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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Maui Kaanapali Villas completes makeoverThe $6.7 million project will lead to a 35% reduction in the resort's carbon footprint, according to Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

Sheraton Maui offers whale-watching packageThe "Dive into Maui" deal includes oceanfront accommodations, snorkel gear and two pairs of binoculars for the duration of the...

Seaside 'entertainment restaurant' opens in HiloHula Hulas, the first in a planned series of farm-to-table restaurants offering entertainment, opened Nov. 2 next to Grand...

The "Brunch for All Seasons" held every Sunday at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina highlights many of the culinary traditions and influences of Hawaiian cuisine, including a design-your-own poke station.

On Oahu, navigating Four Seasons' bountiful brunchThe "Brunch for All Seasons" highlights local products and the range of culinary influences that make up Hawaiian cuisine.

Island Air ceases operations

Island Air ceases operationsThe end for the Hawaiian interisland airline comes after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October.

Greg Solatorio blows a conch to announce the arrival of visitors to his family’s land in the Halawa Valley on Molokai.

Sharing sacred culture and history on Molokai"Culture is sacred, not secret," is one of Greg Solatorio's mantras that he repeated several times during a tour of his...

Island Air names two new directorsDenise Blas-Phillips is taking over as the director of human resources, and Steven Longdon has been promoted to the role of...

Mahina and Sun's names new executive chefErik Leong has been in the restaurant industry for more than decade, previously working at Ed Kenney's Town restaurant.

Arrivals, spending up for first 9 months of 2017Spending from visitors increased 7% to more than $12.5 billion, and arrivals increased 5% to just over 7 million visitors.

A group on the Kualoa Ranch catamaran tour of Kaneohe Bay gets splashed by a wave during the trip out to sea.

Kualoa Ranch a picture-perfect preserveNumerous feature films and TV shows have been shot there, including "Jurassic Park," "Hawaii Five-O" and "Lost."