January 2009 - Sightseers' Delight

Callaway Gardens offers free admission

January 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Callaway Gardens is offering guests free admission as part of its “Be Our Guest” promotion.

‘The most extraordinary and astounding adventure’

January 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Trains still roar past the Kennesaw House located between the city square and the railroad tracks a block away. Turn back the clock 145 years to April 12, 1862, and the Kennesaw House was the stepping off point for one of the more intriguing episodes of the Civil War.

Congressman: College Football Needs a Playoff

January 23, 2009 HarpBlaster.com News Wire

With no problems apparently facing the country, a Texas Congressman has introduced legislation requiring a college football playoff.

Outside the Hedges: There’s more to Athens than the university

January 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Head out to Clayton Street on the typical Saturday night after a University of Georgia football game and say, “There’s nothing to do in this town.”

Disney, China Agree To Build Theme Park In Shanghai

January 20, 2009 Voice of America

Chinese officials and the Walt Disney Company have finalized an agreement on a theme park deal in Shanghai.

Athens, Ga., a ‘Distinctive Destination’

January 16, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Athens, Ga., one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.

Airplane Crashes Into Hudson River

January 15, 2009 Legacy Content

NEW YORK — A U.S. Airways plane that took off from LaGuardia Airport crashed in the Hudson River. Officials said terrorism did not play a role in the crash of the Charlotte, N.C.,- bound flight.

WDW’s Hall of Presidents gets an upgrade

January 14, 2009 West Center Street

Walt Disney World is making a number of changes to the Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents attraction, including adding President-elect Barack Obama to the lineup and making George Washington a speaking member of the cast.

Survey: Vegas remains hot destination in 2009

January 11, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Sin City is the No. 1 domestic travel destination, according to a new survey from Travel Leaders, formerly known as Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates.

RVIA: Road trips hot in 2009

January 10, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association says that “Savecations” and road trips will be among the hot travel trends in 2009.