What's In It For Me - Family Vacations with Teens

Fishing in Southern West VirginiaOur “What’s In It For Me” (WIIFM) Travel Phase provides family vacation suggestions for travel with children ages 12 to 18.  Theme parks offer excitement while all-inclusive resort vacations can be stress free. Destination vacation rentals provide needed space. Escorted tours and adventures provide freedom from potential friction making family time more fun. Back to TravelPhases. (Image Southern West Virginia)

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Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens - Hiking, Horses, and Reptiles.

In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, horseback riding and zipling for starters. [Read More]

South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, A Family Vacation Rockin’ Out Teen-Style.

Until two weeks ago I did not have an opinion about Myrtle Beach. My friends kept saying you’re "gonna" love it. I kept thinking “What if I am stuck with my family the whole time?” When we arrived I saw a lot of teens and that assured me that I would not have to be with my family the whole trip. [Read More]

Spain: Barcelona, Best Shopping Spots for Pure Pleasure.

If shopping is one of your vacation passions Barcelona is the city with endless possibilities. From art galleries and designer’s boutiques to popular chain stores and the impressive El Corte Inglés, the city offers plenty of experiences. [Read More]

BVI: Tortola, Long Bay Resort & Villas, Family Vacation Fun.

Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas offers off-the-beaten-path tropical elegance. The atmosphere is serene, green and family friendly. There are activities for the whole family and opportunities to educate children about the environment. [Read More]

Washington DC: International Spy Museum Presents Spy in the City - A Interactive Game Ideal for Families on Vacation.

This summer, visitors to the nation's capital can now engage in an entertaining game of Spy vs. Spy. The International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. has launched Spy in the City, the first-of-its-kind GPS-enabled multimedia interactive game that enables participants to see the nation’s capital through the eyes of a spy. [Read More]

Georgia: Atlanta, Family Vacation Ideas – CNN, Marionettes and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Teens.

Atlanta is a great city for traveling with teens, offering a mix of history, exploration and pure fun sure to guarantee everyone has a great time. Shop the Underground, go face to face with a kangaroo and make your own watermark – this is the fun stuff! [Read More]

Florida: Tampa, Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Thrills and Family Fun.

For their 13th season Howl-O-Scream will present haunted houses, scare zones and terrifying live shows. [Read More]

California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens – Summer Lake Kayaking, Mountain Hikes, and Cool Shakespeare.

From hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices are endless. Try horseback riding or go fly fishing; arrange a boat tour or ascend in a hot-air balloon; escape by jeep or relax at a spa, summer in the mountains at the lake is the best. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Family Vacation Ideas for Teens - Skydiving, Shopping, and Zorbing.

Few places offer a range of activities for all ages, especially teens notorious for thrill-seeking but Pigeon Forge, with the newest thrill craze zorbing and as always the amazing rides at Dollywood, meets the teen vacation challenge. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers' Notch, Smuggs Resort Teen Connections - Music, Via Ferrata, and Mountain Boarding.

Teen guests call it “The Notch” and know that “It’s good.” For parents vacationing with teens, it means a bored-no-more zone with stuff to do and best of all other teens. [Read More]

Tours: Thomson Family Adventures, Offering Family Trips - Fun, Easy, and Amazing.

Imagine taking a family adventure vacation created by families for families, one that makes it easy to get away, have fun, create memories. [Read More]

Hawaii: Maui, Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Offers a Spa Experience for the Whole Family.

Indulge your keiki (children) with a Wave Massage, Chocolate-Coconut Scrub or Honey Sugar Manicure. Spa Grande at Grand Wailea, named one of the “Top 10 Spas the United States” by Conde Nast Traveler, offers complete spa menus for children six to 12 and teens 13 and older. [Read More]

Hawaii: Kaua‘i, Poipu The Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa - Family Spa Time Fun and Easy.

It is no secret we are always on the lookout for resorts with family friendly spa options. While I cannot speak for all moms who are over scheduled, stressed, and often exhausted, for some of us the spa benefits make the family vacation choice a no brainer. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach Family Vacation Ideas – Things To Do With Teens.

Five reasons a Virginia Beach family vacation works for teens not including sun, beach and the obvious fact that there are other teens on the beach. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Getaway.

From premium shopping centers, designer outlet malls and hundreds of antique and specialty shops, to thrilling adventures and relaxing spas, Warren County is the perfect destination for mothers and daughters looking to reconnect by spending some quality time together. [Read More]

Idaho: Lewiston, ROW Adventures - A Teenager’s View of Salmon River Family Magic.

This summer, my parents told me that we were going to go on the “Salmon River Family Magic” rafting trip with ROW Adventures. To say the least, I was not very excited about the idea. [Read More]

Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Family Vacations with Teens.

The beaches, waterways and parks frame a rich menu of activities and make it easy to unwind and escape from the stresses of everyday life. The area beaches are awesome. In addition to fun-in-the-sun, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers families with teens great stuff beyond-the-beach. [Read More]

Florida: Daytona Beach, Family Vacations with Teens – Surfing, Parasailing, and High Speed Action.

I know of five good reasons to vacation in Daytona Beach with teens: awesome beach action, waves for surfing, thrilling rides, cosmic bowling, and the Daytona 500 Experience. [Read More]

Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw, Family Bonding - Hot Water and Spa Time.

Traveling with a teen, one-on-one, can be both rewarding and challenging. Add a spa stay and the outcome is anyone’s guess. Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is a retreat that works for all generations. [Read More]

Idaho: Boise, Share a Family Adventure - Get on the Salmon River and Go.

Do the cool, rugged (not for sissies) Main Salmon with your favorite kid and share the thrills in an oar-rigged raft, paddle raft, or inflatable whitewater kayaks. Paddle like crazy and share the glide; this is the fun stuff better than TV. [Read More]


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