Traditionally, summer is a time to vacation and spend time with family.  However, with the slowly rebounding economy and the cost of gas, many families are opting to stay close to home or cut back on that much-needed family retreat. Not to worry, says Mark Murphy, travel expert and frequent guest on NBC's The Today Show. A summer family vacation doesn't have to break the bank.Murphy suggests that families on a budget consider a cruise or an all inclusive resort. "I recommend home port cruising," says Murphy. He's quick to point out that 75 percent of the United States population is within a three-hour drive of a port. "It may be easier to actually drive to one of the eastern seaboard ports, take a cruise and do a pre or post stay at one of those local areas."In terms of the all inclusive resorts, Murphy suggests traveling south of the border."The value in Cancun, Mexico is so unbelievable, especially for family travel," he explains. "You can take a family of four for about $300 a day, get two separate rooms at an all inclusive-hotel, all meals and everything is included. There are so many options and the properties are magnificent."However, if a cruise or trip to Mexico aren't a good fit for your clan, below is a list of family-friendly summer vacation destinations featured on Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear.  Sunday Morning Magazine airs on WKRQ-FM (101.9), WUBE-FM (105.1), WYGY-FM (97.3) and WREW-FM (94.9) Sundays at 7 a.m.  For more information on Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear you can like the show on Facebook.Indianapolis, Indiana www.visitindy.comTravel time: 1 ½- 2 hours by carFun Fact: America's Most Walkable City. Top 25 most visited city according to Forbes Magazine.FYI: Super Bowl 2012 will be held in Indianapolis (February 2012)Must Dos:          The Children's Museum of Indianapolis                        The Indianapolis Zoo                        White River State Park                        The Eiteljorg Museum                        The Downtown Canal                        NCAA Hall of Champions                        Indiana State Museum (IMAX Theater)          Ann Arbor, Michiganwww.visitAnnArbor.orgTravel time: 4 hours by carFun Fact: On your visit look for Fairy Doors at area shops.  Fairy Doors are whimsical entrance ways built especially for children.How to find the best deals: www.michigan.org (deals and discounts section)Must Dos:       Ann Arbor Farmers Market                     Zingerman's Delicatessen                     Michigan Stadium (The Big House)                     Kerrytown Market & Shops   Marco Island, Floridawww.ParadiseCoast.comTravel time: 17-18 hours by carFun Fact:  Named America's Best All-Around Beach by The Travel ChannelHow to find the best deals: Summer is considered value season, so it's the perfect time to visit.Must Dos:         Tigertail Beach Park                       South Marco Beach                       Marco Island Center for the Arts                       Guided tour of the Everglades                       Swimming and water sports  Walt Disney World (Lake Buena Vista, Florida)www.disneyworld.comTravel time: 15 hours by carFun Fact: Walt Disney wanted to be sure that the business of the park would never intrude on the show. So, he had built approximately 1.5 miles of Utilidors-the access tunnels beneath Magic Kingdom theme park.How to find the best deals: Disney has created a new online tool, The Vacation Package Guide that gives potential visitors recommendations on how to customize their vacation including resort, tickets and dining options. Visit www.disneyworld.com/guide. Must Dos:         Toy Story Mania (Disney's Hollywood Studio)                       Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (Disney's Hollywood Studio)                       Playhouse Disney Live (Disney's Hollywood Studio)                       The Festival of the Lion King (Disney's Animal Kingdom)                       Kilimanjaro Safaris (Disney's Animal Kingdom)                       Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)                       Monster, Inc. Laugh Floor (Magic Kingdom)  Nickelodeon Suites Resort (Orlando, Florida)www.nickhotel.comTravel time: 15 hours by carFun Fact: 2008 Trip Advisor's Top 10 Best PoolsHow to find the best deals: Visit www.nickhotel.com  and go to Rates and SpecialsMust Dos:  Character Breakfast with SpongeBob, Dora and Friends                       Two water parks (The Lagoon Pool and Oasis Pool)       New 4-D Films Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure and Happy Feet              Kids Spa (children manicures, pedicures, temporary tattoos and hair wraps)                       SpongeBob's Krabby Patty Celebration                       Slime Time Live!