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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The Maui Royal Shores Villa, one of Exotic Estates International’s more than 350 properties in Hawaii.

Exotic Estates puts emphasis on serviceThe vacation rental company emphasizes providing prompt service and in-depth, detailed knowledge to clients, hiring local staff...

Hawaii legislature cuts tourism agency's budget by 3%

Hawaii legislature cuts tourism agency's budget by 3%After threatening deep cuts to the budget of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the state legislature passed a pared-down version of...

The mule ride to Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai offered by Kalaupapa Rare Adventures is indefinitely closed.

Rent dispute closes iconic Molokai mule rideOne of the island's most popular tourist adventures, the mule ride down the 2,000-foot Molokai sea cliffs to Kalaupapa, has...

Aloha Festivals adopts theme 'We Are of the Sea'The Aloha Festivals, the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the United States, will honor Hawaii's unique ocean heritage...

Royal Pacific Air partners with Sky Trek in HawaiiSky Trek, a Japanese-based membership charter air service, has partnered with Royal Pacific Air for expansion into Hawaii, the...

Outrigger Waikiki Beach opening Voyager 47 Club Lounge in JulyOutrigger Waikiki Beach Resort has announced its new Voyager 47 Club Lounge will officially open on July 1.

On the foodie front, Oahu leading the way

On the foodie front, Oahu leading the wayThe Oahu culinary scene is whipping up a lot of new things for visitors to try.

Angry lawmakers threaten 44% cut to the Hawaii Tourism Authority's budgetDespite Hawaii's record visitor numbers and tourism revenue in recent years, a state audit, which was released in February,...

A team from Kauai County, including Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. (not pictured), surveyed the damage to the north shore of the island on Thursday, April 19.

Kauai's north coast getting back on its feet after record rainfallAlthough some areas of the island have largely returned to normal, mudslides continue to block access along Kuhio Highway...

The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort has incorporated sunflower oil produced and packaged on the island in its treatments at Awili Spa and Salon.

Andaz Maui turns to sunflowers for greater sustainabilityThe property has been using oils from the locally grown plants in its spa treatments since October. Now, it will begin...