2009 - Page 24 of 25 - Sightseers' Delight

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. “I saw what appeared to be a tail fin of a plane sticking out of the water,” The Associated Press quoted one witness as saying. “All the boats have sort of circled the area. … I can’t tell what’s what

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.

WDW’s Space Mountain to close for rehab

January 8, 2009 West Center Street

Would-be Walt Disney World guests beware. The resort is planning to close Space Mountain for much of 2009 to refurbish the ride.

Now is the time for Disney discounts

January 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Now is the time — to consider planning a visit to Walt Disney World.

Roadside relic lives to cluck another day

January 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

On the whole, road food doesn’t have the same flair that it once did. Fast food restaurants have moved to a middle-of-the-road conformity, seemingly content with a bland approach to design, food and charm.