I would go somewhere YOU want to go and they will also like it.

My kids loved London at that age.

Iceland! When we went, many activities are half-price for young teens (& a few were free), adding to the feeling that they really enjoy kids of all ages there

Thanks all! They are good travelers and very adaptable. I appreciate the ideas. So many places I’d like to visit and take them as well.

Anonymous wrote:Rent a catamaran and spend a week in the BVIs.

I would love to do this, but I don't know that it's the best trip with kids that age.

This is a great age for traveling and almost anything can work. I think it works better to start with what they DON'T like and narrow from there. So, for instance, if they are not good with schedule changes and have trouble sleeping, I would eliminate Hawaii and Europe and look at National Parks, Costa Rica, Belize, Caribbean cruises, etc -- stuff within 2-3 time zones up and down the globe. Think about stuff like how is their eating? If they really dislike trying new foods, I might focus on Italy, England, American National Parks, or cruises. (We had more issues in Latin America with food choice.) Traveling itself is a change and stretches kids -- so don't pick a trip that is going to ask them to stretch in too many ways, or it just won't be as fun.

Anonymous wrote:My family with young teens really enjoyed Yosemite last summer.

I was going to say there are some great national park experiences you can have at this age. Think of the hiking possibilities at Grand Teton!

My family with young teens really enjoyed Yosemite last summer.

Japan
Costa Rica
London
Paris

Hawaii. My kids absolute favorite place. They also really enjoyed France as well, especially Normandy.

We’ve done lots of things but I think the best were the Utah southern five national parks with a side trip to Antelope Canyons and Havasupai. We camped for both.

We just did London and Scotland, and my b/g teen twins both loved it.