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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Mandarin Oriental returning to HawaiiThe Manaolana Place mixed-use tower will be home to Mandarin Oriental Honolulu and Residences at Mandarin Oriental.

Two Hawaii hotels make U.S. News listThe Four Seasons Hualalai and the Montage Kapalua Bay were ranked second and fourth, respectively.

Waimea Town Celebration marks 40th yearKauai's largest and oldest annual festival features the largest rodeo in Hawaii, a film festival, cultural exhibits and more.

Hawaii chef touts Islands' dining diversitySheldon Simeon, host of this season of "Cooking in America" on YouTube, first found notoriety when he came in third on the 2012...

Honolulu food park and events space movingMakers and Tasters food park, opened in 2015 at the former Fisherman's Wharf in Honolulu, closed Jan. 27.

The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach held its grand opening Jan. 19.

Hyatt Centric Waikiki opensThe hotel features 230 rooms and suites done in a modern design.

A rendering of the pool area at Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, a vacation owenership property scheduled to open April 15.

Westin Nanea opening ahead of scheduleThe resort, offering one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, sits on 16 acres along Maui's North Kaanapali Beach.

Stripsteak from Michael Mina opened at the International Market Place in August. Coming in spring is Mina's Street food hall, which will eventually house between 12 and 18 casual restaurants.

Local flavors at Honolulu shopping center's new eateriesThis year, several new dining options are opening up at the International Market Place, including new ventures from Mina Group...

Delta says Kauai to 'benefit significantly' from Seattle routeThe daily flight from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to Lihue Airport on a Boeing 757 is scheduled to start operating on Dec. 21.

Chef Alvin Savella has taken the helm of the Banyan Tree kitchen at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

New chef at Ritz-Carlton KapaluaAlvina Savella was born and raised in Maui, and is known for his focus on fresh, local ingredients and modern take on Hawaiian...