Presidential vacations are as much a spectacle for the public as they are a much-needed break from the never-ending job of running the country. This week, President Obama is pausing his re-election campaign to relax at Camp David until Wednesday—before heading back to Washington to celebrate the Fourth of July at the White House. Around this time last year, the president drew scrutiny for spending about 10 days at a retreat in Martha’s Vineyard with his family. Just in time for presidential vacation season, The Daily Beast takes a look at where past presidents have gone to get away from it all.











