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Survey: Leisure travelers plan to reduce travel plans amid rising COVID cases

September 7, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Southern Spirits returns to Southern Museum on Sept. 17

August 18, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host their second Southern Spirits on September 17.

Literally, the buck stopped here

August 18, 2021 Todd DeFeo

One of the fascinating places to visit in Key West is the Truman Little White House.

A walk through the quiet streets of Atlanta

August 17, 2021 Todd DeFeo

I almost forgot how much I enjoy looking up at architecture, especially in the debacle that is 2020 and 2021.

Be patient when traveling this summer, travel group says

June 28, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Air travelers to be patient and prepared more Americans are planning to travel this summer, AAA says.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey Assembly backs plan to spend $25 million in federal funds on tourism

June 25, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a measure to spend $25 million in federal funds to promote travel and tourism in the Garden State.

Finding the quirky gems

June 15, 2021 Karen Gershowitz

Ferreting out authentic local experiences and out-of-the-way quirky places is one of the great joys of traveling.

Are more people using their phones while behind the wheel?

June 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

At first glance, it seems as though more people may be glued to their phones while driving. Dangerous, no doubt, but is it true? Has law enforcement stopped enforcing the hands-free law?

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum launching new Southern Spirits event on July 16

June 1, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation will host the first Southern Spirits, an adults-only event featuring live music, a light food tasting, drinks and a chance to explore the Smithsonian Institute-affiliated museum after hours.

Five reasons why Athens, Georgia is the perfect post-pandemic vacation spot

May 25, 2021 Howard Scott

States are loosening up pandemic restrictions just as the days are getting longer, and that means many of us are keen on adventuring after having been cooped up for so long. But, where do you go if you want a safe, out-of-the-way destination that’s also a lot of fun? There is no better place than my hometown, Athens, Georgia.