The Travel Trolley, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Survey: Seat belt use on the rise

September 21, 2009 The Travel Trolley

An estimated 84 percent of people nationwide wear seat belts, according to the latest National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS).

Bill helps promote U.S. as ‘top international travel destination’

September 19, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation earlier this month to create a “public-private partnership to promote the United States as a top international travel destination,” according to a news release from Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev.

UGA Pres: Please stop littering on game days

September 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Please come to University of Georgia football games. Just clean up your mess.

Cartersville’s Tellus joins Smithsonian Affiliations Program

September 16, 2009 The Travel Trolley

By joining the network, the science museum now has greater access to the collections and educational resources of the 47 museums, libraries and research centers in the Smithsonian network.

Cedar Point rated ‘Best Amusement Park in the World’

September 15, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, was named as the “Best Amusement Park in the World” in the Golden Ticket Awards, which are presented annually by the Amusement Today newspaper.

WDW’s Fantasyland to expand

September 12, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom could soon be expanded. An announcement was made at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., according to a number of bloggers.

Ga. parks offer free day

September 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is offering free admission on Sept. 26 as part of National Public Lands Day.

Web site: More toilets needed on aircraft

September 3, 2009 The Travel Trolley

SeatGuru, which touts itself as “the web’s most comprehensive resource for airline information,” thinks waiting in line for the bathroom while flying stinks. So, they’re call for more bathrooms on airplanes.

Survey: Family vacations worth the money

September 2, 2009 The Travel Trolley

More than nine out of 10 Americans agree that “family vacations are worth the money” – even during tough times.

Orbitz integrates Google Street View into site

September 1, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Orbitz has integrated Google Street View into its mapping functionality, allowing travelers to check out a hotel’s neighborhood before making a reservation.