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.

Feds want $14,500 fine for alleged rule-breaking passenger

March 12, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to slap a jetBlue passenger with a $14,500 penalty for not wearing a face mask and consuming alcohol he brought on board.

Ohio lawmakers calls on governor to lift state’s mask mandate

March 9, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

An Ohio lawmaker is calling on Gov. Mike DeWine to lift Ohio’s mask mandate, saying, “Ohioans are angry, and rightfully so.”

Explore Georgia awards $20,000 in tourism product development grants

March 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Explore Georgia has awarded $20,000 in tourism product development grants to four new and expanding projects across the state.

Feds: We will crack down on bad behavior on planes following Capitol protests

January 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cracking down on “unruly airline passengers.” The agency said it has seen a “disturbing increase” of airline passengers disrupting flights “with threatening or violent behavior.”

Rule could lead to return of commercial supersonic flights

January 6, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule it says will help facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft.

Southern Museum updates historic Kennesaw train depot

January 5, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History’s staff recently updated and revitalized the historic depot in town.

Is the Georgia Buc-ee’s the new hotspot on Interstate 75?

January 3, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Anyone driving on Interstate 75 in Middle Georgia would be hard-pressed to miss the new Buc-ee’s.

Characters greet guests at the Animal Kingdom, Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

While the guest experience at Walt Disney World may be diminished amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tbe parks are doing an admirable job of trotting out characters for guests.

Congress includes money for museums in $2.3 trillion bill

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Need a few dollars? Just ask Congress; they might send a few billion.

TSA screening numbers show how much COVID has impacted air travel

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

About a third as many people have passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during the first three weeks of December as did a year ago.