Datelines & Destinations Archives

The fully vaccinated now may move about the country, CDC says

April 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Good news, travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says fully vaccinated travelers can travel at low risk to themselves.

South Dakota tourism officials optimistic about the return of visitors this summer

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

South Dakota tourism officials are optimistic about a return of tourists this summer despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

KiwiRail reduces number of South Island trains amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is reducing the number of passenger tourist trains it runs on the South Island as New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international visitors.

Looking back at Christchurch and exploring the whole story of a destination

February 22, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Exploring places means sometimes looking at the less than idyllic parts of its story. As the world pauses to remember the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake’s anniversary, my thoughts turned to that resilient city.

In COVID, taking a moment to think about places visited

February 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

You don’t need me to tell you the COVID-19 pandemic has been disheartening. As someone who loves to travel and explore, it’s made me think about the places I’ve visited, the people I’ve encountered over the years and the experiences I’ve enjoyed.

Bill would require New Jersey tourism department to produce promotional videos

January 20, 2021 The Center Square

A New Jersey assemblyman wants the state tourism department to step up its promotion of the Garden State, anticipating the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds: We will crack down on bad behavior on planes following Capitol protests

January 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cracking down on “unruly airline passengers.” The agency said it has seen a “disturbing increase” of airline passengers disrupting flights “with threatening or violent behavior.”

Rule could lead to return of commercial supersonic flights

January 6, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule it says will help facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft.

TSA screening numbers show how much COVID has impacted air travel

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

About a third as many people have passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during the first three weeks of December as did a year ago.

FRA certifies NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control system

December 21, 2020 The Center Square

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has certified NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system about a month after the agency expressed concerns about whether the commuter railroad would meet the end of year deadline.