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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Beachhouse at the Moana hosts sake pairingDishes include truffled Dungeness crab congee and smoked duck and foie gras.

Hawaii Forest and Trail targets foodies with new tourThe tour takes visitors to farms selling some of Hawaii island's most coveted produce.

Outrigger announces slate of new Hawaii hiresBrent Teraoka has been named director of marketing and hotel performance for the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger...

Camp programming includes a mix of games, boat and ocean information, mixed in with marine biology, culture and ocean stewardship.

Trilogy Excursions reintroduces ocean camp for kidsThe one-day camp is coupled with the tour company's flagship Discover Lanai tour as an add-on available for ages 6 to 12.

The Hawaii Island Festival of Birds is five days of avian-related activities including a film festival, nature walks and bird fair.

For avian aficionados, a reason to flock to Hawaii IslandThis year's Hawaii Island Festival of Birds will be held from Oct. 24 to 28.

Hilton Hawaiian Village taps new head chef for signature restaurantRicky Kusuda has already "elevated" the menu at Bali Steak and Seafood, according to the hotel.

Mauna Kea Resort welcomes new F&B directorTodd Oldham has served as director of food and beverage at Sheraton Kauai Resort, Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas,...

Oahu boosts Aloha Festivals with Ohana EventsEvents include a children's block party, a "Ukulele Legends" performance and more.

Amid recovery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers visitor tips

Amid recovery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers visitor tipsThe park's public affairs specialist on what has changed, what's still closed, the best vantage points and more.

Although the Mauna Kea summit is closed to the public, tour operators can still take groups stargazing on other parts of the mountain.

Telescope project at center of Mauna Kea disruptionThe Thirty-Meter-Telescope was supposed to begin construction on July 15, but protesters blocked traffic on the summit road.