September 2009 - Sightseers' Delight

Distracted driving poses problem

September 30, 2009 The Travel Trolley

An estimated 6,000 people were killed last year in crashes involving a “distracted or inattentive driver,” according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). More than 500,000 people were also injured in such crashes, the data shows.

Orbitz says fare thee well to change, cancellation fees on hotel bookings

September 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Good news for anyone who needs to make a change to their travel reservation. Orbitz announced that it will no longer charge fees to change or cancel hotel bookings.

Report: Rome’s Colosseum needs refurbishment

September 28, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The Roman Colosseum needs more than $7 million in renovations, according to Italian government officials, The Telegraph newspaper reported.

Chili’s Create-A-Pepper

September 28, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Chili’s Create-A-Pepper: Eat out for a good cause.

Survey: Room rates down compared to 2008

September 27, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A new survey reveals that during the first six months of 2009 the average price of a hotel room in the U.S. fell 17 percent compared to the same time frame in 2008.

College Football Hall of Fame moving to Atlanta

September 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The Hall of Fame is relocating to a 50,000-square-foot site near Centennial Olympic Park.

Train vs. motorists or pedestrians – the train will win

September 23, 2009 Legacy Content

MARIETTA, Ga. – Now, a number of organizations – Operation Lifesaver, the U.S. Department of Transportation and major railroad companies – joined together to launch the Common Sense campaign. The initiative aims to reduce the number of pedestrians who are killed and injured when trespassing around tracks and trains. The campaign is targeted toward 18-34 year olds. “Young adults also may be distracted by cell phones, texting, or listening to MP3 players if they’re near

Photo Essay: ‘The smallest church in America’

September 22, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Chili’s restaurants helping ‘Fight Childhood Cancer’

September 22, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is receiving a boost from Chili’s Grill & Bar thanks to the launch of the sixth annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign.

Play it safe when it comes to railroad crossings

September 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARIETTA, Ga. – It was the Fourth of July, and the town square was packed with revelers waiting to see the evening’s fireworks display. The town square was closed for the event, and the nearby railroad tracks were quiet – or so it seemed. Before long, that unmistakable sound ruminated in the distance. The warning bells started to clang. Red lights flashed. The gates started to lower. A locomotive with freight cars in tow started