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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United to increase Hawaii flights starting in SeptemberThe airline will add more than 40 daily flights on more than 48 routes across the U.S.

Fee increases planned for Hawaii state parks

Fee increases planned for Hawaii state parksPrior to the pandemic, department estimates predicted the changes will boost revenue for the Division of State Parks by $8.7...

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has embarked on a sweeping guestroom renovation scheduled to be complete by Nov. 15.

Hyatt Regency Maui speeds up renovationThe first of the property's three guestroom buildings was completed in December 2019, another is set to be completed in the...

Castle Resorts and Hotels, including Kamaole Sands on Maui, are offering a special promotion including 20% off room rates to mark the properties' reopening Sept 1.

Castle Resorts announces Hawaii-wide reopening specialThe promotion includes a 20% discount, guaranteed late checkout and more.

Japan includes Hawaii in travel programThe Japan-Hawaii Safe Travel Program would require pretravel coronavirus testing and medical evaluation of returning travelers.

Hawaii mayors pushing for tighter restrictions to combat Covid-19Maui County's mayor has asked Gov. David Ige to revive a 14-day quarantine for interisland travelers.

Halekulani looks beyond crisis toward 'its second century'

Halekulani looks beyond crisis toward 'its second century'The property will reopen in July after a comprehensive renovation, its first in more than three decades.

The Ke Ala Hele Makalae multi-use path stretches for 8 miles over two sections along Kauai's eastern coastline.

Exploring Hawaii by bicycleBike sales have skyrocketed in the U.S.; once travel resumes, don’t let those newly developed, softball-size calves go to...

Hawaii not ready to reopen, residents sayIn a survey of more than 600 people, 81% said they were not ready for tourists to return, and overall responses showed strong...

Hawaii has arrested nearly 200 visitors for quarantine violationsThose found guilty of violating the quarantine are subject to up to a year in jail and a maximum $5,000 fine.