City break with teens

[BrokenMantra]

Any recommendations for next Easter?

We have enjoyed Rome, Grenada and Venice.

Am wondering about Valletta or Dubrovnik? Ideally would love not to fly but also like sunshine!

Berlin. You can get there by train (it's a long day, but doable if you live within an hour of London). Or get the new sleeper service.

The Hague. Ferry across (pay a bit more and get a cabin for an overnight crossing) to the Hook of Holland.

Amsterdam as you can get there by train and the tulip festival will be on then https://tulipfestivalamsterdam.com/tulip-festival/
There’s loads to do for teens.

Our two teenage DSs loved Berlin! The history, the museums, the parks …

Amsterdam - 100%. Use ferry. Sooo much to do!

Barcelona. Loads to see, great transport, fantastic food and people. Plus a beach. We had a fab weekend there with DD.

Dubrovnik is beautiful but weather not guaranteed at Easter. Much quieter though and we got a good deal on an Airbnb in the old town with a lovely terrace and stunning views out over the old town. Definitely more interesting IMO than Valletta.

Have also enjoyed
Seville - my fave
Malaga
Copenhagen

Budapest

Mine has enjoyed Madrid, Lisbon, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Verona, Brussels, Innsbruck, Salamanca and Toledo over the last few years.

How long are you wanting to go for?

Valletta is a lovely city but it’s not full of sights / things to do. It’s very pretty and the food is nice. Day trips are possible elsewhere in Malta.

Dubrovnik has a good mix of beach and sightseeing. But late March / Early April the weather won’t be guaranteed as @itsmyp4rty says. I’ve been in April and it’s been pretty rainy and cold.

If warmth is important, southern Spain is a good shout. They also really do Easter in a big way which can be quite the spectacle! But can push up prices if you’re wanting to go over Easter itself. Seville or Malaga would be good options.

On the warm theme, Marrakech is lovely temperature at that time of year.

Another vote for Berlin!

We have loved Budapest, Berlin and Krakow with tweens/teens.

Went to Budapest this summer with my teens. Lots to see and they liked the spas. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely ideas thanks - may need a list!

Paris

Amsterdam
Barcelona
Seville
Marrakech

Been to most places listed and loved them all but Easter is often unfortunately nippier than you think. So I'd probably go for Bruges, Berlin or Amsterdam.

Marrakech is a wonderful vibrant place but do make sure if you are going into the Souks in the medina that you have a local guide with you. They can be very uncomfortable and overwhelming IME if you are clearly not a local or if you have teenage girls. YSL’s house and gardens is an amazing place to visit though.

Would also recommend Budapest, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, Paris and Athens as places mine have enjoyed. Cape Town,NYC and Miami if you are considering further afield!

i’d also add that Easter in Barcelona is quite spectacular with the religious parades.

Another vote for Amsterdam, DS (18) really enjoyed our long weekend there.
He's also enjoyed Berlin and Barcelona in recent years but he wasn't so keen on Stockholm or Copenhagen.

Should have also added, Boston was his absolute favorite city overall if you're up for a longer flight!

Barcelona, or Nice (doable by train)

New York!!!
Or Barcelona if Europe.

Just seen you’re keen not to fly. Paris?

I’d say Amsterdam too. So much to do there at that age.

But book your Anne Frank House tickets at least 6 weeks in advance!