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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Hawaiian Airlines partners with Aloha State chefsTheir menus will be featured in first-class cabins from June 1 to Nov. 30.

Sunscreen ban seeks to protect coral reefs

Sunscreen ban seeks to protect coral reefsHawaii is the first state to prohibit the sale of sunscreen with oxybenzone and octinoxate, which scientists say contributes to...

Ziplining over the tropical canopy is a good way to beat the heat on Kauai, especially if a stop at a swimming hole is on the itinerary.

From breakers to choppers, Kauai offers ways to beat the heatThe Garden Isle, the only Hawaiian island with navigable rivers and home to towering waterfalls and long, sandy beaches, is a...

The Sheraton Kauai Resort, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, recently completed extensive room renovations that included furnishings, artwork, lighting and electronics.

Upgraded and expanded hotels ready to welcome visitors to KauaiVisitors to the Garden Isle this summer might find that familiar accommodations have a new look.

Lava flow from Kilauea.

Volcano's toll on tourism prompts Hawaii governor to speak upEye-popping images of the Kilauea volcano's destruction on the Big Island have been shown across the world for weeks, and that...

Report: Hawaii's timeshare occupancy remains steady in 2017Despite a significant increase in inventory, occupancy dipped by only a fraction of a percentage point during the year.

New campaign invites visitors to mix work and play

New campaign invites visitors to mix work and playThe Islands' new Work From Hawaii initiative includes specially designed workspaces on six islands that will be available for...

Chris Kajioka, left, and Anthony Rush are opening Ondine at Hotel Wailea this fall.

Chefs behind Senia to open new spot at Hotel WaileaChefs Anthony Rush and Chris Kajioka, proprietors of one of Honolulu's hottest restaurants, are opening Ondine at the Maui...

The lobby of the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, which held its official grand opening May 8.

Alohilani Waikiki Beach makes its opening officialThe event, which took place several months after the soft opening, included the debut of chef Masaharu Morimoto's restaurant...

Hilton Hawaii announces two new members of sales teamThomas Casademont has been selected to serve as the new senior sales manager, while Linh To-Nguyen will serve as regional...