Helen Hatzis
Ceri Smith and her husband Steve set out to manage an overgrown tree that had long stood outside their house. What began as a straightforward maintenance task quickly turned into an unexpected encounter with the property’s past. As Steve worked to cut the tree back, a set of brick steps and a distinctive archway appeared
Travelers who prefer the space and flexibility of vacation homes now have a clearer path to earning more rewards on those stays. The Chase Sapphire Preferred card recently added a dedicated bonus category that treats direct bookings at select rental platforms the same way many cards treat hotel stays. This adjustment reflects a broader shift
From a practical Waikīkī suite to a central beach stay and a quiet Ko Olina resort escape, these three Oʻahu hotels each shaped the trip in a different way. A hotel on Oʻahu is never just a place to sleep. It can decide whether your day begins with a shoreline walk, a short stroll to
Forecast models now indicate that the developing El Niño could reach peak strength competitive with the strongest events recorded over the past century. This outlook arrives at a moment when many travelers are already weighing options for ski trips, coastal escapes, and seasonal getaways across the United States. The information offers a useful prompt for
World of Hyatt members planning stays at recently opened hotels have access to an automatic points bonus that adds meaningful value to their trips. The promotion requires no separate registration and applies across a range of new properties in the United States and abroad. Because the offer runs only for a limited window after each
Maryland – Over the Fourth of July weekend, crews from the Maryland State Police aviation units carried out three distinct rescues across Talbot, Baltimore and Garrett counties. The incidents unfolded in markedly different settings: the tidal shallows of the Eastern Shore, the waters of Gunpowder Falls, and the wooded terrain of a western state park.
São Luís sits on the northern coast of Maranhão state in Brazil, where the historic center stands out for an unusual reason. Nearly every building facade in the old quarter is clad in hand-painted ceramic tiles known as azulejos, a legacy of Portuguese and French colonial influence that earned the district UNESCO World Heritage status.
Northern Virginia has long served as a gateway for travelers heading into or out of Washington, D.C. Its highways and suburban landscapes feel familiar to anyone passing through on the way to the capital or Dulles International Airport. Yet this same stretch of land now anchors the largest concentration of data centers on the planet,
World of Hyatt has introduced a meaningful adjustment to its award program that benefits its most dedicated members. Select elites and credit cardholders can now secure free night awards up to 13 months ahead of their travel dates. This development provides a practical edge when planning stays at sought-after properties where inventory tends to fill
London has long presented a practical challenge for travelers facing early departures. After living in central London for more than two years and navigating all six of its airports repeatedly, the realities of pre-dawn taxis, delayed trains, and last-minute scrambles become clear. Choosing an airport-adjacent hotel addresses the timeline pressure that affects frequent flyers, business
Paris prepares for its national holiday each July with a distinctive blend of military tradition, public gatherings, and evening spectacle. In 2026 the schedule carries an added layer of reflection, as July 14 marks the tenth anniversary of the Nice attack and will be observed as a day of remembrance. The principal fireworks display and
Daytona Beach, Fla. – Two swimmers drowned in rip currents off Daytona Beach during the recent holiday weekend, part of a wider pattern of water-related incidents along U.S. coasts. Volusia County authorities recorded more than 350 rescues in the area alone, highlighting how quickly conditions can shift for even experienced visitors. These events provide a