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.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

A new president means a new presidential library will soon open

January 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

While the passing of the baton from one president to the next signals a historic, not to mention a peaceful, shift of power, it signals something else: A new presidential library is on the horizon.

With more visitors to Joshua Tree National Park comes concerns from park leaders

January 20, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More than 2.5 million people visited Joshua Tree National Park last year, an increase of more than 500,000 from 2015, park officials said.

London sees record number of international visitors during first nine months of 2016

January 19, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A record 14 million international visitors went to London during the first nine months of 2016, according to International Passenger Survey (IPS) figures released today.

Which airline has the best frequent flyer program?

January 19, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

There is always a great debate about which airline has the best frequent flyer program.

American to offer ‘no-frills’ Basic Economy fares

January 18, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

American Airlines says it will start selling no-frills Basic Economy fares next month, and customers who buy the fares will not be allowed to bring overhead bin luggage on board.

French officials planning overhaul for Eiffel Tower

January 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in France are planning a €300 million (roughly $321 million) makeover of the Eiffel Tower, according to published reports.

Search ends for MH370

January 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials have ended the search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight No. 370, according to published reports.

Italian officials working to ensure David is earthquake proof

January 16, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in Italy are working to ensure Michelangelo’s famed David sculpture is earthquake proof. The move follows a severe earthquake that shook central Italy and left 300 people dead.

TSA agents report finding more guns at checkpoints nationwide

January 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The TSA said its agents discovered 3,391 firearms in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country in 2016.

George Lucas picks Los Angeles for new museum

January 10, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Filmmaker George Lucas has picked Los Angeles for the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.