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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During the pandemic, the Turtle Bay Resort completed renovations that touched on every aspect of the property.

Surf's up at extensively renovated Turtle BayWhen guests return to the Turtle Bay Resort on July 1, they will find the 15-month closure was put to good use.

Waikiki packs a wealth of attractions and activities into three square miles, minimizing the need for transportation.

How best to deal with the rental car crunch in HawaiiTravel Weekly spoke with several travel advisors who know Hawaii well to get their tips and advice for getting around the...

Hawaiian Airlines inow flies twice weekly between Austin, Texas, and Honolulu.

Hawaiian Airlines adds nonstops from AustinThe twice-weekly flights to Honolulu will expand to three per week during the summer.

Sunrise at the Haleakala Crater on Maui. Entry requirements have tightened for visitors to the island.

Maui now is requring an additional Covid test for arrivalsAll those arriving on Maui, Lanai or Molokai must now test negative upon arrival in order to avoid a 10-day quarantine. This is...

Pick-up trucks and minivans are among the vehicles that have been popular with visitors to Hawaii, according to an U-Haul official in the Islands.

Rental car shortage turning Hawaii tourists into truckersWith some daily car rentals in the Islands fetching $600, visitors are turning to U-Haul's fleet in their quest for wheels.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is completing a propertywide remodel that includes the introduction of the new Kumu Kai Marine Center.

Hawaii-focused experiences at the heart of Four Seasons Hualalai updatesA marine biology center, chefs in residence series and off-site cultural tours have been added, along with a general freshening...

Kona Salt, which makes salt from ocean water pumped from 2,200 feet beneath the surface, is opening its facility in June for tours, weddings and other events.

What's shaking at Kona Salt? A new owner opens the doors for tours, eventsSandra Gibson plans to conduct tours and hold weddings and a even regularly scheduled clam bake at the sea salt-extraction...

Two new food trucks by locally based chefs are now parked alongside the Alohilani Resort's "Greetings From Hawaii" mural.

New executive chef, new tastes at AlohilaniFrederic Hoffmann brings two decades of culinary experience to the Waikiki property.

A beach on the island of Lanai. Hawaii hopes to have a vaccine passport in place for all U.S. visitors by this summer

Hawaii governor expects vaccine passport to expand to all U.S. visitors by summerThe expansion hinges on how quickly Hawaii can have a verification system in place for those vaccinated outside the state, Gov....

Outrigger names Hawaiian Islands sales directorBrian Lynx's immediate focus is the relaunch of the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, which recently underwent an $80...