Traveling with teenagers can be a blast, or it can be a challenging experience – the key is to ensure that everyone in the family will be able to enjoy the trip regardless of age. An all inclusive resort can make a big difference as many offer a wide range of things to do for all ages, and together as a family too. By booking any one of these options, there’s a great chance that everyone will have a fun and memorable experience.
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort - Gros Islet, St. Lucia
Located in spectacular St. Lucia, teens are sure to love staying at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, with opportunities for spending time on the beach and in the dazzling turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Complimentary access to non-motorized watersports like paddleboarding, snorkeling, pedal boating, windsurfing, and kayaking are all included. Plus there’s a teen club with fun activities and events like coconut bowling, dance lessons, pizza parties, karaoke parties, and bonfires. There are also multiple pools, a spa, a gym, and five restaurants. Accommodation is in spacious villas, which means everyone can enjoy plenty of space along with jaw-dropping views from the property’s mountainside location.
Red Horse Mountain Ranch - Harrison, Idaho
If you’re thinking about an all-inclusive dude ranch vacation, Red Horse Mountain Ranch is sure to please all, including teens. Not only will you be immersed in breathtaking mountain scenery, but the activity options are numerous. Highlights include horseback riding lessons for everyone from the beginner to the advanced, zipline rides, swimming, kayaking, biking, a challenge course, fly fishing lessons, and more. There’s a climbing wall and yoga sessions can be enjoyed too. It’s a great way for any family to re-connect while enjoying comfortable, classic, log-style accommodation and delicious meals.
Tyler Place Family Resort - Highgate Springs, Vermont
Set across 165 acres along the shores of Lake Champlain, families with children from infants to teens will love it at Tyler Place Family Resort. Many water activities can be enjoyed, with paddleboats, rowboats, Hobie cats, canoes, kayaks, and even lake trampolines all provided at no additional cost. Water skiing, banana boating, and bumper tubing are all possible for an extra fee. Every member of the family gets a cruising bike for exploring the grounds and you’ll find a large pool area with indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, inner tubes, and other water toys. Adult-only activities and classes are available too, and when it comes to dining, expect mouthwatering farm-to-table meals.
Club Med Cancun - Cancun, Mexico
The Club Med brand is known for making teenagers a priority when it comes to entertainment and Club Med Cancun is one of the best in Cancun. It’s a favorite with adults and kids of all ages. The Club Med Passworld is a program available for those 11 through 17, offering a variety of sporting and creative activities, from hip-hop dance classes and theater to arts and crafts, excursions like hiking, a trapeze, wall climbing, bungee jumping, sailing, and more. There’s a gorgeous outdoor pool and three restaurants, while rooms all come with flat-screen TVs and mini fridges. Some have balconies with sea views.
Sandpiper Bay Resort - Port St. Lucie, Florida
If you’re looking for an all-inclusive beach escape right in the U.S., Sandpiper Bay Resort offers one of the few options you’ll find in Florida and it’s great for families who want to be active. It sits on a magnificent stretch of sands and hosts beautiful pools as well as special programs for kids and teens. Popular activities like sailing, paddleboarding, and golfing are offered too. There is a wide range of dining and drinking options, including everything from a buffet-style eatery to a riverside grill, while accommodation includes deluxe rooms with multiple bedrooms and separate living rooms.
Beaches Negril - Negril, Jamaica
One of the most popular all-inclusive resorts for family vacations, Beaches Negril sits on Seven Mile Beach and includes three pools plus a water park with a lazy river. Teens get their own teen-only game room and there is a supervised kids’ camp for all ages. A wealth of activities and entertainment are available, from free watersports and scuba diving with certification on-site to live bands and talent shows. Enjoy nine specialty restaurants that serve everything from Caribbean cuisine to sushi, 13 bars, a spa, sauna, and a fitness center. All rooms have minibars and iPod docks and by upgrading you can get a furnished terrace with ocean views and butler service.
