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.

A look at passenger numbers by airport for calendar year 2021

August 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Now that travel has returned, here’s a look at passenger numbers by airport for calendar year 2021 compared to calendar year 2020.

Expert chimes in on whether travelers should consider a digital vault service

August 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Travel is back after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, not travelers have to contend with missing baggage and late fights. But technology can provide at least a little peace of mind amid all the other travel stresses.

Ossoff wants TSA to reduce wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

July 22, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

A U.S. senator from Georgia wants the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to reduce wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Georgia authorities probing Georgia Guidestones vandalism (UPDATE-1)

July 6, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia authorities are investigating reports that someone blew up part of the Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County, Georgia.

Georgia authorities investigating Georgia Guidestones vandalism

July 6, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia authorities are investigating reports that someone blew up part of the Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County, Georgia.

New Jersey offering free admission to state parks this summer

May 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey is giving free entry to its state parks, forests and recreation this summer, starting Memorial Day.

A look back at Mickey’s Toontown Fair

May 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Mickey’s Toontown Fair might go down in Walt Disney World history as one of the stranger ideas.

A closer look at Georgia’s Allatoona Dam

March 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Lake Allatoona, formally named Allatoona Lake, is a popular destination for campers, day-trippers and nature enthusiasts. But the lake wouldn’t be possible if not for Allatoona Dam.

New Jersey bill would funnel sports wagering revenues to finance transportation projects

March 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has unanimously advanced legislation to require a percentage of sports wagering revenues be used for local tax relief purposes for Atlantic City.

An old postcard sheds new light into former ‘motor court’

March 16, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Old postcards often highlight destinations we wouldn’t necessarily think to highlight today. A perfect example is the A&W Motor Court in Clarksville, Tennessee.