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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.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, August 30

August 30, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some travel-related headlines for Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Smyrna First Baptist Church agrees to sell land to city

August 29, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna First Baptist Church congregation has approved a motion to sell their nine-acre site for $15.8 million to the city and purchase 5.5 acres of land on Atlanta Road from Smyrna.

London tops New York New York as most culturally appealing cities to potential visitors

August 27, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

London has trumped New York, Barcelona and Athens to be named one of the most culturally appealing cities to potential visitors, new research from Censuswide shows.

Smyrna wants private firm to monitor short-term rental ordinance compliance

August 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna city officials want “a qualified firm” to provide a complete compliance monitoring, enforcement, and analytical service to monitor short-term rentals per the city’s short-term rental ordinance.

Maker’s Mark debuts newest Cellar Aged Bourbon

August 16, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Maker’s Mark is debuting its Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon, an annual, global limited-release.

New Zealand Police increase visibility in Auckland CBD

August 4, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police will remain highly visible across the Auckland CBD as additional staffing arrives following a fatal shooting.

Colón to retire as a New York Met on Sept. 17

August 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

RHP Bartolo Colón will officially retire as a member of the Mets on Sunday, Sept. 17, during a press conference before the 1:40 p.m. game vs. Cincinnati.

Fanny Williams memorial construction to begin in November

July 28, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials here will begin constructing a memorial to Fanny Williams in November, the city’s mayor said this week.

Shooter targets Auckland construction site

July 20, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Two people and a suspected gunman were killed at an Auckland construction site, police said.

Travel News & Notes for Friday, July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some travel-related headlines for Friday, July 14, 2023.