Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

What are the best and worst airlines for mishandled bags?

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Airlines mishandled 880,000 bags between January and April, including 260,000 in August alone.

What are the best cities for Christmas this year?

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Spending over the winter holidays is projected to reach at least $980 billion this year, and personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2024’s Best Places for Christmas Celebrations.

New Zealand Police emphasize safety on roads ahead of Christmas

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police want motorists to do their part to keep roads safe this season.

Ohio announces taxpayer support for 37 historic preservation projects

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio officials announced more than $56 million in tax credits to support rehabilitating historic buildings across the state.

BTS: Airlines gained $2.1 billion in third quarter 2024

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines reported a third-quarter 2024 after-tax net gain of $2.1 billion and a pre-tax operating profit of $3.1 billion.

Audit: Improvements needed for more effective collection of the hotel-motel fee

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Revenue should update its guidance regarding the hotel-motel fee and explore options to identify additional taxpayers required to pay it.

AAA: Georgia gas prices up slightly

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pump compared to last week, with drivers paying an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Georgia Archives to expand hours starting in January

December 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Archives will have new hours of operation starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

New Jersey Assemblyman: Kirby an ‘idiot’ for dismissing New Jersey drone reports

December 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assemblyman Brian Bergen blasted White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, calling him an “idiot” for dismissing reports of nightly drone activity in New Jersey’s airspace.

BTS: September enplanements were up 1.6% from a year ago

December 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. airlines carried 77.5 million domestic and international scheduled service passengers in September 2024.