2016 - Page 23 of 30 - Sightseers' Delight

Discussion continues over location of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Discussion continues about the precise location of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is expected to open in 2019 or 2020.

Historic Hotels of America adds 22 new members

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Historic Hotels of America recently welcomed 22 historic hotels into membership in 2015.

Proposal to make Ocmulgee a national park moves forward

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources has approved a measure that would expand the size of the Ocmulgee National Monument and re-classify it as a national park.

Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Atlanta

February 18, 2016 neel.shah

Summer is the anticipated travel season for all — couples, singles and families. It’s no wonder that many head off to warm, sunny destinations such as Florida or South Carolina. While these are remarkable destinations, Atlanta is also a great city to explore during the summer.

Fatal commercial airliner accidents decrease in 2015

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The number of people killed in fatal airline accidents decreased from 2014 to 2015, according to number numbers from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Things to do in Japan: Six essentials for a great trip

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Japan is a wonderful country to visit, but limiting what attractions to see over the course of a week can be a bit challenging. Here are a few suggestions for starters, but by no means a comprehensive guide.

Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz to Address BBA

February 16, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz will address the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Atlanta’s Paranoia Quest unveils third quest

February 14, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Paranoia Quest: Escape the Room, an interactive escape the room adventure located in the heart of Atlanta, has unveiled its third quest. In the scenario, visitors enter a mysterious government facility in the hopes of uncovering a tightly-held secret.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 14, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established as a federal holiday in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Somali Plane Bomb

February 13, 2016 Voice of America

Somali militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast aimed at bringing down a Somali airliner earlier this month.