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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Napali State Park to reopen in JuneBoth parks have been closed since record rainfall caused damaging floods in April 2018.

Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is accepting reservations for stays starting Oct. 25.

Halepuna Waikiki taking reservationsReservations are available for the boutique hotel starting Oct. 25.

Lawmakers weigh heightened vacation rental regulations

Lawmakers weigh heightened vacation rental regulationsThe legislation would require websites such as VRBO and Airbnb to collect taxes on behalf of the short-term rental hosts.

Tiger Woods with Du Sha, owner and founder of Pacific Links International, which announced a partnership with Wood's design firm for a course on Oahu.

Tiger Woods course coming to HawaiiThe golfer's TGR Design company will be lead architects for one of the two courses going in at Makaha Valley Resort.

HTA approves $2.5M marketing boost for Island of Hawaii

HTA approves $2.5M marketing boost for Island of HawaiiThrough the first two months of the year, Big Island visitor spending and arrivals are down roughly 10%.

Koloa Plantation Days coming in JuneThe event, entering its 34th year, blends together music, dance and cuisine to reflect the islands' rich melting pot of...

Grand Wailea planning BBQ partyFire It Up! will include pitmasters and grill gurus, winemakers, master distillers and culinary celebrities.

Hawaiian Airlines debuted its Honolulu-Boston route April 5, launching the longest U.S. interstate route.

Hawaiian launches Honolulu-Boston serviceThe flight from Daniel K. Inouye Airport to Logan Airport covers more than 5,000 miles, and the airline is operating the...

Lineup is set for Las Vegas Film Festival

Lineup is set for Las Vegas Film FestivalThe 12th edition of the event will take place at various venues from April 28 to May 5 .

Celebrated Vegas chef opening two downtown restaurantsDan Krohmer's Hatsumi and La Monja are both slated to open this spring at the new Fergusons Downtown complex.