Datelines & Destinations Archives - Page 17 of 21

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 Todd DeFeo

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 Todd DeFeo

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.

Walt Disney World undertaking multi-year overhaul of EPCOT

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

“Over the next several years, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park will live up to that promise in a whole new way as it continues the biggest transformation of any Disney park in history, bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life through a plethora of new attractions and experiences,” the resort said in a news release.

In the COVID era, take a moment to enjoy the local surroundings

November 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to the COVID-19-mandated lock downs, the idea of traveling seems like a foreign concept.