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.

Survey: Short-term rental sites should comply with local laws

September 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A national survey conducted on behalf of a hotel association shows Americans support changing federal law to eliminate loopholes short-term rental sites use to avoid complying with local laws.

Old cars cruise into Southeastern Railway Museum for car show

September 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum today hosted dozens of vintage cars for its Georgia Cool Cruisers Cool Cars and Old Trains Cruise-In.

Afraid to fly? Chances are, you are not alone

August 21, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

With the upcoming Labor Day holiday, throngs of travelers will head to the airport for a final summer getaway. But, how many of those travelers are afraid to fly?

This is the most-surveilled city in the United States

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The city may be too busy to hate, but it’s not too busy to watch.

Auckland War Memorial Museum unveils new Roll of Honour

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand recently unveiled a new Roll of Honour in the World War II Hall of Memories.

Atlanta bans nighttime use of electric scooters

August 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has ordered a citywide electric scooter ban during the overnight hours.

Another Atlanta area city bans e-scooters

July 5, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna, Ga., City Council last month voted to ban shareable e-scooters in the city, making it the latest Atlanta area city to pass such a prohibition.

Atlanta city council votes to ban public smoking in Atlanta

July 2, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta City Council has approved legislation banning smoking and vaping in public places in the city.

Group opposes tax provision in Ohio’s proposed budget

June 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A travel association is opposing provisions in Ohio’s proposed budget that would apply the state sales and use tax and local hotel occupancy tax to the fees charged by travel agents.

Marietta, Georgia: ‘Many people visit … due to its rich history’

May 22, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

One of the best ways to explore the greater Atlanta area is to leave the city and head to a suburb, and Marietta is as good of a place as any to start.