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[ August 24, 2026 ] Restoration of Belfast’s Samson and Goliath put focus on city’s industrial past News
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‘72 ‘Happy Games’ marred by terrorist attack

September 5, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The 1972 Summer Olympics aimed to present a drastically different view of the country than the last summer games held in the Nazi-led country in 1936 and overseen by Adolf Hitler.

Columbus, Ohio: Zoo, science museum ranked No. 1

September 4, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

Recently, USA Travel Guide named Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the No. 1 Zoo in America. In addition, Parents magazine named Columbus’ science museum, COSI, the No. 1 Science Center in the country.

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.

AAA: Number of Labor Day travelers decline

August 30, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Fewer people will be traveling this Labor Day, according to AAA.

Alton Brown celebrates 10 years of ‘Good Eats’

August 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Alton Brown took to the stage tonight to celebrate 10 years of his popular “Good Eats” show on the Food Network.

A rooftop view of Atlanta

August 28, 2009 The Travel Trolley

AirTran looking to add a trio of popular destinations

August 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

AirTran Airways is looking to add three popular destinations to its lineup – Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Aruba.

Attendance at national parks on the rise

August 23, 2009 The Travel Trolley

During the first half of 2009, national parks saw an increase of roughly 4.5 million visits when compared to the same time period in 2008.