Ikos

[jeaux90]

I think I am now ruined after looking at this AI place. I'm going to wait until any early bird deals come out.

Question I have is has anyone got advice about which one of the resorts is best for teens? Mine doesn't particularly like watersports but enjoys the teen club vibe and a variety of things like tennis.

We have been to Olivia twice (with tiny kids). It feels small and quiet - I didn’t get the impression there was much going on for teens at all. There are watersports on offer though.

Thanks @imisscashmere I will strike that off the list

I've been to Oceania and Dassia - I'd say Dassia is way bigger and has more going on but it was more couples and then families with young kids. I didn't see many teens there either time we went. That said they are gorgeous resorts, best AI I've ever been to and I've done some really amazing ones in Caribbean, Mexico etc. Food and wine are so good and the service and decor etc are just another level.

I've taken my teens to Andalusia and Aria in the last year. They're very different. Andalusia is much more compact and I thought better food and service, but grim beach.

Aria is very sprawling, quite tricky to navigate from the beach over the rocks into the sea but beautiful clear water. My teens loved taking the pedalo over to the little island and smorkelling.

The teens set up at Ikos is quite low key. Mine enjoyed the free five a side football in the afternoon but they didn't really meet other kids their age. They did however love the food and drink.

The Spanish one is fab. We took DS 18 and he met lovely friends who he still sees. Did watersports, played tennis, went on bike rides. Said it's nicest place he has ever been!