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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Signature Suite Toronto to Close for Major Upgrade

Air Canada will temporarily close its Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson International Airport later this year to complete a significant expansion. The move affects passengers who hold access to the premium lounge on international departures. Travelers planning flights through the hub can prepare by noting the defined closure window and the carrier’s arrangements for the

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Jimmy Chin's Vision of Wild Beauty

Jimmy Chin has long documented the world’s most dramatic mountain environments through both still photography and film. His latest work appears in the group exhibition “What Holds Us,” now on view in Chelsea before traveling to London and Shanghai. The show pairs his images with pieces by Alex Prager and Jack Davison, yet Chin’s contribution

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Hill Country Road Trip: Wineries, Springs, and Live Music

The Texas Hill Country offers a compact yet richly varied landscape that bridges the greener eastern reaches of the state with its drier western expanses. Limestone hills, clear aquifer-fed streams, and stands of juniper and live oak create a setting where urban energy meets rural calm. An itinerary linking San Antonio and Austin captures this

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The Nicaraguan Island Built by Two Volcanoes—and Why Travelers Are Just Discovering It

Ometepe rises from the waters of Lake Nicaragua as a striking geological formation created by the twin volcanoes Concepción and Maderas. The island combines dramatic natural landscapes with the unhurried rhythms of local communities, offering visitors a chance to engage with both in measured, respectful ways. Its appeal lies in the opportunity for independent exploration

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Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Expands Hotel Credit to $1,000 a Year

Business travelers who value thoughtful hotel stays now have more room to plan them. Beginning in 2027, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business will double its annual statement credit for eligible properties booked through Chase Travel, lifting the total from $500 to $1,000. The change arrives alongside a new annual limit on one bonus earning

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A Routine Creek Survey in California Unearthed a Well-Preserved Ice Age Relic

San Mateo County, California – What began as an ordinary field survey for a habitat restoration project quickly turned into an unexpected encounter with deep time. Geomorphologist Brigid Lynch spotted what appeared to be an unusual rock while working along a creek in a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserve. The object proved to be

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South Florida Weather Turns Wetter and Stormier

South Florida – An upper-level disturbance moving across the western Atlantic is shifting the region toward a wetter pattern just as many visitors arrive for fall getaways. Scattered showers remain possible through the coming days, with rain chances climbing noticeably by Friday and staying elevated through the weekend and into early next week. Travelers heading

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Lake Mead Levels Remain Low After Monsoon Rains

At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the shoreline continues to display the familiar white band known as the bathtub ring, a visible marker of long-term water decline that shapes the experience for the millions who visit each year. Boaters and houseboaters navigate around exposed rock and shifting launch points, while hikers and sightseers at nearby

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X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain: The Fourth-Dimension Coaster That Expanded the Possibilities of Thrill Rides

Six Flags Magic Mountain has long positioned itself as the Thrill Capital of the World, a destination where engineering ambition meets the desire for intense, memorable experiences. Among its many attractions, X2 stands out for its pioneering fourth-dimension design, which introduced independent seat rotation to roller coasters when it debuted in 2002. The ride’s story

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Determination on the Trail: Kurt Siuzdak’s Seven-Hour Ascent of Mt. Washington

New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington stands as the Northeast’s highest peak, a destination that draws hikers seeking both challenge and sweeping views across the Presidential Range. On a recent Tuesday, 61-year-old Kurt Siuzdak of Connecticut demonstrated remarkable resolve by continuing his climb for roughly seven hours after sustaining a dislocated shoulder and back injury. ([1])His story

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Newburyport, Massachusetts — A Dramatic Swirling Cloud of Tree Swallows Signals the Start of Fall Migration

Thousands of tree swallows have gathered in striking, tornado-like formations over the marshes of Plum Island, creating a fleeting natural display that draws attention each September. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently shared video of the event at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, noting how the birds pause here to rest and

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Grand Hyatt's First All-Inclusive Resort Arrives in Cancun

Cancun – The Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort is set to open in December, marking the brand’s first property in the destination and its first all-inclusive concept worldwide. Owned by Grupo Diestra, the 500-room beachfront hotel sits within the gated Puerto Cancun community and offers direct access to the marina, nearby golf, and the Caribbean