Barbara Rogers – 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

Best Family Experiences on the Maine Coast

July 15, 2018 in Listicles /by Barbara Rogers

Family vacations are what the Maine coast does best. Here are some of our family’s favorite things to do there. Make Sand Castles at Old Orchard Beach Seven miles of white sand are just the beginning of this old-fashioned beach resort’s appeal. Along with a pier that will bring waves of nostalgia to parents and […]

Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is Perfect for Families

July 8, 2018 in Age Specific, Destinations, Kids, North America, Teens /by Barbara Rogers

While we all like to expose our kids to historic places and cultural experiences, admission costs for the whole family can add a lot to the cost of a vacation or even a weekend outing. The Brandywine Valley solved this problem for families (and for couples and solo travelers as well) with the Brandywine Treasure […]

Summer Fun at Ski Areas Near Boston

July 5, 2018 in Listicles /by Barbara Rogers

New England’s larger ski mountains are no longer just for skiing. Many have become year-round resorts, turning their lifts and on-mountain sports facilities into summer and fall playgrounds. Several of these year-round resorts are close to Interstate 93 as it draws an almost straight line from Boston north through the center of New Hampshire. The […]

Summer Camps for the Whole Family

June 23, 2018 in Adult Children, Age Specific, Baby, Kids, Listicles, Multigenerational, Teens, Toddlers, Travel Tips /by Barbara Rogers

For a summer vacation that combines the outdoor appeal of camping (without having to load the gear and pitch a tent), the comforts of a cottage, lots of activities for everyone and someone else doing the cooking, consider one of these New England options. They’re like summer camp, but for the whole family and with […]

Winterthur’s Magic Garden for Kids

June 22, 2018 in Age Specific, Kids /by Barbara Rogers

One of the finest collections of American antiques and decorative arts might not be a place you’d think to take children, but Winterthur is a lot more than its 175-room mansion. The museum itself, located north of Wilmington in Delaware’s Brandywine Valley, has some excellent children’s programs, but what your kids will remember longest is […]

What to Do in Cordoba with Teens

June 21, 2018 in Age Specific, Teens /by Barbara Rogers

Not nearly as well-known (or as crowded) as Madrid or Barcelona, Cordoba is a compact city, easy to get around and filled with attractions that set it apart from the rest of Spain. It’s two hours on a direct flight from Madrid (MAD); arriving on a flight from the United States, we were in Cordoba […]