Are you a parent of teens who is planning to take a family vacation this summer? If so, you know all too well that teens are hard to please. From their tastes in music to their vacation preferences, teens make it more complicated for parents to decide where to go during summer break. You and your spouse might enjoy museum hopping and sipping tea in your hotel room, but your teen will roll his/her eyes if you even mention it. Here are 5 great summer destinations that are teen tested, teen approved.
1. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana resorts, such as Club Med and Dreams, boast teen centers and organize activities specifically for teens. Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa has a teen center for teens from 13 to 17 years old that features high-tech games, snack machines, audiovisual systems, and sporting equipment. Club Med Punta Cana is home to a teens-only skateboard ramp that has a lounge underneath where teens can hang out and get to know other people their age.
2. Multi-Destination Cruise

Cruises give parents a chance to spend quality time together while teens socialize and have a blast. From shore excursions limited to teens to youth spa programs and teens-only discos, there is an array of amenities catering specifically to the teens on board many cruise ships. Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Disney Cruise Line all offer teen programs, so choose a ship based on your teen’s hobbies and preferences.
3. Cape Cod, Massachusetts

From spotting seals and whales from the shore on the east side of Cape Cod to hanging out on the beach at night beside a bon fire with other teens, your teenage children are sure to stay entertained in Cape Cod. Cape Cod’s beaches and dunes are popular with nature-loving teens, and resorts in the region offer a number of outdoor activities that active teens will enjoy. Cape Codder Resort & Spa is known for its indoor water complex, while the Ocean Edge Resort & Club offers bike tours, movies by the pool, and ultimate Frisbee games, among other teen-friendly activities.
4. Orlando, Florida

Orlando’s world famous theme parks, such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, feature suspenseful rides and entertaining attractions that are popular with teens. Other teen-friendly activities in Orlando include exploring the shops and entertainment on Disney’s Boardwalk and visiting expansive malls, such as the Mall at Millenia and Pointe Orlando, to partake in the #1 pastime amongst teens: shopping.
5. Washington D.C.

Even the pickiest of teens will look at the White House in awe, but your teen will probably get bored if your entire D.C. vacation is spent visiting government buildings and monuments. D.C. is a hot spot for family vacations with teens because it offers entertainment for family members of all ages. Teens particularly enjoy exploring D.C.’s hip neighborhoods, such as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Penn Quarter.
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