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.

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.

Delta ends codeshare with Aeroflot

February 25, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its codeshare services operated in conjunction with Russian national airline, Aeroflot, effective immediately.

Groups call for an end to pre-departure testing requirement to enter the United States

February 3, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Aviation, travel and tourism associations want the United States government to eliminate the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated air travelers flying to the country.

Model trains take over Southern Museum in Kennesaw

January 29, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

An assortment of model train layouts took over the Southern Museum in Downtown Kennesaw for the annual model trains event.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

IATA to governments: Relax COVID restrictions

January 25, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments to accelerate the relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 moves from the pandemic to the endemic stage.

New Jersey legislation appropriates money for permanent firefighter museum

January 21, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

After 50 years, New Jersey may finally have a permanent museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Mets to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 in July

January 11, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 during a ceremony before a July game against the Miami Marlins.

Key West police identify two suspects who damaged Southernmost Point Buoy

January 7, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police have obtained warrants for two miscreants they say set fire to a Christmas tree at the Southernmost Point Buoy, damaging the venerable landmark.