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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Catch a buzz at Kauai Chocolate and Coffee FestivalThe event offers educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and...

The Queen Kapiolani Hotel completed a $35 million renovation late last year.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel taps new general managerJak Hu most recently served as area director and general manager for the Marriott Courtyard and Hilton Garden Inn.

Hawaii's first Traditional Tattoo Festival will take place Oct. 25 to 29 on the Island of Hawaii.

Hawaii Island to host state's first Traditional Tattoo FestivalA panel of international traditional artists will also be joined by Oahu's Keone Nunes, a pivotal figure in the reintroduction...

Hawaii has a handful of highly rated golf courses and the advantage of a climate that allows golf year-round.

Indianapolis-based advisor finds joy in planning and playing golf in HawaiiAlex Kutin, a member of the Travel Leaders network and a Hawaii destination and golf vacation specialist, offers some advice...

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary with community service programs, overnight packages and special culinary promotions.

Westin Hapuna Beach celebrates 25th anniversary with deals, serviceAs part of the anniversary programming, there is a discount on bookings of a minimum of six nights through Dec. 21, with 25%...

As weather cools, sporting events fill Hawaii calendar

As weather cools, sporting events fill Hawaii calendarSome of the Aloha State's biggest sporting events, from the Ironman World Championship to PGA tournaments, occur in the fall...

The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival has grown from a Waikiki-only affair, to include events on three islands and 120 chefs.

Hawaii Food and Wine Festival spotlights state's flourishing culinary sceneThe festival, launched in 2011 by co-founders Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, today is the largest annual culinary event in the...

2019 Hawaii Festival of Birds canceledOrganizers cited a "high probability" that current road and forest closures would limit access to key bird-watching areas.

Hawaii Island boost drives July visitation increaseStatewide RevPAR rose 5%, to $260, and ADR increased 4%, to $305, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The Hawaii Cat Cafe has more than 20 adoptable cats on site in addition to serving coffees and pastries from Honolulu Coffee Company.

Honolulu's Hawaii Cat Cafe gives visitors their fix of caffeine, kittiesThe adoptable cafe cats come from a partnership with the Hawaii Humane Society.