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 "Maui by Land, Air and Sea" package at the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa includes a helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian.

Sheraton Maui package includes ziplining, copter rideThe package wraps up with a Teralani Sailing Adventures sunset sailing along the Valley Isle's Kaanapali Coast.

Repair delays leave Pearl Harbor visitors disappointed

Repair delays leave Pearl Harbor visitors disappointedThe main portion of the USS Arizona Memorial was closed for a second straight Memorial Day, but officials say repairs will be...

Cultural specialist focuses on community connections

Cultural specialist focuses on community connectionsKalikolehua Storer was recently appointed Hawaiian culture and training specialist for both the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and...

A visit to Disney’s Aulani resort sparked travel advisor Jessica Hayes’ interest in selling Hawaii vacations.

Pro tip: Visit the Islands to sell the IslandsJessica Hayes of InTouch Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network affiliate, discusses how she expands her Hawaii knowledge and...

Marriott International promotes two chefs at Waikiki propertiesBlake Kajiwara has been named director of restaurant operations at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and Lenny Ushidate has taken the...

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai has added a handful of new programs for its Manele Golf Course.

Four Seasons Lanai rolls out new golf programmingAvid golfers staying at the property through Dec. 20 can enjoy unlimited golf on the course for an additional $400 per guest,...

Prince Lot Hula Festival coming in July The Prince Lot Hula Festival is the largest noncompetitive hula celebration in Hawaii.

Mexican restaurant in the works at Wynn Las VegasThe team behind New York's award-winning Cosme restaurant plans to open the eatery at the resort in early 2020.

Pot lounges are probably coming to Nevada. Just not yet.

Pot lounges are probably coming to Nevada. Just not yet.The Las Vegas City Council voted on May 1 to allow the lounges downtown and in East Fremont, but the state's new governor is...

Stand-up comic and actor Bryan Callen from the ABC shows "Schooled" and "The Goldbergs" will perform at the Orleans June 15.

Orleans to host summer comedy seriesActor and comedian Brian Callen is among the headliners scheduled to perform.