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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The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, entering its 32nd year, is held at Waimea Bay when conditions reach 20 feet or higher.

Agreement reached on Eddie surf competitionQuicksilver and the Aikaus have announced an accord, and the 2016-2017 competition will move forward.

Hawaii's last sugar mill closesHawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co.'s Puunene factory in Maui received its final harvest with an audience of hundreds in...

The Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu advertises First Friday specials.

Party like a local at events throughout IslandsTown parties that offer a great opportunity for tourists to shop, snack and take in local culture.

New flights from Kona to Japan slated to beginU.S. Customs is installing new immigration checks and screening terminals at the airport in anticipation of Hawaiian Airlines'...

Pacific Beach Hotel making progress on massive refurbAll 839 rooms and suites have been fully updated and remodeled by design firm Rockwell Group.

Trail race coming to OahuThe Ragnar Trail North Shore will take place April 21 and 22 and will be the company's first trail race in the state of Hawaii.

Starting Feb. 1, Haleakala National Park visitors entering between 3 a.m and 7 a.m. who want to access the mountain summit will have to reserve entry and pay $1.50 per vehicle.

Haleakala Park requiring sunrise permitsStarting Feb. 1, visitors entering the park between 3 a.m and 7 a.m. will have to reserve entry ahead of time online and pay...

The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta offers a Dine Around Mexico experience in its herb garden.

Taste of tradition in P.V.The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta recently unveiled a handful of initiatives to give guests a more in-depth look at...

Evel Pie coming to Fremont EastA pizza place named after daredevil Evel Knievel, with his son Kelly as one of the partners, is scheduled to open by the end of...

"The Beatles Love" by Cirque du Soleil is offering free admission to weekend rehearsals.

"The Beatles Love" invites guests to rehearsalsThe Mirage-based production, which made some tweaks in the wake of its 10th anniversary, will let viewers get a look at how the...