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.

New theories add intrigue to search for missing MH370

July 29, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s been more than two years since MH370 ended in the Indian Ocean. Now, new theories about what happened to the flight are adding intrigue to the search for the missing plane.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson, first airport to eclipse 100 million passengers, continues to grow

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year served more than 100 million passengers, the first airport ever to reach the mark.

London mayor wants world to know city is open

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Just in case there was any question, London is in fact open for business. So, come visit, the mayor is telling the world.

The Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis

People visiting national parks this year, survey finds

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

More than three in four Americans (79 percent) are planning to visit a national park in the next year, according to a new AAA survey.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln Presidential Library historian named Illinois state historian

July 27, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have named a research historian at the Lincoln Presidential Library Illinois state historian.

Eight airlines selected to fly to Cuba

July 8, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Eight U.S. airlines have been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin scheduled flights to Havana.

What should the dress code be for fliers?

July 7, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

More than one in five travelers (21 percent) say airlines have the right to ask passengers to change their attire before boarding a plane.

Railroad Rendezvous returns to Southern Museum in July

July 7, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will hold its popular Railroad Rendezvous event on July 16.

National Museum of Funeral History opens exhibit on saints

July 6, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston has opened a new exhibit exploring the lives and deaths of the Popes.

Museum of the American Revolution to open in April 2017

July 6, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is set to open its doors on April 19.