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March 27, 2013
What is Duty Free?
We’ve all seen the Duty Free shops in the airport. Or, if you haven’t seen one, you’ve at least smelled the perfume coming from inside the stores throughout the airport terminal. (How the people who work there survive the olfactory onslaught for eight hours a day I have no idea.)
So what is duty free?
Duty Free shops are home to cigarettes, alcohol, a bizarre collection of candy, and yes perfume. For the weary air traveler, this can be far more cigarettes and booze than one might ever want, eve...
Inspirational Honeymoon Options in Australia
Australia is growing in popularity as a honeymoon destination. One of the main reasons for this is the range of activities on offer and the places to see. This can be as much of a disadvantage as it can be a benefit, however. With so much to do, it can be difficult to pin down where to go and the things you most want to see.
Knowing your options before considering Australia as a destination is crucial. Deciding what are the priorities even more so. Yes, a honeymoon planned with military precis...
March 13, 2013
Airport + Hotel: Why combining the two is a smart decision
When planning a trip anywhere you may find that combining your airport and your hotel reservations is a great idea. There are several benefits to planning your trip this way. For example, sometimes you can find hotels near Austin Bergstrom International Airport and you will not have to go far for once you arrive. It also makes it easier to book it all together and know exactly what your plans are. Here are a few reasons why you should consider booking your air travel and hotel together in a p...
March 11, 2013
Experience America as you’ve never seen it before
Here’s a new guest post a little closer to home… well, closer than Qatar!
Forget Florida, New York and Las Vegas. On your next US holiday, consider taking in the wonder of Alaska. This article explores just some of the attractions and once-in-a-lifetime experiences you can expect to find in America’s largest state.
Denali National Park
At over 6 million acres, you will be blow away by the sheer scale of Denali National Park and Preserve. Here, you’ll find Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in...
March 6, 2013
Spring Air Travel: Budget Cuts = Delays, Delays, Delays
Well, if you are traveling this spring by air, you might be in for a rude surprise. Not only are the skies going to be more crowded with spring breakers trying to avoid yet another month of miserable weather, you are likely to be waiting in longer lines now that budget cuts are going into effect in the U.S., and the TSA has been targeted.
Not to worry—this is really only a government ploy to get people to feel bad that they aren’t paying more taxes. Don’t be fooled. They can still operate the...
March 5, 2013
Things to Explore In Qatar
What? You’ve never heard of Qatar? Well, clearly you haven’t tried to create a travel blog. Because when you do, everyone from around the world will contact you to write a guest post for your blog, in the hopes all the readers of Been Delayed will jump on a plane and book a flight to a new country.
Occasionally, we allow it…
Have fun in Qatar!
From taking your kids out to Doha’s Aqua Park to shopping at theMall, Qatar has plenty of travel worthy avenues to explore. This is the most popular sover...
February 26, 2013
What Are the Best Ski Destinations for Educational Trips?
Ski trips are becoming an ever more popular type of holiday on which to take students. Pupils can learn a lot from just being immersed in a different culture. This article will outline some of the best locations to take students skiing, where they will also have an educational experience.
Although going on a ski trip may not immediately sound like a highly educational destination, there are
plenty of opportunities for students to learn. Many ski destinations will also offer some classroom facil...
January 29, 2013
Do airlines have to compensate for delayed flights due to weather?
This is a question that comes up a lot. Does an airline have to offer any compensation for a flight delay due to bad weather? The ugly answer is, no.
If mother nature rears hertemperamentalhead and your plane gets grounded due to a snowstorm, thunderstorm, or an excessively full moon (might blind the pilot), an airline doesn’t necessarily have to do anything for you, other than reroute you to your final destination once the skies have cleared.
However, after highly publicized ordeals of strandi...
January 23, 2013
Blog Talk Radio Interview
Here is a great interview we did on Blog Talk Radio with radio host Robert Thompson, author of the The Offsite, A Leadership Challenge Fable.
Blog Talk Radio with Robert Thompson Interview
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December 20, 2012
New Kindle download for Holiday Travelers Stuck in Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20, 2012
With the holiday season and heavy storms upon us, holiday travel is going to be difficult. Luckily, there is an answer.
From the author of the hit guide to air travel, Please Hug Me–I’ve Been Delayed comes an even funnier book of airport time wasters called AT LEAST THERE ARE NO SHARKS IN THE TERMINAL… available exclusively on Kindle.
Do the words, “Your flight has been delayed” make you quiver in your bones? Do you shudder at the very idea of spending h...
