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Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

December 22, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

AAA: Holiday travel to surge this year, with top destinations in Florida, California

December 21, 2021 The Center Square

Unlike last Christmas when many Americans were living in states still under lockdowns, an estimated 109 million people will be traveling out of town for Christmas and New Year’s this year, AAA reports, a 34% increase from last year.

Smyrna, Georgia, votes to dispose of controversial Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials here voted to dispose of a historic structure that once served as a controversial restaurant.

Biden to announce new steps in coronavirus fight as Omicron fuels infections

December 21, 2021 Voice of America

With the number of new reported coronavirus cases double what they were two months ago, and with the highly transmissible omicron variant accounting for nearly three-fourths of cases in the United States, President Joe Biden is scheduled to give an address Tuesday highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations and new steps his government is taking to combat the pandemic.

New Jersey lawmakers sign off on legislation to establish a permanent firefighter museum

December 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a bill to establish a permanent New Jersey museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

A thought about travel guides when it comes to planning what to see

December 19, 2021 Todd DeFeo

I’m not going to suggest one travel guide over another. But what I want to say is don’t worry about trying to cram everything into a trip.

Vrbo: What to expect in travel in 2022

December 15, 2021 Family Features Editorial Syndicate

After a couple abnormal years, many families are eager and ready to travel together again, and there are indications some pandemic-influenced travel behaviors will persist in 2022.

Atlanta Braves costs keep rising for Cobb County taxpayers

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County has allocated another $105,000 in tax dollars to help pay for the Atlanta Braves to host the World Series.