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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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai's new experience informs participants on the techniques used to extract the salt from the shoreline ponds.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai adds sea salt experienceThe salt harvesting experience first guides guests through the ancient Hawaiian methods of collecting salt, before...

Adventure operator adapts to Hawaii Island disruptions

Adventure operator adapts to Hawaii Island disruptionsKapohoKine Adventures' half-dozen new tours blend the history and culture of the island with outdoor wonders and activities.

Kona Coffee Festival returns in Nov.The festival on the Big Island of Hawaii is considered the state's longest-running culinary showcase and features roughly 50...

Conservation group plans Legacy Forest on OahuThe first Oahu Legacy Forest, in Laie-Malaekahana, will eventually feature 600,000 newly planted Hawaiian milo trees and be...

Maverick Helicopters, which has operated on Maui for three years, recently opened a branch on Kauai.

Maverick Helicopters adds Kauai toursThe company is offering a 50-minute flight and a 25-minute option, both taking in aerial views of Waimea Canyon and...

Waimea Canyon, roughly 10 miles long and reaching 3,000 feet deep, is often called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."

Discovering Kauai's southern charmWith the north shore still recovering from the torrential April rains, the time is right to learn what the other end of the...

UnCruise Adventures' weeklong Hawaii cruise visits Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii Island.

UnCruise Adventures offers unique Hawaii excursionThe weeklong sailing includes a stop on the island of Molokai, one of the least visited and least well-known Hawaiian islands.

HTA on the hunt for 3 new execsHTA is seeking applicants for its top post, president and COO, as well as chief marketing officer and chief administrative...

The fourth annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival will feature more than 100 brews and is held by the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.

Music, more on tap for Waikiki beer festThe annual festival features more than 100 beers, with a wide selection of brews from the Aloha State as well as the mainland.

Outrigger acquires Honua KaiExpansion plans are already underway at the resort to add 72 luxury townhomes by 2020.