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.

Columbus, Ohio, removing Christopher Columbus statue

June 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Andrew J. Ginther, the mayor of Columbus, Ohio, announced that a Christopher Columbus statue outside City Hall will be removed and placed in storage.

KiwiRail moving forward with new ferries for Cook Strait

May 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is moving forward with procuring two new ferries for its Interislander service crossing the Cook Strait.

COVID-19 could wreak havoc on New Zealand’s Queenstown economy, mayor warns

April 25, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The decline in tourism stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic could have a profound effect on New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes District, its mayor warned.

Southeastern Railway Museum matches $50,000 grant

April 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

$100,000 total to go toward renovating education space.

Will tourism in New Zealand change after COVID-19?

April 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Tourism in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful places in the world, could change in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Four ideas for places to visit on your next trip to Texas

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

If time permits on your next trip to the Lone Star state, here are four places you should add to your itinerary.

Five statues to observe on your next trip to Willemstad

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

One of the draws of Curaçao is the island’s deep history. The downtown area is home to several statues of famous Curaçao residents who played in a pivotal role in the country’s history.

The Chunnel is the way to go for traveling between London and Paris

March 30, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Taking the train a relaxing way to travel while on vacation, and the high-speed train from London to Paris is no exception.

Unticketed passengers cause congestion at Picton ferry terminals

March 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Police in Picton, New Zealand, are providing traffic management support at the ferry terminals in the town due to heavy congestion.

Hotel CEOs met with the White House to discuss bailout

March 19, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Hotel CEOs met with the White House to discuss urgent economic recovery solutions as the travel industry reels in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.