Helen Hatzis Profile Overview

Helen Hatzis

Helen Hatzis

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.
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United Adds Four New Routes From Newark

United Airlines has announced four new or returning nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport, giving travelers simpler access to cities across Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Nebraska. The additions, operated by United Express partners, begin September 24 and rely on efficient regional jets suited to these shorter domestic segments. The move strengthens connections from the

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Lake Mead’s Shifting Waters: What the Coming Years Hold for Visitors

Nestled between Nevada and Arizona, Lake Mead has long drawn travelers seeking wide desert horizons and the quiet power of one of the nation’s largest reservoirs. Recent forecasts point to a continued decline in water levels, driven by record-low snowpack and persistent drought conditions across the Colorado River basin. This measured shift invites visitors to

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Manhattan Beach Parking Changes Ahead for Beachgoers This Season

Manhattan Beach, California – A beloved stretch of Southern California coastline is preparing for a shift in how visitors access its popular beach lots and city streets. The adjustment comes at a time when many travelers are finalizing summer plans, making it a practical detail worth noting early. City leaders have moved forward with higher

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Texas Hill Country Upgrades Flood Alerts

Texas Hill Country faced another round of intense storms this week, bringing flash flooding to some of the same river corridors hit hard in 2025. At least two people died and hundreds required rescue, yet many residents noted that preparations made since the previous disaster helped limit greater harm. Officials had spent the past year

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Sam Roberts Has Lived on a Cruise Ship for Ten Years

Sam Roberts has maintained a residence aboard a cruise ship since 2016. The arrangement began during a period of personal transition after a breakup, when he booked a last-minute sailing while renovations on a newly purchased home were still underway. What was intended as a short-term solution has now spanned a full decade, shaping a

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The Hotel Points You've Been Saving Could Buy You a Front-Row Seat to Something Unforgettable

Marriott Bonvoy has long been associated with hotel stays across its vast network of properties. Yet the loyalty program now extends further, offering members access to curated experiences through its Moments platform. These redemptions allow points earned from stays or everyday spending to unlock access to events and activities that stand apart from a standard

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Hotel Chelsea Artist Tradition Faces Change

The Hotel Chelsea has welcomed creative residents for more than a century, its hallways and rooms serving as both home and studio for painters, writers, and musicians. That long record of artistic life now intersects with the practical demands of operating a landmark property in a changing city. One current resident, whose work remains visible

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Aer Lingus Revises Direct Routes to Dublin From Several U.S. Cities

Travelers based in Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis will soon need to adjust their plans for nonstop journeys to Ireland. Aer Lingus has confirmed it will end direct flights from those cities to Dublin Airport later this year, while service from Seattle will pause during the quieter winter period before returning for the following summer

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Under Canvas Yosemite Brings Resort Comfort to the Wild

California – A new glamping outpost has opened its canvas doors just outside Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to settle into the landscape with a level of ease rarely found under the open sky. The property sits roughly ten minutes from the Big Oak Flat entrance, placing guests close enough to reach Yosemite

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What Chicago Travelers Should Know About Wildfire Smoke

Chicago woke to hazy skies and a faint smoky scent this week as winds carried emissions from hundreds of Canadian wildfires southward. The situation has triggered an air quality alert across the city and northern Illinois, prompting visitors to reconsider extended time outdoors. Travelers passing through or planning short stays can still enjoy the destination