January 2014 - Page 3 of 6 - Sightseers' Delight

Delta named 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine

January 27, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines has been named the 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine. It marks the first time a U.S. carrier has won the prestigious award in a decade.

TSA Found Over 1,800 Guns in Carry-On Bags in 2013

January 25, 2014 Voice of America

The TSA says it discovered 1,813 firearms in carry-on bags in 2013. That was up nearly 17 percent from 2012. Of those discovered, 81 percent were loaded, the TSA said in a blog post.

Georgia parks publish guide for 2014

January 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks has published the “2014 Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites,” a planning guide that includes information about spring break, summer vacation or family reunion destinations.

Consider a nude travel experience, AANR says

January 22, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Looking to give the gift of travel this Valentine’s Day. How about a nakation? That’s right: a nude vacation. For anyone who might be interested, the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) suggests the Nakation Starter Kit.

Georgia parks offering discounted rates for RVers

January 22, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks is offering deals to RVers who may be passing through Georgia and looking to connect with nature or see an historic site.

Take a step into the wild west in Fort Worth

January 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Fort Worth is often considered “where the West begins.” And, nowhere is that more apparent than at the Fort Worth Stockyards, once the epicenter of the cattle industry.

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Up-close tour of Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to end Feb. 11

January 21, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Visitors interested in receiving unprecedented access to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center now have until only Feb. 11 to enjoy the KSC Up-Close Tour of the VAB.

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San Antonio: Visit The Alamo, historic churches and so much more

January 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

San Antonio, which is Spanish for Saint Anthony, is the second most populous city in the state of Texas and the seventh most populous city in the United States. Home to 1.3 million people and located in south-central Texas, the city was the fastest-growing of the top 10 largest cities in the country between 2000 and 2010.

Deal: I’ll work to honor Dr. King on Capitol grounds

January 20, 2014 Nathan Deal

Dr. King deserves all the praise and honor that is afforded him in ceremonies like this one which take place each year around the nation. But I think more than just saying kind thoughts about him, we ought to take action ourselves. This is how we imbed truth into our words.

AirTran employee sentenced for bypassing TSA with machine gun

January 19, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A baggage handler for AirTran Airways who attempted to smuggle cocaine and a Mac-11 machine gun onto a commercial flight has been sentenced to a decade in prison.