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 visitor spending, arrivals up through AugustVisitor spending is up 8.5% and arrivals have increased 4.7% compared to the same period in 2016, according to HTA data.

Merriman restaurants host land conservation benefitsGuest chefs Andrew Le and Mark Noguchi are pitching in for events to benefit the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.

Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Lanai

Ellison's palate informs Four Seasons Resort Lanai offeringsWith few other options for dining on the island, the Four Seasons' five core restaurants offer an eclectic range of foods.

A view of the bay near the original Kalawao settlement where the Hawaiian government marooned people with leprosy in the 19th century.

Tales of tragedy, compassion at KalaupapaTaking the trail down drives home the isolation of the original colony, where the Hawaiian government marooned people with...

The Maui Invitational basketball tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center features Virginia Commonwealth University and many other top NCAA programs.

Sports season kicks off in HawaiiIn Hawaii, athletes come out to play in the fall and winter, when the island becomes a hotbed for sports and competitions...

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines announce partnershipIf approved, the agreement, which includes codesharing, joint lounge access and frequent flyer program reciprocity, would take...

Honua Kai renovating pools, offers specialThe "Sun, Sand and Savings" package offers accommodations at $100 off the published hotel rates.

Mina restaurant coming to Four Seasons Ko OlinaMichael Mina, a James Beard-award winner, will be taking over the resort's existing beachfront restaurant.

Mokio Preserve on Molokai's northwest coast is part of the Molokai Land Trust, an organization that works to restore and conserve natural areas on the island.

Education and sweat equity with Molokai Land TrustThe preserve lands are open to residents and groups to participate in subsistence and volunteer activities.

Shop till you drop at Hilton Hawaiian VillageHappy Wahine, a Hawaiian-owned and operated brand that features unique handbags with modern tropical designs, is scheduled to...