Barbara Rogers, Author at Wherever Family

About Barbara Rogers

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers grew up traveling with her parents and brother, and continues to travel with her own children. Whether it’s camping with toddlers in New Hampshire, cruising the Mediterranean with tweens or exploring Lisbon with a 16-year-old, she’s been there and done that — and has lots of tips to offer. Rogers is author of several guidebooks (including one on family travel) and is a regular contributor to Global Traveler.

Entries by Barbara Rogers

Where to Take Kids Tubing, Skiing Near Washington, D.C., and Wilmington

February 17, 2019 in Age Specific, Kids /by Barbara Rogers

While the Middle Atlantic region may not have the choice of ski mountains you’d have in New England, you’ll find plenty of places for your kids (and you) to enjoy the snow. And even when the surrounding landscapes are not covered in white, tubing parks and ski areas can keep their hills well covered by […]

Where to Stay with Kids in Paris

February 16, 2019 in Age Specific, Destinations, Europe, Kids, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

One of the world’s most popular cities for tourists, Paris has plenty of hotels. But European hotel rooms are famously small, so finding one with family-sized rooms, connecting rooms or even ones large enough for a roll-away bed can be a bit trickier. Add the high prices that well-located hotels in any popular city charge […]

Visiting Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches with Teens

February 15, 2019 in Age Specific, Teens /by Barbara Rogers

Reading in history class about the allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, doesn’t begin to tell the story that unfolds as your teens see the places where all this happened. Standing far above the sea on bluffs that were scaled to reach Nazi strongholds brings the monumental operation to life. The main sites […]

Martinique: A Budget-Friendly Winter Getaway for Couples

February 4, 2019 in Budget /by Barbara Rogers

Off the radar for most American sun-seekers heading to the Caribbean, Martinique recently became a more accessible option with Norwegian Airlines’ direct service from New York and other cities. And the prices are quite accessible, too, often less than $100 round-trip, making Martinique just right for a budget-friendly Caribbean getaway for two. The big attractions […]

6 Things Kids will Love in Germany’s Black Forest

February 1, 2019 in Listicles /by Barbara Rogers

As you travel through the deeply wooded hills of Germany’s Black Forest, it’s not hard to picture gnomes and elves hiding behind the moss-covered rocks beside a waterfall. Little villages chocked full of half-timbered houses set at odd angles simply confirm the feeling you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. It’s not surprising this region appeals […]

Italy’s Most Romantic Places

January 29, 2019 in Destinations, Europe, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

Spend Valentine’s Day in the world’s best destinations for lovers — Italy. Hotel rooms with views, candlelight dining, moonlight massages, violins and cozy inns fill Italy with romance year-round. And with the summer crowds long gone, Italy is the perfect place for a Valentine’s Day getaway for two. In the winter you can take advantage […]