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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Kauai's Mokihana to be renovatedThe 80-room hotel will remain open during construction, which is expected to be completed by February.

Outrigger Waikiki marks 50th year with promotionsThe "$50 for 50" deal grants guests a $50 resort credit when they book five night or more, while the "Hawaii 5-0" package can...

Hawaii arrivals, spending up for MaySpending among visitors was up 9.8% and arrivals were up 4.2% in 2017 compared to the first five months of 2016.

Kauai Shores on the Garden Isle's Coconut Coast recently finished a two-year, $10 million renovation including a refurbished pool and new Jacuzzi.

A 'fresh, contemporary' refurb for Kauai ShoresThe $10 million project touched on the rooms, lobby and amenities at the property, about two miles from Kapaa town.

Kini Oliveira scouts the pools along Hana’s beach before casting a throw net to catch fish.

Hana: Cultural connections via disconnectionThe locals will tell you Hana is the "most Hawaiian" place on Maui. It takes an effort to get here, and at the eastern tip of...

Turtle Bay, which features trails, golf courses and tennis courts across more than 800 acres, also includes a fitness center with ocean views.

Toning up at Turtle BayTurtle Bay features hiking trails, mountain bike trails, golf and Frisbee golf courses and tennis courts to go along with...

New Sam Choy restaurant opens at Koloa LandingThe collaboration with well-known Hawaiian chef Sam Choy has opened at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu.

Hokulea exhibit opens at Hawaii Convention CenterThe exhibit represents a fraction of the gifts the 245 rotating crew members accepted during their visits to 151 ports in 23...

Koloa Plantation Days celebrate emigre cultureThe festival, commemorating the culture of the various groups who immigrated to Hawaii during the sugar and pineapple...

Hana Gold started growing cacao tress in 2005 and making its own chocolate in 2015. This year they expect to sell more than 10,000 bars.

Hana Gold raising the bar for homegrown chocolateThis year, Hana Gold expects to sell more than 10,000 of its "branch-to-bar" chocolate bars made entirely with Hawaiian...