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 Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National park has reopened after closing during the 2018 Kilauea eruptions.

Lava tube reopens at Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkNahuku, as the walk-through lava tube is also known, closed May 4, 2018, after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake and the eruption of...

Hawaiian Airlines suspends South Korea routeThe five-times-weekly Honolulu-Seoul nonstop will halt from March 2 to April 30.

Hawaii emerges from coronavirus scare unscathed

Hawaii emerges from coronavirus scare unscathedA Japanese couple who vacationed in the state had been diagnosed with Covid-19 after returning home; no one currently in Hawaii...

Turtle Bay Resort appoints David Intonato as chef de cuisineIntonato will supervise new restaurant Alaia, which is scheduled to open this summer.

A diver at one of the lava tube dive sites off Lanai, which is known for its clear, calm waters.

Diver's delight with Four Seasons Resort LanaiWhen it comes to diving, the waters off the Hawaiian island of Lanai hit all the C's: clear, calm and captivating. In fact, its...

Inaugural Whiskey Festival set for March 7Parker Ranch and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's first Whiskey Classic will be held at the Mauna Kea's north garden.

Ukulele Festival Hawaii celebrates 50 years in JulyThe festival will be held July 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kapiolani Park and is free to attend.

The Royal Kona recently expanded its popular music series to showcase rising stars on Saturdays.

Royal Kona pumps up the volume on Hawaiian musiciansThe resort hosts a free concert series that regularly draws crowds of 500 or more.

HVCB names new senior vice presidentJohn Reyes will supervise HVCB's global sales and marketing efforts for both citywide and single-property meetings business.

The Lodge at Kukuiula on Kauai began offering a slate of intensive, multiday courses last year.

Hawaii resort guests are up for intensive instructionVisitors to the Aloha State are increasingly looking to come home from their vacations with more than sand in their shoes and...