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 Volcanoes National Park hosts 37th Cultural FestivalThe interactive festival brings to life authentic Hawaiian cultural practices and traditions, and demonstrates the deep...

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki opensFormerly Maile Sky Court on Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki, the 596-room property is the largest Holiday Inn Express in the U.S.

Mele Mei is a three-month program celebrating Hawaiian music, hula and culture sponsored by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Artists.

Mele Mei fills the spring with Hawaiian musicLive music and hula performances are held from April through June at various hotels, venues and beaches across the state.

'Good common sense' advised as state sees spike in disease

'Good common sense' advised as state sees spike in diseaseThis year the state has already hit 11 confirmed cases of rat lungworm, which usually resolves on its own but can be fatal in...

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s Volcano Pop-Up experience, with helicopter transportation for up to four people, is being offered through 2017.

Four Seasons puts luxe spin on Kilauea tour"We take a lot of inspiration from the island and our surroundings, and we thought this would be a wonderful, one-of-a-kind...

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters recently launched an Oahu helicopter tour and partnered with Polynesian Adventure Tours on a land- and-air experience on Kauai.

Hawaii by helicopterA number of operators offer visitors a chance to explore the Islands from above. A sampling of packages follows.

The Prince Waikiki’s guestrooms, all of which face the ocean, were part of the hotel’s $55.4 million renovation.

For Prince Waikiki, updated style, serviceThe Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki in Honolulu has emerged from a $55.4 million renovation with a new, succinct name to go along...

The Laylow, redone in a midcentury modern design, had its official grand opening at the end of March.

Midcentury vibe at millennial-friendly Laylow hotelThe Laylow, formerly called the Okina, is part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection and underwent a $60 million...

Ocean Aid concert to benefit anti-pollution effortsPerformers will include CeeLo Green, Grandmaster Flash and Bootsy Collins.

New vegan restaurant opens in HonoluluThe menu at Vegan Hills, in the Kaimuki area of Honolulu, is mostly organic and made with local produce.