August 2010 - Page 4 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

Hiroshima observes atomic bombing anniversary

August 6, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima today observed the 65th anniversary of the city’s atomic bombing during the closing days of World War II.

Hiroshima observes atomic bombing anniversary

August 6, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima today observed the 65th anniversary of the city’s atomic bombing during the closing days of World War II. “On this, the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing, as we offer to the souls of the A-bomb victims our heartfelt condolences, we hereby declare that we cannot force the most patiently enduring people in the world, the hibakusha (survivors of the bombing), to be patient any longer,” Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba said in his peace

In honor of Glavine, AirTran offers $47 flights

August 6, 2010 The Travel Trolley

AirTran Airways today launched a special one-day, $47 sale to more than 47 destinations in honor of retired Atlanta Braves and New York Mets pitching great Tom Glavine.

WDW: Main Street Electrical Parade extended

August 5, 2010 West Center Street

The Main Street Electrical Parade is sticking around a bit longer.

Traveling Lincoln exhibit coming to Atlanta

August 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A traveling exhibit dedicated to telling the inside story of the nation’s 16th president is coming to Atlanta.

Legislation targets airline fees

August 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

New legislation aims to increase transparency of hidden airline fees. U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., said he introduced the “Airline Baggage Transparency and Accountability Act” in response to passengers’ concerns about hidden fees and mishandled baggage. In 2008 and 2009, airlines reported approximately $7.9 billion in revenues from baggage fees and reservation change and cancellation fees — the two largest sources of fee revenues, according to Webb. “In recent years, airlines have been adding various

Study: Adventure tourism is rapidly growing

August 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Could jungle tours, whitewater rafting or birdwatching help a country’s economy? Researchers at George Washington University’s International Institute of Tourism Studies think so. George Washington School of Business researchers found that the adventure tourism is a rapidly growing tourism market and a viable economic opportunity for countries seeking to develop tourism. “Instead of being seen as a small, niche market, the study shows that adventure tourism is a sizable market with the potential for significant

Retracing the Battle of Smyrna

August 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Following their retreat from Kennesaw Mountain, Confederate troops took up positions at what was then known as Smyrna Campground.

Ga. patrol to start ticketing drivers who text

August 1, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Drivers, don’t even think about texting while behind the wheel.

Obama signs ‘Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act’ into law

August 1, 2010 The Travel Trolley

President Obama last week signed into law the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act. According to USA Today, the new law “requires cruise lines to contact the FBI and the U.S. Coast Guard as soon as a suspicious death or assault of a passenger on a ship is reported.” “The term ‘duty free’ does not apply to the safety of passengers,” U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said in a statement. “Murky lines of jurisdiction are