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.

National Parks could remain open even if government shuts

January 18, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

National parks will remain open even if the government shuts down starting tomorrow, published reports indicate.

Southeastern Railway Museum hosting Type-In on Jan. 20

January 16, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host typewriter enthusiasts from across the region during the Southeastern Typewriter Type-In.

Outcome decided for some monuments in New York City

January 16, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Following a review, New York City Mayor de Blasio’s Mayoral Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments and Markers decided the monument can stay.

Metropolitan Museum of Art to start charging mandatory admission

January 5, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The mandatory admission for visitors from outside of New York will match those suggested prices: $25 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students.

Survey: More planning to travel for leisure in 2018

January 2, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

One in three (33 percent) of travelers surveyed said they plan to travel more for leisure in 2018.

Survey finds a foodie trend for 2018

January 1, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Four in 10 travelers (41 percent) plan to incorporate new food and drink destinations into their travel plans in 2018.

Wellington hoping for an uptick in the number of visitors

December 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand’s capital city is hoping for a busy summer after a tourism slow-down last year in the wake of an earthquake.

Funding for ChristChurch Cathedral rebuild approved in New Zealand

December 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand government will contribute $10 million NZD (nearly $7 million) to help rebuild the historic Anglican cathedral in Christchurch.

Model train event returns to Southern Museum in January

December 7, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The eighth annual iteration of the Trains, Trains, Trains event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Officials: Travelers beware of secondhand smoke

November 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal officials are warning travelers about the dangers of secondhand smoke after finding 27 of the busiest 50 airports in the world allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.