We have rounded up the best holidays with teenagers to give you all a great time away. Travelling with a teenager needs a little more thought than a standard family holiday. We have found the best holidays for teenagers from teenage holidays with parents UK wise to teenage family adventure holidays you’ll all love. We hope you enjoy our roundup of all the best family holidays with teenagers and find your perfect trip.
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Teenage holidays with parents UK
Auchrannie Resort, Isle of Arran, Scotland
The Isle of Arran is perfect for families who love getting out and enjoying the great outdoors. It’s one of the great places to go with teenagers as there’s everything from kayaking to horse riding. Nobody will have time to get bored here. Fly in to Glasgow Airport and either hire a car or take the train the 40 minutes to Ardrossan for the ferry crossing over to the Isle of Arran. Here stay at the Auchrannie Resort which has two heated, indoor pools and a whole area especially for teenagers with drinks and snacks for them to enjoy. One of the great adventure holidays with teenagers in the UK.
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Spain – Magic Tropical Splash, Benidorm
Holidays for teenagers that all the family will love will be more than satisfied at Benidorm’s all-inclusive Magic Tropical Splash. This is a great hotel with gorgeous pools including a whole splash park that younger teens might still enjoy. Indoors they have a whole game zone that teenagers will love which includes consoles and arcade games. This is one of the best hotels for teenagers in Benidorm and ideal for family holidays of different ages.
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Spain – Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
When you’re looking for best teenage holiday destinations Tenerife is going to come high up the list. There’s plenty to do here from loads of activities on the beaches like having a go at kite surfing or going out in sand buggies to mountain biking across the rugged terrain. Teens won’t fail to be impressed with the very cool Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife that has wonderful swimming pools and grounds. There’s a kids club, Teen Spirit especially for tweens and teens which goes up to 18 year olds. Here they can play video games, learn music mixing techniques and so much more. This is sure to be one of the best family holidays with teenagers.
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Turkey – The Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel
What teenager wouldn’t love the opportunity to stay in a theme park and water park in one? The Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel is absolutely perfect for all ages but teenagers will think it’s fabulous. Guests have unlimited access to the theme park but there’s plenty in this five star hotel to keep you there relaxing too. Rooms will impress the teens with 3D TVs and playstations and funky cartoon art to decorate them. Dine in the hotel’s restaurant where sharks glide past. This is one holiday the teenagers will beg to go with you on again.
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Crete – Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort
If you’re looking for activity holidays with teenagers then Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort could be just what you’re looking for. This contemporary resort is in a lovely location, right on a Blue Flag beach and a really tranquil spot. There’s a huge amount to do here though from heated indoor and outdoor pools through to a huge sports centre. There’s a gym, beach sport activities, pilates and dance classes. The resort even offers Greek cooking lessons for beginners. This is one of the really fab teenage holiday destinations.
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Croatia – Valamar Parentino Hotel, Pula
Recently refurbished the Valamar Parentino Hotel in Pula is great for families. Recently refurbished the hotel is close to some great beaches and has a brilliant pool complete with water slides and a splash park. There’s tennis, cooking classes and mini golf amongst the many activities available. If you’re looking for holiday ideas with teenagers this is a great choice. There’s plenty to do onsite but it’s also close to one of Istria’s nicest tourist towns too if you’d like to get out and explore.
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Lanzarote – Aequora Lanzarote Suites, Playa De Los Pocillos
Lanzarote is a great location for holidays with teenagers – there are plenty of fun, active sports and adventures to be had on the island. On the east coast the Aequora Lanzarote Suites is perfect for families looking for an all inclusive break. There are four outdoor swimming pools and the resort puts on lots of activities from dance classes to tennis and yoga. There’s also a great kids club which caters for those up to age 15. Lanzarote is a wonderful location for holidays for teenagers.
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Spain – Menorca – Grupotel Mar de Menorca
If you’re planning a holiday with teens Menorca is a good shout. There’s plenty to do on the island but it’s also small enough to give them some freedom to enjoy it too. Grupotel Mar de Menorca is a great choice for a teenage friendly hotel. It’s in a quiet location but an easy walk out to the more lively resort. The pool here is fantastic and has it’s own teen zone. There are plenty of sports to enjoy from tennis to yoga and the kids club goes up to 14 year olds. This is a great all inclusive resort which teenagers will love.
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Spain, Marbella – Marbella Playa
Teenagers will love the Marbella Playa which is set right on the beach and with some beautiful swimming pools. The kids club here goes up to age 17 and there’s a whole range of sporting activities on offer too from mini-golf, petanque, table tennis to tennis. Set out like a traditional Andalusian village this is a resort that’s easy to wander around and perfect for kids of all ages.
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The best long haul holidays with teenagers
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara
Qatar is a fantastic country for a holiday with teenagers. This Middle Eastern country is somewhere very different to visit and full of fun. Just 20 minutes outside of Doha is the extensive Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. Packed full of activities including golf and tennis the hotel also has its own 800 metre private beach and all ages will love the amazing lagoon style pool. There’s a club for teenagers with fun games, adventure activities and a chance to make friends of the same age.
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