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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Scott Dalecio, president and CEO of Outrigger, and Arnie Weissmann, 2017 Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum.

TW Leadership Forum tackles Islands' challenges, advantagesTopics ranged from Outrigger's mainland ambitions to emerging trends and competing destinations.

The Kohea Kai’s poolview penthouse is 1,800 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Steadfast serenity at adults-only Kohea Kai"A number of things set us apart other than being adults only," general manager Michael Waddell said. "We have complimentary...

One of the pool areas at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, which had its grand opening April 14.

Cultural connections at Westin Nanea Ocean Villas"We worked with a community of cultural advisers even pre-construction on everything down to the name of the property to art...

The Coconut Waikiki design revamp was led by San Francisco-based designer Anthony Laurino and was done in an island-chic motif.

New look, activities for Coconut WaikikiThe property underwent a design refresh focused on an "island-chic" motif.

New endeavor by chef Mina to debut May 19The Street at International Marketplace in Waikiki is a collection of dining concepts operated by different chefs offering a...

Visitor spending up in MarchHawaii visitors spent $1.4 billion in March 2017, a 12.3% jump compared with March 2016, according to the Hawaii Tourism...

Started in 1972 with just a few crews, the Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race now includes several races over four days and hosts 2,500 competitors.

Culture, camaraderie at Queen Liliuokalani canoe raceThe Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race hosts roughly 2,500 competitors hailing from all over the world.

A couple takes in a sunrise from the Haleakala National Park summit area.

Haleakala National Park awards 4 tour permitsEco Tours, Polynesian Adventure Tours, Skyline Eco Adventures and Valley Isle Excursions will offer guided vehicle tours to the...

A float in the Aloha Festivals annual floral parade makes its way from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park.

2017 Aloha Festivals celebrate childrenThe Aloha Festivals, now in its 71st year, is structuring this year's performances and events around the theme of Hawaii's...

Oahu has several shipwrecks that can be explored when freediving.

At Oahu school, taking the freediving plungeHawaii has some of the best freediving locations in the U.S., according to Daniel Koval of Deep Freediving Instruction.