Multigenerational Vacation Expert

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Barbara Libbin, Travel Agent in Silver Spring, MD

Barbara Libbin

Silver Spring, MD Travel Agent
Super Agent

Barbara Libbin

Silver Spring, MD · 5 Years of Experience

I Love Ears Travel, LLC, an independent agent with Pinks and Greens Travel Company, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(22)
100% Recommended
We found Barbara through online recommendations. From start to end, Barbara was a consummate professional. Attentive, responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable. We wanted a... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

At Sea, Caribbean, Mexico, Walt Disney World, West Palm Beach

Interests:

Family Vacations, Accessible Travel, Cruises, Luxury, Vacation Rentals

Suppliers:

Beaches Resorts by Sandals, Disney, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, Royal Caribbean

About Me

family trips are the best
family trips are the best

Planning a multigenerational vacation is one of the greatest joys of my work as a travel advisor. There is something incredibly meaningful about helping grandparents, parents, teens, and young children all come together to share experiences, create memories, and truly enjoy time with one another. These trips are special - and they require a level of care, organization, and understanding that I have come to love providing.

I specialize in designing seamless, stress-free, joy-filled vacations for multigenerational families, whether you're dreaming of a Caribbean all-inclusive, a Disney vacation, a cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. Every family is unique, and I take the time to understand your personalities, preferences, budgets, mobility needs, and travel goals so I can build an itinerary that works beautifully for every generation.  

Multigenerational travel is all about balance: ensuring grandparents feel comfortable and supported, parents get a mix of relaxation and fun, teens have activities that inspire independence, and younger kids feel engaged and excited. I know which destinations, resorts, ships, and room configurations offer the best mix of convenience, flexibility, and fun. From connecting rooms and multi-bedroom suites to kids clubs, adult-only areas, quiet pools, family pools, accessible layouts, and flexible dining options - I help you choose the right fit from the very beginning. 

For families who love Disney or Universal, I create detailed park strategies that keep everyone moving at the right pace. I help plan breaks, minimize walking, accommodate nap schedules, secure dining that works for all age groups, and design realistic, magical days that avoid the stress and overwhelm large families often feel. I support you every step of the way with Lightning Lanes, Early Entry, rider swap, stroller and scooter rentals, transportation logistics, and anything else your family needs for a smooth, joyful trip.

For families who prefer cruising, I draw from deep knowledge of multiple cruise lines - Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Oceania, Viking, Regent, and more - to help you select the perfect ship. Cruising is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways for multiple generations to vacation together, and I love pairing families with ships that offer the right mix of entertainment, dining, cabin types, and ports of call. Whether you need side-by-side balcony cabins, a suite, or a layout that allows independence and closeness, I make sure every detail is thoughtfully planned. I also offer onboard credit to enhance your experience and make your time at sea even more memorable.

For families considering all-inclusive resorts, I specialize in properties that offer exceptional service, beautiful beaches, accessible layouts, great food, and activities for all ages. I know which resorts offer true family suites, multi-bedroom villas, splash parks, kids clubs, teens lounges, adults-only pools, great coffee, easy transportation, and the kind of friendly, warm atmosphere that makes a vacation feel unforgettable. I help you navigate every detail—from restaurant reservations to room locations to airport transfers—to make the entire experience effortless.

What sets my service apart is the level of concierge attention I give to every family I work with. My planning services are always complimentary, and I am here to handle everything: itineraries, transfers, dining, tours, park strategies, room requests, accessibility needs, special celebrations, and more. Multigenerational travel often involves many moving parts, and I love organizing them so the entire family feels cared for.

Most importantly, I approach every trip with heart. I understand how precious this time together is—how rare it can be to gather multiple generations in the same place, free from distractions, able to truly enjoy one another. My goal is to remove every barrier to connection so your family can focus on what matters most: laughing, exploring, relaxing, and making memories that will last for decades.Whether your dream is snorkeling in turquoise water, sailing on a new cruise ship, exploring castles in Europe, watching fireworks over Cinderella Castle, or simply sitting together at a long dinner table with warm ocean breezes in the background, I’m here to bring that vision to life.

Let’s create a vacation your entire family will cherish forever. Multigenerational magic starts here.

Additional Languages
American Sign Language (ASL),
Hebrew,
Signed English

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
22 reviews
100% Recommended
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A Pleasure Working With Barbara
Reviewed By Harry and Ellen A. - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
We found Barbara through online recommendations. From start to end, Barbara was a consummate professional. Attentive, responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable. We wanted a 5-day trip with our adult children. Barbara knocked it out of the park for us. Booked us into a great all-inclusive which met our varying preferences. Also booked our transport from and to the airport in Cancun, which was smooth and easy. We will definitely be working with her again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Barbara was so much fun to work with!
Reviewed By Carol - USA | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Barbara was so much fun to work with! I was new to Disney and cruises, and she took care of everything for me which saved me so much time in researching and trying to coordinate and book my own travel. And she is so responsive which was great since we were on a pretty short timeline. I will definitely ask Barbara for help with my next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Barbara is a magic maker!
Reviewed By LesR - USA | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
She helped to set up our Disney App, organized our reservations, always available to take a text, call or email. She showed enthusiasm every step of the way! The biggest THANK YOU was when we last minute switched our plans. Barbara hopped on the phone at 9:30pm with Disney to reorganize our trip days. She always went above and beyond and made the entire experience easy peasy. While in Disney we were comfortable using the app and accessing ALL the things because of all of the helpful tips and tricks that we learned about before hand. All of the slide decks and pre recorded zoom calls was exactly what we needed to be set up for success! Thank you again! We made amazing memories that will last a lifetime!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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recommendations were totally on point
Reviewed By Shosh - USA | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Barbara was fantastic! She listened to my hopes and dreams, heard my budget, and made the most of everything for us. She booked everything for us and made it so easy to just go and enjoy the best family trip (my husband and 23 yr old son) ever! Time is precious now that my son is an adult and she made every dream happen. It was beyond stress free! Her recommendations were totally on point and she is the kindest, sweetest, most honest person ever!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Barbara is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and detail oriented
Reviewed By EricG - Chevy Chase, MD | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
We have use Barbara several times over the past few years and have always enjoyed our experience and have recommended her to friends and family members. Barbara is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and detail oriented and have made our planning process as enjoyable as possible. She is also great with providing updates lead up to the trip. She also helps tailor the experiences based on our travel party priorities, whether it is traveling with kids or just the adults. I can’t wait to use her services again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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