It would be preferable not to take them on holiday at all, but it is so hard to leave them behind! To avoid sagging, glued to your phone and sighing teenagers, find accommodation that offers plenty of fun for adolescents. We have already picked out a few nice addresses in Europe for you.
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay on Ibiza, Spain
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is one of the best and most luxurious resorts in the Mediterranean, but that doesn’t mean you have to tiptoe around it. On the contrary! Under Beyond Ibiza Bay Experiences, the hotel organises a variety of fun activities that are also suitable for teenagers. For example, you can hire an e-foil, an electrically powered surfboard that lets you fly over the water. Those who prefer to take it easy, for example with a budding holiday romance, can grab one of the hotel’s paddle boards or kayaks. There are also several sunrise tours organised for romantics. Fashionistas head into Ibiza Town with personal shopper Liz Mendez. Liz is a creative director, stylist, designer, festival producer and vintage accessory buyer, and will take you to the coolest shops and secret addresses in the heart of Dalt Vila. Then book a photo shoot with Liz for those indispensable Instagram pics. Real dare devils go on a 4X4 and rock diving excursion at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, where you combine an off-road 4X4 island tour with rock diving. Will your teenagers dare to jump off the jagged cliffs into the blue Mediterranean sea?
Book at www.nobuhotelibizabay.com.
Selene on Kea, Greece
Selene is one of The Thinking Traveller’s stunning luxury villas. This charismatic accommodation on the Greek island of Kea blends effortlessly into its surroundings through the colours used, the interior and exterior, and the overall atmosphere. The view of the Mediterranean Sea is breathtaking. The view of the infinity pool, hot tub and sauna also. This villa has a main building and two annexes containing two suites, perfect for your teenagers! The first suite consists of a spacious living room with lovely lounge beds, a bedroom with sea view and an en-suite bathroom. The second suite, which is a few steps down from the first, is a complete flat with living room, kitchen, bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a private garden. Selene also has a gym and a tennis/basketball court. The Thinking Traveller not only rents out luxury villas, but you can also book various organised activities such as mountain bike tours, cooking classes with local chefs or boat trips along one of the many beautiful Mediterranean coasts. Sounds good?
Book Selene, or one of the other villas, at www.thethinkingtraveller.com.
Borgo Egnazia in Apulia, Italy
This beautiful hotel in Apulia has a lot of attention for teenagers, there is even a real club: the Tarantari Teen Club. Here young people of different nationalities meet to create an unforgettable holiday and make lifelong friends. They dive into the sea together, learn to cook or dance together or play football or surf together. At Borgo Egnazia, various water activities are organised by the sports centre Cala Masciola, such as wake-surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling and supping. The beautiful coast with its hidden caves invites you to take a kayak trip on the clear Adriatic Sea. The hotel also has several swimming pools and an 18-hole golf course. San Domenico Golf was designed by European Golf Design from London and is one of the best golf clubs in Italy. Ideal for a day of bonding with the adolescents.
For more information visit www.borgoegnazia.com.
Casa Jarilo in Istria, Croatia
Casa Jarilo is a lovely accommodation in the south of Istria, close to the most beautiful beaches and villages of the region. This modern villa was built in 2018 on a 10,000 m2 plot of land, so there is enough space for teenagers to enjoy finding their own place. Casa Jarilo exudes luxury and style and features five spacious bedrooms with beautiful en-suite bathrooms, a sauna, gym, games room and pool table. Your children won’t have to be bored for a moment, or sigh how boring it is. If they are not in the sauna or playing billiards, they are probably in the swimming pool (heated, so this villa is also a great destination in spring or autumn!), playing football, tennis, basketball or volleyball on the sports field or playing a game of mini golf on the private mini golf course. And the parents? They can relax with a glass of wine on the sun deck.
Book the villa by going to www.oliverstravels.com/croatia/istria/casa-jarilo.
Club Jandía Princess on Fuerteventura, Spain
This sunny all-inclusive resort on the southern part of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, consists of two parts: one for adults only (18+) and one where everybody is welcome. Located on Esquinzo Beach, the hotel is a wonderful haven for parents and teenagers alike. There is an 18+ wellness centre for those who want a massage or facial without the children around. The kids can enjoy themselves in one of the four pools or with the free wifi. There is also plenty of choice of where to eat and drink, as there are different restaurants and bars in the resort. More adventure can be found in the various excursions offered by Club Jandía Princess. For example, you can spend a day together discovering the neighbouring island of Lanzarote.
More information can be found at www.princess-hotels.com/en/fuerteventura/club-jandia-princess.
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