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.
United Airlines has introduced its Elevated Polaris business class on select Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a thoughtful evolution in the carrier’s approach to premium long-haul travel. The new configuration features 64 suite-style seats arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, with enhanced privacy elements and elevated service touches that reflect careful attention to passenger comfort on extended
Delta Air Lines and Hyatt have announced an exclusive loyalty partnership that will let members earn in both programs at once. The collaboration arrives just as another major airline partnership with Hyatt comes to an end, giving travelers a fresh way to accumulate points and miles across flights and hotel stays. Details are expected to
Travelers mapping out autumn escapes to resort destinations now have a straightforward way to stretch their loyalty rewards further. Marriott Bonvoy has introduced a global promotion that rewards paid stays of two nights or longer with bonus points, with an extra layer available at participating resorts. The offer runs from September 22 through November 22,
Singapore Airlines has introduced a limited-time promotion through its KrisFlyer loyalty program that reduces the cost of select award tickets. The offer applies a 15 percent discount to economy and premium economy Saver awards, along with a 10 percent reduction on Scoot awards, for travel between November 2026 and May 2027 when bookings are completed
Airport security procedures have evolved considerably since the changes that followed the September 11 attacks, when non-ticketed visitors were largely restricted from proceeding past checkpoints. A new initiative from the Transportation Security Administration now offers a measured return to earlier practices at a limited number of facilities. Eligible individuals can apply for access that allows
A small team from a travel publication recently completed an ambitious journey that took them to every one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, from the ancient terraces of Machu Picchu in Peru to the marble symmetry of the Taj Mahal in India. They accomplished this on a single airline ticket issued through
Business travelers and frequent transatlantic flyers will soon have a new direct option when La Compagnie begins service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Düsseldorf Airport on April 23, 2027. The all-business-class carrier plans five weekly flights on the route, filling a longstanding gap for nonstop connections to one of Germany’s key industrial and corporate
A 62-year-old physician has turned a decades-old ambition into reality by completing two of the world’s most demanding physical challenges within weeks of each other. The Boston Marathon tested endurance on city streets, while the summit of Mount Everest demanded everything the body and mind could give at extreme altitude. What began as a personal
The Asian longhorned tick has quietly established itself across portions of the United States in recent years, turning familiar hiking trails and backyard edges into places where a newly identified virus now warrants thoughtful attention. Scientists in China recently described the pathogen, known as the Asian longhorned tick nairovirus, after investigating cases that did not
Millions of travelers count on TSA PreCheck, Clear and Global Entry to move through airports with less friction, and recent upgrades are making those pathways even more efficient. The changes focus on automation and expanded access rather than new fees for most users. ([1])These programs continue to reward preparation, especially for those who fly regularly
Miami – Florida International University’s Wall of Wind has long stood as a singular research tool for understanding extreme wind forces. A recent $15 million gift now supports its evolution into a next-generation facility capable of even more precise testing. The expansion promises deeper insights into how structures perform under the most intense hurricane conditions.
Los Angeles has long drawn visitors with the promise of mild Mediterranean days and famously dry summer air. That reputation helped shape the region’s identity as a place where heat rarely felt oppressive. Recent weeks have introduced a different sensation, one that locals and travelers alike are noticing in real time. A Storied Climate Draws
