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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Brandon Lee started with six piglets flown in from California, and now raises 60 Berkshire pigs on his farm on Hawaii Island.

Restaurateur successfully sows a new ventureIn 2014, six Berkshire piglets were flown in from Santa Clara, Calif., and Kaunamano was born. Today that original batch of a...

The Lanai, a new 50-foot sailing catamaran owned by the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, is used for snorkeling, diving, whale-watching and other tours.

Aquatic activities and beyond at Four Seasons Resort LanaiThe resort sitting near Lanai's Hulopoe Bay has purchased a 50-foot sailing catamaran, a 40-foot rigid inflatable boat that can...

New managing director at Grand WaileaAllan C. Federer has worked in the hospitality industry for three decades.

TripAdvisor honors Aqua-Aston propertiesTripAdvisor recently awarded 23 Aqua-Aston-managed properties with its annual Certificate of Excellence, including 21 in...

Hiro's Ohana Grill, a new restaurant at the Hotel Molokai, is run by three brothers, and the executive chef is one of their sons.

Family values at Hotel Molokai's Ohana GrillThe Ohana Grill soft-opened at the Hotel Molokai in mid-July, and the plan is to hold a grand opening on Aug. 19.

The Laylow, which opened in Waikiki in March, welcomes well-behaved dogs and provides a dog bed and bowls.

The pet set: Dog-friendly properties across the IslandsNot only are more hotels and resorts providing pet accommodations, a handful are adding special perks and treats.

Made in Hawaii Festival set for Aug. 18-20Approximately 400 exhibitors turn out each year for the showcase of Hawaii-made products.

Herringbone set to open in WaikikiThe seafood-focused restaurant from Hakkasan Group and chef Brian Malarkey of "Top Chef" fame is scheduled to open in Honolulu...

Children's festival returns to Ko OlinaThe fourth annual Ko Olina Children's Film and Music Festival, slated for Sept. 23, will feature a range of entertainment and...

The farm at Kukuiula on Kauai's southern shore provides produce for the resort restaurant and is host to many public programs. The property is in the process of doubling its growing area.

Cultivating agritourism in earnestResorts and other properties are investing more resources and staff than ever into building their agritourism features.