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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Venetian to host one-night event with Al PacinoThe actor will offer an intimate look at his life and career and also will participate in a question-and-answer session with...

"Britney: Pieces of Me" has drawn more than half a million people to the Axis at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Dates added to Britney Spears residencyEighteen shows have been added from March through May for "Britney: Piece of Me" at Plant Hollywood.

A scene from last year’s Life Is Beautiful music and arts festival in downtown Las Vegas. Performers for this year’s festival, set for Sept. 23 to 25, include the Lumineers, J. Cole and Jane’s Addiction.

Life Is Beautiful festival has found its grooveWhen the idea of a weekend-long music and arts festival in downtown Las Vegas was brought up in 2013, more than a few doubts...

A sampling of the fare at the Libertine Social gastropub, which opened at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 8.

Libertine Social's culinary chemistryThe Mandalay Bay restaurant reunites a winning "Iron Chef America" team with chef Shawn McClain and mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim...

Bazaar Meat will host a "Whole Ox Feast" on the opening night of the Las Vegas Food and Wine festival.

Fall brings bounty of culinary fests to Las VegasFrom high-end affairs that offer the opportunity to sample food from some of Las Vegas' finest restaurants, to more laid-back...

After his own son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015, Criss Angel refocused his charitable organization to focus on pediatric cancer.

Criss Angel fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer researchThe illusionist said the goal is to raise $1 million in a single night.

'Band of Magicians' to begin Tropicana residencyThe quartet of illusionists will open at the Tropicana Las Vegas on Oct. 26.

Maverick Helicopters is offering an exclusive tour to Four Seasons Las Vegas guests that includes a landing in the Valley of Fire.

Finer things on Maverick flight tourMaverick Helicopters is partnering with Four Seasons Las Vegas to offer a tour and culinary package featuring aerial views of...

Vegas resorts go big on brands with millennial appealWith its current crop of scheduled renovations and additions, Vegas is choosing brands, restaurants and chefs that are...

Monte Carlo closing poolStarting Oct. 3, the pool and some shops and restaurants along the Street of Dreams corridor, such as the Pub, will be closed.