After A-levels finish at the end of June, whisk stressed teenagers away to Sarasota, on the Gulf Coast of Florida, to treat them to a last family holiday to remember before they fly the nest.

 The beginning of July is the perfect window for value deals, as it is just before the rest of the school years break up for summer, and Sarasota offers a range of activities to keep families with older teens happy.   

 Siesta Key Beach; voted the best beach in the States in 2011 by Dr Beach, not only boasts white sand and crystal clear waters but offers parasailing, jet skiing, deep sea fishing and sea kayaking. Perfect for teens to take to the water (leaving parents relaxing on the beach) for an adrenalin action-packed day, they might even spot a school of dolphins or the occasional manatee.

 For a more cultural excursion, families need not look any further than The Ringling; an estate built by John and Mable Ringling in 1927 and rich in Sarasota's rich circus heritage with an interactive circus museum, the Venetian Gothic Mansion and an art gallery with John Ringling's personal collection of Baroque masters.  

Seven nights in Sarasota from only £799 per person

Fly from Heathrow to Tampa with Virgin Atlantic with My America Holiday on July 1 and spend seven nights at Comfort Suites. This package costs from £799 per person based on two adults and two children on a room only basis and fully inclusive car hire. Subject to availability at the time of booking. For more information or to book visit www.myamericaholiday.co.uk/florida-sarasota-holidays or call 020 8290 9751.

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 Sarasota County is located on the West Coast of Florida, 45 minutes from Tampa and just one and half hour's drive from Orlando. The area has beautiful, white sand beaches, wildlife and a string of unspoilt natural islands, comprising what many refer to as 'hidden Florida'. For further information on Visit Sarasota County visit www.visitsarasota.org.

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