2011 - Page 21 of 34 - Sightseers' Delight

Still golden after all these years

June 21, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The Golden Nugget on Fremont Street has a … golden nugget. A large one at that.

Five must-see destinations in Italy

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Boiling Italy down to five must-see attractions is a nearly impossible task. But, if one could only visit a handful of the country’s legendary landmarks, here are five that ought to be considered.

Be sure not to miss the original Vegas

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Say Las Vegas today, and most people think of The Strip. But, the original “gambling district” of Las Vegas lies a few miles away.

When in Vegas, enjoy a museum

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Sin City is usually associated with gambling, but the city does have a number of museums worth checking out.

Enjoy a free day at a national park

June 19, 2011 The Travel Trolley

National parks nationwide will be waiving fees on Tuesday in honor of the start of summer.

Etowah Indian Mounds provide insight into past civilization

June 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Centuries before Europeans came to Northwest Georgia, a number of Native American tribes inhabited the area, including one that left its mark on the area by building ceremonial mounds that served as the centerpiece of their city.

FAA levies $425,000 fine against ASA

June 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration levied a $425,000 fine against Atlanta-based Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), alleging the company operated a pair of jets that were “not in compliance with FAA regulations.”

Albers: Removal of GA 400 Tolls can Inspire Trust

June 16, 2011 John Albers

I have consistently and firmly advocated for the removal of the GA 400 tolls. I recently read many concerning news articles about suspending the tolls while millions are spent to upgrade the facilities. The postponement of the GA 400 toll for a few days or a week is a facade to fulfill a promise of removal, which is simply wrong and borders on offensive.

State Sen.: Build trust, remove Ga. 400 toll

June 16, 2011 Express Telegraph

Permanently removing the toll on Ga. Highway 400 could inspire trust among motorists who must endure another decade of the toll, a state senator from North Fulton contends.

When in Curacao, make time for a museum

June 11, 2011 Todd DeFeo

One advantage Curacao has over other Caribbean destinations is its wealth of cultural attractions.