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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Hawaiian Airlines now offers premium cabins with lie-flat seats on all of its San Francisco routes.

Hawaiian Airlines rolls out spring refreshThe airline announced May 3 that it is introducing premium cabins with lie-flat seats on all San Francisco routes.

The Hana Relay goes 52 miles from Kahului to Hana and only accepts 100 teams.

Hana Relay and a race rundownThe Hana Relay, a 52-mile relay race from Kahului Airport to the Hana Ballpark, will celebrate its 46th year on Sept. 9.

The Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery makes vodka and rum from sugar cane and desalinated water from the ocean.

Elevated activities provide ways to beat the heat in HawaiiAs a tropical destination, some travelers might be wary of sweating through their Hawaiian shirts during the summer months....

Modern Honolulu taps Rucker as its managing directorDouglas Rucker, who replaces Kelly Hoen, is a former general manager of the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach in Maui.

The Hokulea voyaging canoe sails into New York Harbor in June 2016. The Hokulea returns to Oahu after a three-year journey around the globe on June 17.

Events mark return of Polynesian voyaging canoe to Hawaii in JuneThe Hokulea, a traditional Hawaiian sailboat, is ending its three-year journey around the globe and returning to Oahu on June...

Hoen accepts G.M. post with OutriggerThe Hawaii native joins Outrigger from the Modern Honolulu, where she was managing director.

Southwest CEO affirms push to add Hawaii serviceGary Kelly said that while it is possible that service to the Islands could start as soon as 2018, he doubted that the process...

The Marriott Waikoloa Ocean Club, a vacation ownership property on the grounds of the 15-acre Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, opened in May.

Marriott Waikoloa Ocean Club opensGuests can also take advantage of the facilities and programming at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, including the Mandara...

Dukes Lane Market & Eatery from ABC Stores is scheduled to open this summer at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki.

Hyatt Centric to house new market, restaurantDukes Lane Market & Eatery will occupy a portion of the ground floor of the hotel, which opened in January, on Kuhio Avenue.

North Shore Ocean Fest promotes conservation, educationThe event, which draws more than 2,500 people annually, is a fundraiser supporting year-round educational programs on Oahu's...