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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Festa Italiana coming to KakaakoThe nonprofit Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii will host the second installment of the one-day street festival Oct. 6.

Grand Wailea adds to culinary teamTadashi Yoshino takes over as new sushi chef, and Fabrice Benezit has been tapped for the executive pastry chef position.

Halloween, Hawaiian-style

Halloween, Hawaiian-styleThe leaves may never change colors, and the temperature never drops too far, but Hawaii still knows how to get into the...

The Montage Kapalua Bay resort features a spa and two championship golf courses.

Fresh rooms, programs at MontageThe resort on Maui's north coast recently completed a refresh of all 50 of its residence-style accommodations that draws...

The revamped pool experience at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort includes six new Hale cabanas.

Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach revamps pool experienceIt's offering new poolside lounging, food and beverage options and more.

New classes, activities at Queen KapiolaniNew classes, activities at Queen Kapiolani 298473 0 false 263565 The Queen Kapiolani Hotel on Waikiki Beach has announced a...

Austin Adventures announces new Hawaii cruiseThe Hawaii Seascapes cruise is an eight-day trip aboard a 145-foot vessel that can accommodate 36 guests.

Restoration and resilience on Hawaii Island

Restoration and resilience on Hawaii IslandHawaii Volcanoes National Park plans to partially reopen on National Public Lands Day, after the longest continuous closure in...

Nui Italian will open at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Sept. 13.

Hilton Hawaii Waikoloa Village to debut Italian restaurantNui Italian is a family-friendly restaurant featuring an open-air seating area, a wood-burning pizza oven, an indoor lounge and...

Hilton Waikiki Beach names new sales directorJamie Choi served previously as director of sales and marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk, and DoubleTree...