Faster and smarter in the app... Open app

Top Destinations for Teenagers Travelling Abroad This Year

Teenagers want freedom; they want to see the world with their friends, exploring what is on offer, all without their parents. While this may cause most parents to panic, it should not be a cause for alarm. Instead, it should make you proud! You cannot stop your teenager from travelling.

Rather, you should help them plan their holiday. There are many safe destinations, plus, if your child wishes to make a difference in the world volunteering projects are a good option.

Great holiday destinations for families with teenagers

Where your teenager might want to go depends on their personality. If they are cultural, then heading to Poland or Germany may be of more interest to them than Ibiza. However, if your teen is after an action-packed holiday, then somewhere like California may be more their cup of tea.

Great destinations to consider are:

    Dubai

    Hawaii

    Sri Lanka

    Costa Rica

    Cuba

    Greece

    Poland

    Spain

All of the above offer a teenager-friendly dose of adventure. Plus, if you are travelling from the UK, European countries are much closer than the US or Africa. This can keep a parent's mind from wandering.

Ideas for volunteering projects abroad for teenagers

If your teen wants to help, why not suggest an activity that lets your teenagers volunteer abroad? This is something that will keep them busy and allow them to make a difference in the world. They can help in the communities of Thailand, Cambodia, or even Vietnam among countless other places. Safety is a concern for many parents when their teens wander off into the world. To have peace of mind and to make sure your child is safe no matter where they are, you may want to consider investing in children's travel insurance.

Related content

If you found the tips and insights into under-18's travel insurance useful, then check out our other helpful articles on travelling as an under-18.


Holiday Extras Travel Insurance is sold and administered by Holiday Extras Cover Limited, registered office address: Ashford Road, Newingreen, Hythe, Kent CT21 4JF.

Holiday Extras Cover Limited is an insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 828848. You can check this by visiting the Financial Services Register

Holiday Extras™ is a Trading Name of Holiday Extras Cover Limited. The insurance is underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 13436330 and whose registered office address is 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 5BN.

Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 955859. You can check this by visiting the Financial Services Register