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.

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.

Bill would allow Ohio bars to stay open longer for the next year

March 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

An Ohio lawmaker has introduced legislation that would extend operating hours for bars for the next year.

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.