2014 - Page 27 of 28 - Sightseers' Delight

Move afoot to privatize portions of TSA

January 15, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Congress has cut the Transportation Security Administration’s budget by $225 million, and now some lawmakers are suggesting all or parts of the federal agency be privatized.

American Eagle Airlines changing its name to Envoy

January 15, 2014 The Travel Trolley

American Eagle Airlines is changing its name to Envoy this spring, a move company officials say gives the carrier its own distinct identity. The move, officials contend, also eliminates confusion between the company’s current name and American Eagle, the regional flying brand of American Airlines.

Southern Museum’s Annual Trains, Trains, Trains Returns in January

January 15, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its popular “Trains, Trains, Trains” event on Jan. 25. The fourth annual family-friendly event will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 and will feature crafts, vendors and several operating model train layouts.

Supporters help keep open park commemorating Jefferson Davis’ capture

January 15, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Sons of Confederate Veterans and supporters last month agreed to financially support the Georgia park that commemorates the site where Jefferson Davis was captured at the end of the Civil War. Officials previously said they might have to close the park because of the funding shortfall.

Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, delighting visitors since 1943

January 14, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The 40-foot-tall “Monument of States” was built from stones from all 48 states at the time of its completion. The structure contains 1,500 rocks from all 50 states and 22 countries. A number of parties, including tourists, governors, a prime minister and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, also donated stones to the cause.

Houston perfect for a ‘wild’ weekend

January 13, 2014 Todd DeFeo

It was dinnertime when we landed at Hobby Airport. So, my wife and I made a beeline for the hotel, dropped off our bags and headed to a Houston institution. The Rainbow Lodge is one of the city’s oldest eateries, and its menu falls a bit on the wild side. From antelope to buffalo to venison, this dining establishment puts a unique twist on a steak dinner.

Year: 2014

Move afoot to privatize portions of TSA

American Eagle Airlines changing its name to Envoy

Southern Museum’s Annual Trains, Trains, Trains Returns in January

Supporters help keep open park commemorating Jefferson Davis’ capture

Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, delighting visitors since 1943

Houston perfect for a ‘wild’ weekend

San Antonio’s missions worth exploring

Delta: Improving passenger comfort on domestic narrowbody aircraft

Fiji Airways planning to grow fleet by 25 percent

Philadelphia celebrating Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday