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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All of the 2,250-square-foot suites are adorned with Italian marble bathrooms, full kitchens equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, dry sauna, and in-room iPads.

Aqua-Aston enters luxury market in WaikikiEspacio, The Jewel of Waikiki, will have nine, three-bedroom suites, each on its own floor and with a dedicated butler.

49th Ukulele Festival hits Waikiki in JulyThe festival will feature food stalls, ukulele displays and giveaways, music workshops and children’s activities.

The Unlimited Suite Experience includes activities such as horseback riding.

New Four Seasons Resort Lanai package includes meals, activitiesThe Unlimited Suite Experience is available for new bookings for the penthouse and the resort’s specialty suites made through...

An aloha initiative in the Big AppleAs part of its HIxNY campaign, the HVCB has rolled out a MetroCard promotion giving subway riders a chance to win a free trip...

The new Las Vegas Ballpark features capacity for 10,000, a pool in centerfield and a range of food and drink options.

New minor league park a major deal for Vegas areaLas Vegas Ballpark, home to the Oakland A's top farm team, is part of the fledgling Downtown Summerlin development.

Area15 is making progress toward a late 2019 opening.

Soon-to-open Area15 complex in Las Vegas adds Meow Wolf to the mixMeow Wolf, which creates spaces for immersive, interactive art installations, will serve as an anchor for the entertainment...

Mezcal and tequila bar coming to Park MGMMama Rabbit Bar, the brainchild of James Beard Award-winner Bricia Lopez, is scheduled to open in July.

Trop's Summer Cookout to kick off Vegas Restaurant WeekThe event, at Robert Irvine's Public House, features specialty drinks and summer-inspired dishes from a variety of Tropicana...

Aloha Beer Co. opened in one of the renovated Kakaako warehouse spaces in January 2017.

Honolulu neighborhood's craft brewery boomKakaako has become a magnet for fledging beer-focused businesses, and makes for a pleasant, easily walkable brewery tour.

Festpac 2020 coming to Hawaii Convention CenterThe festival showcases visual art, films, poetry and other material from Pacific Island countries and territories.