Keeping teens happy during a family vacation is key to ensuring everyone else has a good time while traveling. When seeking out the ideal summer getaway, consider some of the following ways to entertain those sulking kids, 15 to 19. The locations are family-friendly with plenty for young ones and mom and dad to enjoy, but feature extra-special teen programs that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Written by Lissa Poirot
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Flying Trapeze and Circus Activities
And even if your sulky teen has long outgrown the circus, he or she will still love the chance to fly through the air with the greatest of ease, flipping and bouncing, as they enjoy the Club Med Sandpiper's Flying Trapeze and Circus School in Florida. Kids will learn on the ground before they hop on the trampolines and learn to "leap," "lay out" and "return" during aerial acrobatic sessions, included with the stay. Another plus for staying at Club Med? The spa features teen services to pamper your princesses.
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DJ'ing
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Camping (Without the Folks)
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Swimming with Dolphins
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Mountaineering Adventures
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Clubbin' on the Sea
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Surf Lessons
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SCUBA Diving
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