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Cancun, Mexico
Boasting a private white sand beach that edges shallow turquoise water with free non-motorized watersports included, Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa offers lots for all ages, complete with clubs for the kids. Teens will love the Core Zone which offers daily activities, sports, and games, while the younger ones enjoy activities based on exploration, science, and nature. There are weekly bonfires, disco mixers, and all sorts of nightly entertainment. You won’t be disappointed with the meal options either, with nine restaurants offering everything from Mexican and Asian to French and Italian. All rooms are spacious and have at least a partial sea view along with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and minibars filled with free water, soda, juice, and beer.
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos - San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
The Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos is a sprawling all inclusive resort in San Jose del Cabo that’s among the brand’s best when it comes to family vacations. It boasts a beautiful, long, white sandy beach ideal for strolls and winter whale watching, plus there’s a massive free-form pool that leads to a beachfront infinity pool with hot tubs. Another pool for the kids includes water slides and the adults can enjoy a separate adult-only pool with a swim-up bar. There are clubs for the kids and teens along with many different activities for all ages, like dance lessons and Spanish instruction. A spa and a wide range of dining options, including traditional beach grills, a taco truck, sushi bar, Spanish tapas, and French fine dining, can all be enjoyed too.
Triangle C Dude Ranch - Dubois, Wyoming
Located in the Wind River Valley of Wyoming about an hour from Jackson Hole, Triangle C Dude Ranch is the perfect place to bring the family when you want to introduce them to the wild west while embracing the beautiful outdoors. Those aged 13 through 19 enjoy a special program that includes horseback riding, hiking, rafting trips, mountain biking, rodeos, and campfires. The two through 12 crowd can look forward to pony rides and other outdoor activities, crafts, campfires, and a junior wrangler program. Delicious home-cooked meals and accommodation in an authentic cabin or ranch house with plenty of space for large families are included too.
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences offers The Breeze Club, providing nonstop entertainment day and night just for teens ages 13 through 17. It’s spread over 1,500 square feet and provides direct access to the beach, a bar for soda and snacks, a fire pit area, a gaming area, dance area with a DJ, and projected movie screens. Both parents and kids can indulge in treatments at the Vassa Spa, while accommodation is in one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, ensuring plenty of space for all.
Mohonk Mountain House - New Paltz, New York
Mohonk Mountain House offers a family-friendly, all-inclusive retreat in the Hudson Valley. It looks like a majestic castle and is surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest and wildlife, yet it’s only 90 minutes from New York City. Teens and their families can enjoy reconnecting in the great outdoors together and on their own with a teen program that includes hiking, tennis clinics, and even tomahawk throwing. There’s also a lounge just for the teens with a Wii, Playstation, games, and movies. Multiple dining options are available with something to please just about everyone, while accommodation is in rooms, suites, and cottages – some have fireplaces and balconies.
Carmel Valley Ranch - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Set on a sprawling 500-acre property along the breathtaking Big Sur Coast, Carmel Valley Ranch is a luxe, summer camp-inspired resort with its own vineyard and impressive accommodation that includes treetop and outdoor suites. There are multiple pools, an infinity hot tub, a lavish spa, and a wide range of activities. The entire family can enjoy a 9-hole, par-23, disc-golf course, hiking, scavenger hunts, archery, tennis, and more.
Hawks Cay Resort - Duck Key, Florida
The Hawks Cay Resort is a classic family vacation resort in the Florida Keys and a favorite among active families, including teens. It has five swimming pools, a saltwater lagoon, a mini-golf course, and a marina right on-site where you can choose to snorkel, dive, or fish. Keep an eye out for dolphins as the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin frequents its shoreline too. When you want plenty of space and luxurious perks, you’ll want to book one of the multi-bedroom villas.
Atlantis Paradise Island - Nassau, Bahamas
Atlantis Paradise Island is renowned for its family-friendly fun in the Caribbean, with lots of thrills for the teens, including a huge water park with high-speed slides. There are 11 different pools, activities like “snuba,” as easy as snorkeling, plus it sits on a breathtaking beach. They’ll even have their own nightclub for dancing and there’s an underwater-themed video arcade too. Dining is wide-ranging and includes items like burgers and BBQ, sure to satisfy even those picky eaters.
