2009 - Page 22 of 25 - Sightseers' Delight

Survey: 66 percent plan to take same number of trips as last year

March 7, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A new survey by an off-site airport parking company found that 66 percent of its travel customers – both business and leisure – plan to travel just as much in 2009 as they did last

Association: Tone down the rhetoric about travel

March 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A new campaign from the U.S Travel Association aims to “challenge policymakers to tone down the dangerous rhetoric, embrace sensible guidelines for companies receiving assistance and promote travel as an economic solution.” Business travel, the

Odd vs. even: What gives?

March 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

It wasn’t until the 1920s – once the automobile revolution was in full swing – that officials decided to start using standard signs and the odd-even road designations for the nation’s 3 million miles of roads.

Wine, opulence and pork chops

March 3, 2009 Todd DeFeo

We sat at the counter of Tupelo Honey Cafe watching the organized madness before us. Chefs ladled gravy into bowls while sausage patties sizzled on the griddle before our eyes.

No direction needed to enjoy a day in Asheville

March 2, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I had no direction in mind when I walked into the chocolate bar. French Broad Chocolate Bar’s offerings are extensive, centering around, obviously, chocolate.

What’s behind that wonderful smell in the air?

March 1, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The smell was thick and inviting, so I ordered a pork BBQ plate, an early lunch that promised to please.

The GPS is set, and I’m ready to drive

February 28, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The GPS was set. The music was blaring – the Black Crowes’ rendition of “God’s Got It.” There was a driving rain outside the window, but I had a destination in mind.

Upload your picture, win a GPS

February 27, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Travelers, load your camera with film or a new memory card and start snapping.

Georgia Aquarium exhibit allows guests to visit famous ship

February 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The Titanic exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium offers visitors a unique glimpse at one of the most intriguing events in history: the sinking of this famous ship on April 14, 1912.

‘Big Shanty, 20 minutes for breakfast’

February 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The General steam locomotive pulled the morning passenger train, winding its way through the rural Georgia countryside. Shortly before 6 a.m. on a rainy morning, Engineer Jeff Cain blew the locomotive’s whistle to signal that Big Shanty was approaching.