Travel Update with Barb
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An accomplished newspaper journalist (USA TODAY staff 2002-2013) and relentless social media enthusiast, Barb wakes up at dawn seven days a week to search for, write and edit stories that resonate with travelers and travel business insiders. She craves stories that teach us something about life or business, make us laugh, shed light on our future or help make our journeys a little easier– or at least more interesting.
Hello from 30,000 feet (Grand Canyon aerial photos)
30,000 Feet Above the Grand Canyon National Park – I still get giddy about being to communicate while…
9-seat turboprop to keep this California city on the aviation map
Talk about a sign of the times… As airports across the USA struggle to hang on to service…
Time to start planning your 2014/2015 ski trips (And ode to Park City!)
Planning your 2014/2015 season ski trip? Well, besides hoping for great snow this year, you might want to…
Las Vegas cab rides give you a headache? How to cut the noise
LAS VEGAS – I’ve been taking taxi cabs from one end of the Vegas Strip to the other…
Virgin Atlantic first airline to test Gogo’s new Wi-Fi service
Hooked on using Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet? Then you’ll want to know about ZDnet.com report that says Gogo will soon start offering improved…
Foodie Friday: Review of Cleo at SLS Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – I couldn’t spend the night at the recently opened SLS Las Vegas without eating at Cleo.…
Don’t you hate it when: The flight you rushed to catch left YESTERDAY!
LAS VEGAS – Yesterday I posted a blog post from 30,000 feet about almost missing my 7 a.m.…
Local flavors: How will Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood etc up the ante?
Travelers’ growing hunger for “hidden gems,” “local favorites” and “authentic cuisine” for years has been forcing hoteliers to get…
Road warrior: ‘Everyone’s huddling around the (airport) power outlets’
PHOENIX – As he plopped his luggage beside me at a tiny charging station at the Phoenix airport…
Sometimes it’s tough making a 7 a.m. flight; what’s your best almost-missed flight story?
Somewhere 30,000 feet above the USA – Thankfully, I’m writing to you from my Phoenix-bound US Airways flight…