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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Hawaii lifted all statewide restrictions on weddings and other social gatherings, but each of the state's counties continue to put limits on the number of attendees.

Visiting Hawaii? Here are the rules, island by islandWhile statewide restrictions have been lifted, each county in the Aloha State has its own guidelines for social gatherings.

Waikiki's Hotel Renew is soldHonolulu-based real estate and investment firm MacNaughton will own and operate the 72-room hotel on Kuhio Beach.

After hosting various public sector agencies and services during the pandemic, the Hawaii Convention Center will fully reopen all exhibit halls in January.

Hawaii Convention Center will fully reopen in JanuaryDuring the pandemic, portions of the Honolulu facility served as a temporary home for various state-run programs, such as...

For now, the settlement only pertains to Marriott and the way rates are detailed on its own website.

Could Marriott settlement be the end of resort fees?Critics of resort fees are celebrating the settlement after nearly a decade of challenging the practice as deceptive and...

The front of the Honolulu Hale (City Hall) will be decorated with a 50-foot Christmas Tree and light display for the annual Honolulu City Lights celebration.

Honolulu holiday lights event makes a comeback for 2021Honolulu City Lights kicks off with the Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 4, although a number of events will not be held due to...

The Bayside Villas at The Standard, Hua Hin offer separate living and sleeping areas, a fully stocked wet bar and private patio with a plunge pool.

The Standard's first Thailand resort opens in Hua HinThe beachfront resort features 171 guestrooms and suites, 28 pool villas, three restaurants and a spa.

Recent renovations at the Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, include a lobby refresh and revamp of all 531 guestrooms.

Historical Martinique New York on Broadway reopensThe hotel, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, received an extensive interior redesign.

The Kiawah River community has 20 miles of riverfront, nature trails and marshlands.

Auberge resort coming to South Carolina coastThe Dunlin is slated to open in the Kiawah River community in 2024.

Oahu is ending capacity limits and social-distancing requirements for large events and social gatherings on Dec. 1.

Hawaii is lifting many Covid-19 restrictions on Dec. 1All statewide restrictions on social gatherings, gyms, bars and restaurants will be lifted.

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd have a combined 401 guestrooms.

Hyatt House and Hyatt Place hotels open near LAXThe Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd and Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd occupy a redeveloped midcentury modern building.