Best summer sun family holidays for teens

The sky's the limit when it comes to catching some rays with teens, and with them more self-reliant than in the past, you can choose to be as adventurous or as lazy as you wish. We've looked at the top summer sun family holidays for all tastes.

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1) Tamassa
If you are looking for a relaxing family beach holiday, Tamassa on the south coast of the island of Mauritius is a popular choice With a friendly and professional service, staff are always happy to make your stay is as enjoyable as possible. More about Tamassa
2) The Retreat
A family holiday at The Retreat in Sivota, Greece can be as active or relaxed as you please The staff are full of energy including those in the children’s club so you can be sure the kids have a good time at The Retreat while you have the choice to get involved in some of the activities on offer. More about The Retreat
3) The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
As the name suggests, the Hotel & Extreme Academy in trendy Watergate Bay in western Cornwall is a great place to bring older kids and teens, who can take advantage of the excellent surfing tuition But there’s plenty to do on family holidays and breaks with younger kids, whether indoors or out on the magnificent beach. More about The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
4) Sea Garden
Watersports including an excellent dive centre are the big draws of the all-inclusive Sea Garden Resort on the Aegean Coast of Turkey when it comes to family holidays, although there are plenty of other in-resort activities The location (about a 30-minute drive from Bodrum) is quiet and relaxing, although the resort itself is quite hilly, with steep steps and paths that might be a challenge for little legs or buggy-pushers. More about Sea Garden
5) Almond Beach Village
On the west coast of the Caribbean island of Barbados lies this child friendly, all-inclusive resort, Almond Beach Village Friendly staff and a kids’ club makes Almond Beach Village a popular choice for a family holiday. More about Almond Beach Village