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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Kauai's Napali Coast.

Hawaii postpones pretravel testing program for second timeThe start of testing, which would enable arriving visitors to forgo quarantining with a negative result, has been pushed back...

The spicy tuna roll at Momosan Waikiki at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

An appetizing collection of al fresco dining options await in WaikikiVisitors headed to Honolulu once Hawaii's pretravel testing program is in place will have plenty of outdoor eateries to choose...

Oahu county beaches, other public spaces closed through Sept. 5Golf courses and hiking trails remain open on the island but with health and safety restrictions in place.

The exhibition "Of Silhouettes and Ash: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" has opened aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial.

Exhibit at Pearl Harbor examines nuclear attacks on Japan in World War II"Of Silhouettes and Ash: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki," on display through November, includes artifacts...

The Koa Kea Hotel and Resort on Kauai is set to reopen Sept. 1 with new health and safety measures in addition to new activities.

Koa Kea Hotel and Resort reopening on KauaiThe Poipu-area property plans to welcome guests on Sept. 1 under a new "Hospitality and Health Promise."

The Fairmont Orchid is a member of the Kohala Coast Resort Association on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Hawaii's Neighbor Islands considering a 'resort bubble'The program, which is still in the planning phase, would allow guests to leave their rooms during the quarantine period and...

A solo travel renaissance

A solo travel renaissanceIndividuals traveling by themselves have proven to be a resilient segment during the pandemic. Tour operators are heightening...

Visitor stats for first half of 2020 reflect pandemic's toll on Hawaii tourism

Visitor stats for first half of 2020 reflect pandemic's toll on Hawaii tourismThe Aloha State welcomed 59% fewer visitors compared with the first six months of 2019.

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort opened in November 2019, but following the coronavirus shutdown it has chosen a new name to better reflect its focus on wellness.

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort doubles down on wellness"This has certainly been a challenging and intriguing time, and in a lot of ways it has stimulated our innovation," said Sensei...

Gatherings on Oahu restricted after virus surgeIndoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people regardless of family or household affiliation.