We have been taking our teens every year..I would recommend staying on the Dutch side, better TV and Internet service. Kids want to use it on vacation. Bring Xbox if they have one. Keeps them busy at night. Make sure the place has a pool, more fun for kids at a larger pool where their might be other kids. Westin on Dawn beach has the best pool for kids and meeting other kids. Things to do..lotterie farm, Butterfly farm, jet skiing with parent on Orient, trampolines in water at Orient, shopping in Marigot at outdoor flee market, volleyball on Mullet, Gran Case lolos (get the food quick), kayaking to Pinel Island.