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.

Police say 17 die on New Zealand roads during the holiday period

January 4, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand police say 17 people died on the country’s roads during the holidays, which ran from 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 until 6 a.m. on Jan. 5. The number of fatalities is up from the 11 deaths during last year’s holiday.

Two miscreants set fire to famous Key West buoy

January 1, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police are looking for two miscreants who set fire to and damaged the famous Southernmost Point Buoy.

Atlanta area officials panic and cancel events, citing omicron COVID variant

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta has canceled its New Year’s Eve Peach Drop as officials panic over the number of COVID-19 cases and specifically the Omicron variant of the virus.

Amid the celebrations, the holiday season can be difficult for some

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Christmas and New Year’s period is certainly a time for celebrating. But for many struggling with addition, it can be a difficult time.

Model train event returns to Kennesaw’s Southern Museum in January

December 27, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A popular model train event is returning to the Southern Museum in January.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

December 22, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Smyrna, Georgia, votes to dispose of controversial Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials here voted to dispose of a historic structure that once served as a controversial restaurant.

New Jersey lawmakers sign off on legislation to establish a permanent firefighter museum

December 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a bill to establish a permanent New Jersey museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.