Helen Hatzis, is the Chief Exploration Office and Co-Founder of Trip Jaunt.
Helen is a recipient of the Governor-General Award, has been honoured as one of Canada's Nicest People! A true xenophile at heart, she finds joy in traveling and delights in sharing her experiences through Trip Jaunt (formerly Weekend Jaunt), an online travel community and hub she established in 2010. Her aspiration is to inspire others to explore the world as she does!
Helen is an esteemed advisory member of the North American Travel Journalists Association.
Travelers departing from Tampa International Airport faced widespread delays on Thursday as weather conditions affected operations. More than 130 flights experienced holds, creating ripple effects for passengers across multiple routes. The situation highlights the routine challenges that summer weather can bring to one of Florida’s busiest gateways. Scale of the Disruption Airport officials reported that
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has become the first U.S. site for a new Transportation Security Administration trial that replaces the traditional officer-led ID check with automated gates. The pilot, which began earlier this summer at Security Checkpoint 2, is limited to TSA PreCheck members and represents an operational assessment of technology that could eventually appear
Each November, the Gaylord Hotels properties turn their attention to a singular winter ritual that draws families back year after year. The signature “ice!” experience transforms ordinary ballrooms into vast, chilled galleries where expert carvers shape two million pounds of ice into immersive scenes drawn from favorite holiday films. This season brings fresh chapters to
Texas Hill Country has drawn fresh attention after USA Today readers placed the region third among the nation’s best wine destinations to visit. The recognition highlights a landscape long admired for its rolling hills and clear rivers, now paired with a maturing wine industry. More than sixty wineries operate across the area, offering visitors a
A noticeable shift is underway in how many Americans plan their time away from daily routines. Rather than defaulting to familiar resort settings, growing numbers are turning toward working farms for stays that emphasize direct involvement with the land and its rhythms. Recent surveys indicate that 84 percent of travelers express interest in lodging on
Brignoles, a quiet Provençal town roughly 90 kilometers east of Marseille, found itself at the center of a contained but concerning wildfire this week. The blaze, which began on a Wednesday afternoon, consumed about 100 hectares of land before firefighters brought it under control the following day. Among those asked to leave their homes temporarily
Travelers who commit to an Antarctica expedition cruise face a multi-year planning timeline that shapes everything from budgets to expectations. The decision affects not only the individual but also the operators who must meet strict environmental standards and the broader community of scientists and conservationists who monitor human presence on the continent. Demand has risen
American Express has expanded its Membership Rewards program to include direct transfers to the ALL Accor loyalty program. The change gives cardholders a new route to redeem points for stays at Accor properties around the world. It marks the third hotel partnership available to members in Canada, alongside existing options with Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton
Ibiza draws visitors from across Europe and beyond each summer, drawn by its clear waters and lively energy. Yet residents who have made the island their home year-round point to a different set of experiences that reveal its deeper character. These quieter rhythms emerge in ancient stone streets, family-run vineyards, and short boat rides to
Panama’s San Blas Islands stretch along the Caribbean coast in a chain of low-lying coral formations. The Guna Yala people have maintained authority over the region for generations, shaping how visitors encounter its waters and shores. Travelers who arrive often note the immediate contrast between the open sea and the protected shallows that surround each
Travelers who have long relied on Allegiant Air for straightforward, low-cost flights to vacation spots and smaller cities now have a new choice on the horizon. The Las Vegas-based carrier announced plans to add a first-class cabin to select aircraft beginning in 2027, marking a notable evolution for an airline built on minimal frills and
Cancun – The Breathless Cancún Soul Resort & Spa will reopen on October 31 under new ownership and branding. Hilton will operate the property as Amàre Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. The move adds a distinctive adults-only property to the company’s growing collection of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The Timeline
