Where to Travel with Teenagers
No Matter the Age We Are All Kids At Heart: Top Locations to Travel With Teens
Once families have a member who is an adolescent, everything changes – from how much you’re driving, to how much you’re doling out for allowances to how much eye-rolling you see every day. So when it comes time to plan a family vacation that includes a teenager, many parents throw up their hands, thinking that “fun” and “trips with teenagers” are phrases that just don’t go together. Take heart, though, because a vacation with teenagers can actually be – dare we say it – enjoyable and relaxing for the whole family. If you’d like some guidance from the travel pros, take a look at our suggestions on where to travel with teenagers.
Orlando, FL
Even though it’s hard to tell it sometimes, most teenagers – just like most of us – are really little kids at heart, so a trip to Orlando might surprise everyone by putting smiles on their faces. There are choices to please just about everyone, from the nostalgic, tamer rides to adrenaline, heart-pumping screamfests.
See vacation rentals near Orlando, FLMaui, HI
While there will always be plenty of time for “chill-axing” on the beach, Maui also offers lots to do for kids who are perennially bored on a vacation. Consider the action-packed Old Lahaina Luau, a trip belowground to the Hana Lava Tubes, a high-tech underwater submarine ride or a whale-watching expedition.
See vacation rentals near Maui, HITurks & Caicos, Caribbean
Notoriously hard-to-please teens will find it difficult to complain in this idyllic setting, where water is the main source of entertainment. Teens can try amped-up versions of jet-skiing, parasailing or kiteboarding. The athletically inclined can test their skills with the harder-than-it looks stand-up paddleboarding.
See vacation rentals near Turks & Caicos, CaribbeanNew York City, NY
For a teen that is eager to seem as grown-up as possible, a family trip to The Big Apple might be the perfect idea. While parents will enjoy sneaking in a bit of history with the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, teens will adore the grown-up joys of the always gaudy, but newly pedestrian-friendly, Times Square.
See vacation rentals near New York City, NYRome, Italy
From a nonstop supply of pizza, to beach-side fun in Anse de Lazio, there is a lot to make teens happy here.
See vacation rentals near Rome, ItalyPark City, UT
Fresh mountain air and four seasons of activities are the secret to tired – and happy -- teens.
See vacation rentals near Park City, UTSt. Martin, Caribbean
Two cultures and languages on one island (Dutch and French) make geography seem kind of cool.
See vacation rentals near St. Martin, CaribbeanBreckenridge, CO
From snowboarding to mountain biking, there’s something active for teens to here do all year round.
See vacation rentals near Breckenridge, COReykjavik, Iceland
With 22 hours of daylight in the summer, teens will find lots of reasons to stay up late and have fun.
See vacation rentals near Reykjavik, IcelandYosemite, CA
Whether they love hiking, rock climbing or just redwood-gazing, this is a great all-natural teen destination.
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