Tovin Lapan- Tovin Lapan is a West Coast-based freelance journalist. He has covered Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.: Travel Weekly

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Tovin Lapan

Tovin Lapan

Tovin Lapan has covered Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.

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Customers of the Ghost Bus Hawaii watch a short movie that introduces the narrative before boarding.

Ghost Bus brings Japanese-style frights to HawaiiThe horror import has rolled into Honolulu, offering a new activity that promises to send heart rates soaring.

Hogan Hospitality consolidates brandsThe hotel management company, which has flagship properties in Hawaii, has announced plans to retire the Marin Management...

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort is hosting the Unbridled Retreat in July with equine gestalt coach Devon Combs.

Updated wellness offerings at Hawaii resortsFollowing two years of living with the stress and restrictions of Covid-19, travelers are gravitating toward wellness...

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort opened a new event pavilion (seen here in a rendering) in March that will host the hotel's Luau Ka Hikina and other programming.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort unveils event pavilionThe seaside Halau Hookipa pavilion will host luau performances and other programming and is available to book for private...

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the first fee-charging U.S. national park to offer a digital entry pass option.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park introduces digital passesThe park is the first fee-charging U.S. national park to offer a digital site pass to expedite entry.

The Kissel Uptown Oakland is part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection.

Kissel Uptown Oakland aims to resonate with locals and visitorsThe new hotel is in a bustling district of the Bay Area city with concert venues, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Hanalei Colony Resort recently completed work on a new two-story building (seen here in a rendering) that includes grills for cooking, a wet bar, bathrooms and a shower.

Hanalei Colony Resort marking its belated 50th birthdayFor the first time in four years there is no construction going on, no road closures to navigate and no pandemic restrictions...

Four Seasons Resort Lanai has introduced an on-site observatory with a 40-inch telescope that will be home to new cultural and astronomical programming.

Four Seasons Resort Lanai opens a new observatoryThe two-story observatory houses a 40-inch telescope and will be home to cultural and astronomical programming.

The Lanai is a second-floor lounge for guests of the new Hokupaa tower at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kaanapali.

As Covid restrictions expire, it's time to book the Aloha StateCovid-19 protocols are sunsetting, cruise ships are returning and there are plenty of refreshed hotel options to choose from.

The updated Herb Kane Lounge at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort features a piece by fiber artist Marques Hanalei Marzan that stretches across the space.

Outrigger Reef unveils new cultural centerThe Waikiki Beach resort's Herb Kane Lounge has also been updated as part of an $80 million revamp of the property.