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.
Disney Cruise Line has shared fresh details about its next Wish-class vessel, Disney Believe, which is scheduled to enter service in late 2027. The announcements highlight several original experiences designed to expand the storytelling options available at sea. Bookings for the ship’s initial voyages are expected to open later this month. ([1]) Expanding the Wish-Class
Santa Ana – Positioned in western El Salvador, the city offers travelers a practical and inviting starting point for reaching some of the country’s most striking natural sites. Its compact scale and central location make day trips to volcanic peaks and crater lakes straightforward, while the presence of other visitors often leads to easy conversations
Gulf Coast communities from Mississippi through Alabama and into the western Florida Panhandle are tracking Hurricane Isaias, which strengthened into the Atlantic season’s first hurricane late on October 7. The system is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, bringing the potential for heavy rain and coastal impacts. Travelers with
Las Vegas has long drawn travelers with its bright lights and energy, yet a recent shift in its approach to tourism places even greater emphasis on layered experiences that blend entertainment, dining, and attractions into something more cohesive and repeatable. The city now treats destinations themselves as immersive environments rather than simple stops on an
St. Louis has long served as a key hub for travelers across the American Midwest. Icelandair’s decision to add direct service from Keflavik International Airport near Reykjavík marks a notable expansion for the airline and opens a fresh path for passengers in the heartland. The new route begins May 14, 2027, and runs through October
Sydney draws visitors with its striking harbor setting, layered neighborhoods, and a dining scene that ranges from casual waterfront spots to refined tasting menus. For American travelers, the long journey becomes more manageable when airline miles cover flights and hotel points handle accommodations. Strategic redemptions through major U.S. programs turn what might seem like an
Travelers seeking a seamless blend of branded luxury and all-inclusive convenience now have a new option on Costa Rica’s northwest coast. The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa has opened its doors in Guanacaste, marking the first time the JW Marriott name appears on an all-inclusive property. The resort occupies a site previously home
Dreischor, Netherlands – In a quiet corner of Zeeland province, a black-tarred barn built in 1735 now stands as the model for KLM’s latest Delft Blue miniature. The airline unveiled the piece on its anniversary this month, continuing a tradition that dates to the 1950s. Each year the carrier selects a real Dutch building and
Alaska draws travelers with its vast glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and abundant marine life that few other places can match. A cruise offers one of the most seamless ways to witness these landscapes, from calving ice walls to breaching whales, while moving between remote coastal communities. Recent guidance from The Points Guy highlights how fares for
Caye Caulker sits just off the coast of Belize, a compact island where the pace of life invites visitors to linger rather than rush. One traveler’s most memorable evening there involved little more than a plastic chair on a guest apartment balcony, the slow drift of fishing boats on the horizon, and reggae drifting from
Caye Caulker welcomed its visitors with a Caribbean sunset that turned the water to gold. A traveler arriving from Chetumal in Mexico discovered the island’s unhurried spirit almost immediately when a lost wallet prompted unexpected kindness from locals. That first evening set the tone for a visit defined by gentle rhythms rather than packed itineraries.
Ponant operates a fleet of small, purpose-built vessels that reach some of the planet’s most isolated coastlines and polar waters. The French line’s approach centers on expedition-style voyages that prioritize access over volume, allowing travelers to step ashore in places where larger ships cannot venture. Its itineraries span the Antarctic Peninsula, the high Arctic, and
