Top Ideas for Family Holidays with Teenagers

holidays with teenagers

If you’re wondering where to holiday with teenagers, then the first thing to consider is your teens age. There is a huge difference in what your child used to like when he was seven, from the kind of vacation he’s likely to have more fun with now that he’s seventeen. If this is your first time to plan for family holidays with teenagers then here are several suggestions definitely worth considering.

Cruising with Teenagers

Generally speaking, cruises are perfect for holidays with kids of all ages. Cruises typically have a good number of every age group, which means parents can socialise with parents, teenagers with teenagers, and so forth. They tend to have activities lined up which are perfect for the entire family to enjoy, but they also take care to have programs and specific establishments designed to suit a particular age group.

Holidays with Teenagers at the Beach

The beach is always a popular spot for teenagers. If you choose a beachside resort as the destination for your next family vacation, then your teenagers would definitely be excited to be a part of it. Keep in mind, however, that your teenage kids would also probably appreciate having a few hours to their selves and get to happily socialise with other kids their age.

There’s a lot of drinking and partying that takes place in beachside establishments, but this shouldn’t be a problem as long as your kids understand the rules, laws and consequences.

Cosmopolitan Cities for Family trips

Although rural towns can have the most beautiful landscapes, their attraction does not yet appeal to teenagers. What would probably be more suitable for family holidays with teenagers are weekend getaways in a cosmopolitan city. It doesn’t really matter if you’re just going to another state or abroad. What matters is that your destination of choice has all the urban and contemporary attractions that teenage kids would enjoy.

5 Cosmopolitan Cities to Consider 

  • New York, USA
  • Paris, France
  • London, UK
  • Rome, Italy
  • Melbourne, Australia

Exotic Locales for Teenage Holidays

Even the nicest teens may sometimes be unable to resist bragging about the places they’ve been with their family. Certainly, being able to visit an exciting locale like Phuket, Hong Kong, Cape Town, or Costa Rica is a reason enough to be a part of the family’s next trip.

Teenage kids are always on the lookout for adventures and what better adventure can there be than discovering an exotic urban jungle or a tropical paradise on the other side of the world?

Skiing Resorts and Chalets for Family Holidays

Whether it’s Aspen or Persisher in Australia, it really does not matter. Ski resorts are still very much considered cool and hip by teenagers. If you love skiing, then you should be glad to know that most teenage kids would be happy to enjoy a family skiing vacation with their parents.

Tip for pleasant Holidays with Teenagers

In the end, just remember that family holidays with teenagers are more likely to be peaceful, pleasant, and absolutely angst-free if you can ensure that you will be staying in a hotel or resort that has an Internet connection. If not, prepare yourself for a possibly lengthy period of grumbles and sulking from your teenage kids. Most of them nowadays can’t bear being unable to stay in touch by going online.


About the author

James is the founder of Little Nomads a travel site which focuses on all things about traveling with kids. He lives on the Northern Beaches of Sydney with his wife and two energetic kids which keep him on his toes. Weekends, you can find him on or in the water around Pittwater. James also hates writing about himself in the 3rd person! Follow James on twitter @littlenomads or Google Plus +James Hayward

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