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

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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Hawaii begins warning system testsIn the wake of North Korea's test launches, Hawaii's attack warning signal tests began on Dec. 1.

A rendering of the planned redesign of the rooms at the Waikiki Beachcomber.

Waikiki Beachcomber starting rebrand and renovationThe Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber will officially be known as the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger starting on Feb. 1.

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, featuring 232 rooms and 17 suites all with ocean views, is undergoing a $46 million renovation and rebranding to Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

Hapuna Beach rebranding and renovatingIn March, the property will rebrand as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

Lahaina readies Chinese New Year feteThe celebration includes cultural programs, martial arts demonstrations and Chinese tea and food for sale.

Hawaii October numbers continue year-long trendVisitor spending was up 4% and arrivals were up 3%, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Hawaiian Airlines expands West Coast serviceThe flights from San Diego Airport to Maui's Kahului Airport will begin May 1 and utilize the new Airbus A321neo aircraft.

In July, Nicole and Gabrielle Naughten opened the Hale Ohu Bed & Breakfast, a five-minute drive from Volcanoes National Park.

Sibling hostelry at Hawaii Island B&BIdentical twins Gabrielle and Nicole Naughten opened Hale Ohu Bed and Breakfast in Volcano Village in July.

A surfer waits for a wave at a surf break off Waikiki in Honolulu.

Let's go surfin' now; everybody's learning howHawaii is a wonderful place to learn to surf. There are ample breaks, no need for restrictive wetsuits, a plethora of surf...

The Embassy Suites by Hilton opens in KapoleiThe Embassy Suites by Hilton opened a branch in Kapolei in October.

Island hopping with Four SeasonsFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts recently announced a new package deal that takes guests to four Hawaiian Islands and four of...