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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Atlantis Cruises is offering a wider array of tours out of Honolulu Harbor and some new special event cruises.

Atlantis Cruises expands Honolulu offeringsA sunset appetizer cruise is a permanent addition, while for Mother's Day, the company is offering the "Tea on the Sea"...

Condominium Connection closes after 40 yearsThe last Condominium Connection guest finished their stay in Hawaii on March 16.

Tsukada Nojo, a popular izakaya chain from Japan, has opened its first Hawaii location in Waikiki.

Japanese restaurant chain opens first Hawaii locationTsukada Nojo, a popular izakaya chain, opened its first Hawaii location in a new building near the Hawaii Convention Center.

HTA studies find room for improvement in LGBT efforts

HTA studies find room for improvement in LGBT effortsThe studies were the first of their kind commissioned by the HTA, and were conducted by the San Francisco-based Community...

The Aqua Kauai Beach Resort recently completed room upgrades and is readying a revamp to its pool area.

For spring, a host of upgrades across KauaiAn update on what's new for the Garden Isle, including new air routes, notable property upgrades and golf course renovations...

The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations Club, a new timeshare tower in Waikiki, has 418 suites and penthouses.

Hilton timeshare tower opens in WaikikiThe new tower in Waikiki marks the fifth property for HGV on Oahu and eighth total in the state.

Spam Jam celebrating 15 yearsThe annual event draws 25,000 visitors to Kalakaua Avenue with food, entertainment and various vendors.

At the Halekulani, the butlers recently underwent a special training program that included lessons on meditation and tai chi,.

At Halekulani, service gets a fine-tuningLast year, with a new slate of butlers joining the ranks, the hotel decided to bring in some advisers.

The Airbus A380s used for ANA's Hawaii route will feature a special green sea turtle design chosen from a worldwide competition.

ANA announces Hawaii route with new AirbusAll Nippon Airways will run a Tokyo-Honolulu route using the new Airbus A380 starting in 2019.

Maui Brewing Co. operates three restaurants, with a fourth on the way, and also offers brewery tours.

Libations made in HawaiiThe state's brewery scene in particular has expanded significantly in the last decade.