2014 - Page 3 of 28 - Sightseers' Delight

Report: Curacao looking to add preclearance for U.S.-bound travelers

November 26, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Curacao is looking to add preclearance for U.S. bound travelers, which would allow travelers to clear customs before boarding their plane, according to a report in the Curacao Chronicle.

Many Florida state parks open on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Most of Florida’s 171 state parks will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Ga. state parks to be open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s

November 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

All of Georgia’s state parks will be open this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Salisbury, England, a perfect day trip from London

November 23, 2014 Todd DeFeo

To many, this delightful cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, is a jumping off point for a visit to the famous and mysterious Stonehenge. But, this city of 40,000 residents is steeped in history. As such, travelers who see it as little more than a glorified bus stop are missing out on seeing a pair of historic sites.

World’s tallest roller coaster set to open in Orlando in 2016

November 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A proposed roller coaster in Orlando, Fla., will be the world’s tallest roller coaster, its developers say.

Phil Collins donates Alamo collection

November 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Rocker Phil Collins has donated his $10 million collection of Alamo-related artifacts that will be the centerpiece of a new $100 million center, according to published reports.

For author, Paris’ history, culture is the draw

November 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

From the Louvre to the Musee d’Orsay to the Eiffel Tower, Paris is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. “I started with the great cities of the world. Paris was top of the list,” author Robyn Webb said.

Delta buying Airbus A350-900, A330-900neo to replace Boeing 747, 767

November 21, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines is buying Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo to replace its older generation Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft starting in 2017 and 2019.

Thanksgiving travel to increase to highest level since 2007, AAA predicts

November 20, 2014 The Travel Trolley

An estimated 46.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving weekend, the highest volume for the holiday since 2007 and a 4.2 percent increase over 2013, according to AAA.

New history museum opens in Willemstad

November 18, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A new history museum is opening Dec. 1 on the Punda side of downtown Willemstad, the Curacao Chronicle reported.