But their idea of chilling out is a world away from two weeks with middle-aged mum and dad in some hot, godforsaken, boring resort. Then take a deep breath and write a big cheque because teens cost - get it wrong and you'll be paying forever. Manor Adventure's family activity centre in rural Shropshire has a teenage challenge week with canoeing, rifle shooting, caving and BMXing. For a contained but exciting adolescent fix, check out Club Med, whose sites offer a range of teen-friendly activities and facilities. Gregolimano on the Greek Island of Evia borders a sandy beach and focuses on water sports, including wakeboarding.
Entertainment includes karaoke, electronic games and dance classes.
Teens have their own exclusive club. Tempt teens with a family adventure holiday to Namibia and Victoria Falls. Visit a cheetah farm, then spend two days' game watching in the Etosha National Park seeing the Brandberg and Twyfel fontein bushmen's rock paintings and engravings. Take them to New York , the city where Friends is set, and you'll be a life long bud. Try rollerblading in Central Park - and don't forget to stop for coffee.