Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Don’t raise taxes on fliers, airline group says

April 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A White House proposal to levy additional taxes on travelers has drawn the ire of the industry trade organization that represents U.S. airlines.

Amtrak hopes more riders means more money

April 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is hoping a continued growth in the number of riders translates into increased funding for the national railroad.

Picking baseball’s best teams: 19th century edition

April 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In honor of opening day, here is a brief look at five of the greatest teams to ever take the field. Before the turn of the 20th century, that is.

Hoover Dam is a one-of-a-kind experience

March 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Located roughly 35 miles east of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an easy — and worthwhile — day trip from Sin City. A number of tour groups offer sightseeing excursions from Vegas hotels for those travelers who don’t have access to a vehicle.

History happened here: Alcatraz closed 50 years ago this month

March 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 50 years since the infamous Alcatraz closed as a federal prison.

Las Vegas museum tells of city’s history with nuclear testing

March 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Most retellings of Las Vegas’ history focus on the mob, casinos or the evolution of the neon sign.

FAA approves Boeing’s certification plan for redesigned 787 batteries

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Airlines could soon return Boeing 787 aircraft to commercial service, possibly within a matter of weeks, according to various published reports.

Chavez the latest former leader to go on display, maybe?

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The latest in macabre tourist attractions may have hit a snag this week.

TSA administrator: The individual is dangerous, not the object

March 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

TSA Administrator John Pistole this week said he understands “concerns” raised by critics of a proposed policy to allow passengers to carry small knives on planes, but he is standing pat.

Unreleased Dylan demo to be released on Record Store Day

March 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A previously unreleased Bob Dylan demo recording will be released next month on Record Store Day, and the song is set to appear on a future collection of unreleased Dylan recordings.