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.

Man arrested over threat to Cook Strait ferry

May 3, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in relation to an alleged threat directed at Cook Strait ferry services in Picton.

TSA extends mask mandate until Sept. 13

April 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Mask up, travelers. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended through Sept. 13 the requirement travelers wear masks, including those who are fully vaccinated.

Ohio lawmakers want to strengthen hands-free law

April 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers want to strengthen the Buckeye State’s hands-free law.

Survey: More people considering long-haul international travel

April 28, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Consumer confidence has not been deterred too drastically as more than one in three (36 percent) said they would consider an international trip to a different continent in the next 12 months.

The fully vaccinated now may move about the country, CDC says

April 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Good news, travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says fully vaccinated travelers can travel at low risk to themselves.

Ohio AG launches investigation into Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

April 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched an investigation into allegations involving a pair of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Kennesaw Museum Foundation launches new Great Locomotive Railroad Roam

April 1, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation is conducting a socially distanced fundraiser to benefit the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History.

South Dakota tourism officials optimistic about the return of visitors this summer

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

South Dakota tourism officials are optimistic about a return of tourists this summer despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

KiwiRail reduces number of South Island trains amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is reducing the number of passenger tourist trains it runs on the South Island as New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international visitors.

German tourism officials bullish on a return to tourism

March 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

German tourism officials are bullish on a return to tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and hope to start a soft opening this year.