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Looking for TUI holiday suggestions for families with teens!

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geemumsnet · 11/03/2025 10:04

Have you taken a TUI holiday with teenage kids that offered something for everyone?

Whether it was at a TUI hotel, a Marella cruise, or a Crystal Ski Holidays getaway, we’d love to hear about your favourite holiday experience with your teens. Or maybe you’ve planned one for this year? Share your experiences and recommendations in the comments below!

One lucky winner that takes part in the discussion will receive a £100 VEX voucher - T&Cs here.

Here’s what TUI have to say:

"At our TUI BLUE hotels with a Family Fun highlight, we’ve created a dedicated teens area exclusively designed for teenagers aged 12-15 with a range of activities tailored just for them. This includes beach and pool games, various challenges, and a fun evening party once a week. Available from June to September, it's the perfect way for teens to have a bit of independence and make new friends while on holiday. We also have plenty of hotels with on-site waterparks!

Our family-friendly ships are also well versed in keeping kids of all ages entertained with escape rooms, climbing walls, minigolf courses and indoor-and-outdoor cinemas on offer. The Hideout is a designated space for 12 - 17 year olds and adults and kids can also enjoy the Gamer Zone. What’s more, Marella Discovery 2 has recently introduced its first immersive interactive gaming experience, Play Wall, for the whole family to enjoy!"

You have until 15th April to comment and be entered into the prize draw. Good luck!

geemumsnet · 14/03/2025 11:37

Britneyfan · 13/03/2025 18:24

I took my son to Mexico (Riviera Maya region) with Tui one year (can’t recall the exact hotel). It was an excellent holiday with a beautiful hotel with its own ice cream parlour, we did pottery painting there one day etc, and there just so much to do for teens locally - we went swimming in cenotes and with turtles and rays, we went to Xel-Ha (a water park set in a place of natural beauty and using the natural landscape as much as possible), swam with dolphins there, we also went on a pirate ship evening cruise from Cancun and to see a local Mayan settlement where we did kayaking and zip wiring etc, and then had a traditional meal etc. It was amazing.

Wow! This sounds so fun. A great example of family fun for both teens and adults. I'll be looking into Mexico for my next holiday!

geemumsnet · 14/03/2025 11:38

This looks gorgeous @sanpellegrinocinnamonbun thanks for sharing. I've been to Greece and it's a perfect destination for a relaxing, sun-soaked holiday with lots of yummy food!

geemumsnet · 14/03/2025 11:39

turkeyboots · 12/03/2025 13:06

AI is a godsend with picky but endlessly hungry teenagers. Mine love a buffet.

Agree, a buffet definitely goes down well with teens! And with my DH - win win!

geemumsnet · 14/03/2025 11:40

Tillow4ever · 11/03/2025 15:22

We are going on a TUI holiday in just under 5 weeks and are very excited! Our children are 19, 17 and 13... and this is our first ever trip abroad as a family (the last time we went abroad was Jan 2006).

We picked a TUI hotel that has a water park to keep the kids happy, choices of bars and restaurants to keep everyone happy and plenty of activities available for us all!

I just hope we have as good a time as I hope as this will be our only opportunity to get abroad for quite some time.

Hi @Tillow4ever this is so exciting, very happy for you and your family. I hope you have a wonderful time and make wonderful memories! Waterparks are always so much fun, great choice.

geemumsnet · 17/03/2025 10:50

lovemyflipflops · 15/03/2025 13:04

Looking at Khao Lak, Thailand for me and the children for 2026 - something to save for - plus I have an inheritance which I can collect. 4 pools and all inclusive - this would be a once in a lifetime holiday.
We trust Tui to take care of us, and have the best hotels and staff and safety for our children.

You will love Thailand @lovemyflipflops ! It's my favourite destination for so many reasons. The friendliest people, gorgeous food and weather. Enjoy!

geemumsnet · 17/03/2025 13:33

buckleycat1983 · 14/03/2025 17:58

We're heading to Wales later this year.. but if we were travelling further afield with our 12 year old - Aqualand Resort and Waterpark in Corfu looks AMAZING!!! I've always fancied Corfu after watching The Durrells & I think showing my son this might just bring him round to the idea too! :)

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A waterpark always goes down well with the kids, great choice! Corfu looks stunning. Have a lovely time in Wales! @buckleycat1983

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