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Holidays (when you have Teenagers)
Holidays with teenagers can be tricky to say the least. But if it's sports, activities, blue waters and sunny beaches your after then Mark Warner might be just the ticket.
Mark Warner has specialised in beach holidays with activities included for over 52 years so we know a thing or two about keeping everyone in the family, including teenagers, happy while on holiday. With the sheer amount of sports and activities on offer coupled with age appropriate kids clubs included in the holiday price (meaning they can hang out with other teens if they want to), this could be the family holiday you didn't know you needed.
This article is all about what to do with teenagers in the summer holidays and our 5 tips for having the best holiday with teenagers.
What to do with teenagers in the summer holidays
Keeping kids of any age entertained during the long summer holidays is no easy feat, but not impossible. Why not encourage the discovery of new passions by going on an adventure holiday with your teenagers? Mark Warner has a variety of activity holidays in Greece and Turkey for you to choose from so you can keep your teenagers entertained during the summer holidays.
Where to go on holiday with teenagers
Discover the perfect holiday destination to visit with teenagers by booking your next summer holiday with Mark Warner. We have several handpicked Mediterranean beachfront resorts in Greece and Turkey which you will want to return to year after year.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an action-packed, excitement-filled trip, our Phokaia Beach Resort is perfectly located on a beautiful sandy beach lapped by the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, check out our beach resorts in Lesvos, Lemnos and Paleros to experience everything Greece has to offer.
5 tips for the best family holiday with teenagers
Now you know what to do with teenagers in the summer holidays and where to take them, you’re probably wondering how to make the most of your time with your kids. Read on for our 5 tips for the best family holiday with teenagers.
1. Provide opportunities for different activities
No one likes to be bored while they are on holiday, so having the opportunity to try out different activities or sports is a great way to keep that boredom at bay. Mark Warner’s summer beach resorts have a vast array of things to do either independently or with tuition, including tennis, mountain biking, watersports and fitness. If your kids are more into team sports they also have many options to choose from including beach volleyball and football.
All of our resorts are in easy reach of historical sites and places to sample the local way of life, at markets, in cafes, and among the beautiful streets and alleys of classic Turkish and Greek villages, or a boat around the beautiful islands. A day trip will fill your Instagram (and their TikTok) with pictures (and videos) you’ll want to share – with a story to go along with every image.
Thoughts from a teenager:
What can I do? Do I have to be stuck to my parents as they drag me to see some landmarks, while I melt in the sun. Can’t I just hang out with someone born this century at a beach or pool or join some fun activities? If I choose to do nothing all day, why would that be a problem? But sometimes doing nothing isn’t enough, and I’ve got some energy that needs burning off. So what’s on offer? If I want to spend the whole day away from my parents and wear myself out, how do I do that? Coasting along the coast in a boat or playing water polo in the pool? And I don’t just want the same old boring things all the time.
At Mark Warner:
Each of our resorts in Greece and Turkey offer a wide range of activities for teens to dive into. They can have fun while keeping active day after day with their new friends; from kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, tennis, team sports like beach volleyball and much more.
2. Respecting teenager's space
We were all teenagers once so we know how important it is to have our personal space respected. At all of our resorts, we have several room options to suit all family needs, including interconnecting rooms to give your kids and teenagers the extra bit of privacy they deserve.
Thoughts from a teenager:
When on holiday, all I want is simple: sleep. So, whenever the breakfast is at 8.00am, and I got to sleep at 11:30pm because of brothers and sisters, and then there’s sometimes jet lag, I just can’t get up that early. That’s why the most important thing on a holiday for me is sleep.
At Mark Warner:
A tasty continental breakfast is served from 7.30am to 8am for those early birds, a full cooked buffet style breakfast is served from 8.00am to 10.00am, and for those looking for a lie in, a continental breakfast is available from 10.00am to 10.30am. The Indy club also has a social breakfast table in the restaurant restaurant. So teens can all sit together away from parents, an added motivation to get up and get going. Even the sleepiest teen is likely to love grabbing a bite to eat before joining the morning activities.
3. Don’t force interactions - give them independance
Not all kids are the same, this is especially true for teenagers. Some may like to make new friends and try new experiences while others may prefer to relax on their own. Whatever your teenager prefers to do, you will find something for all on a Mark Warner holiday.
Thoughts from a teenager:
When on a holiday, the only people you know are your family, and I know mine well enough already. That’s why I try and make new friends, but you can’t just walk up to someone at random. You need to have something in common, like being the same age, or having some club to go to, or a sport like sailing down at the beach.
At Mark Warner:
Our free Indy Clubs are jam-packed with activities for ages 14–17 but also include precious time for just chilling out and ‘hanging’ together. For example, teenagers can dine together if they wish before heading for evening activities and entertainment. Offering this freedom and the scope for older kids to do as little or as much as they want will ensure everyone has the best holiday experience. We have specially reserved areas for the Indy club teens to unwind from their oh-so-stressful holiday lives! And plenty of wifi too if they just can’t take too much time away from their phones.
4. Enjoy family bonding time
As the saying goes, kids grow up too fast, so make sure you take the time during your holiday to properly bond with your kids. Spend time learning about their interests or trying out a new sport together like sailing, sea-kayaking or padel and pickleball. They’ll very likely genuinely appreciate the chance to be with you away from everyday pressures and situations.
The same goes for eating when away, it can be a chance to catch up on your day and eat as a family. Each of our summer beach resorts has a buffet style breakfast and dinner in the restaurant with a wide-range of menu choices to suit even the most discerning of diners. Our resorts also have a choice of terrace bars so you can refuel on salads, burgers, pizza etc.
5. Make memories together
The most important thing you can do to have the best family holiday with teenagers is to have fun. With Mark Warner, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine while you make memories with your whole family. Don’t delay organising your next family summer holiday with teenagers.
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