June 2012 - Sightseers' Delight

National Fire Dog Monument arrives in Washington

June 30, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Following a 2,000-mile cross-country tour, the first-ever National Fire Dog Monument arrived to a hero’s welcome in Washington, D.C.

New resort planned for Curacao

June 27, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Pen Resort B.V. is planning to develop more than 247,500 square feet of oceanfront property on Curacao into the island’s next resort.

More than just beaches, Curacao has culture, history

June 25, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The island of Curacao is one of the ABC islands, along with Aruba and Bonaire. While there are plenty of beaches on the island and Curacao is known for its scuba diving, there is much more than just sand and sun on this Caribbean hotspot that is worth exploring.

Deal appoints Blackwell to Supreme Court of Georgia

June 25, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal today appointed an appeals court judge to the state’s highest court Keith R. Blackwell’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Georgia fills a vacancy left by outgoing Justice George H.

Gas prices continue to decline

June 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

There is some good news for motorists throughout the Southeast: The price of gas continues to decline.

Another vacation? But, you just returned

June 15, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Nearly one quarter of adults (24 percent) say they need a vacation when they return from a family trip.

Hudgens: Consider travel insurance on next trip

June 14, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Natural disasters and cancelled flights can can spell disaster for travel plans.

Southwest moving forward with plans for international service at Hobby

June 9, 2012 The Travel Trolley

In an overwhelming vote of 16-1, Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Council recently approved Southwest Airlines’ plans for international service at Hobby Airport.

Johnson Space Center preparing ‘shuttle’ for new exhibit

June 9, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) is preparing Space Shuttle Explorer, a replica that for years greeted visitors to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to serve as its newest attraction.

Atlanta Marriotts offer deal on rates this summer

June 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Marriott’s more than 40 resorts in Atlanta are offering special weekend rates starting at $59 this summer.