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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Takahashi retires as president of Prince Resorts Hawaii

Takahashi retires as president of Prince Resorts HawaiiTakahashi has spent 46 years in the hospitality industry and president of Prince Resorts Hawaii since 2004.

Hawaii sets visitor spending record in JanuaryHawaii followed two straight years of record tourism numbers with a strong start to 2018.

Hotel Wailea on Maui is hosting its Awake Wellness Retreat May 13-18, including meditation, special meals, yoga, massage and popular Maui excursions.

Hotel Wailea introduces wellness retreatThe luxury, adults-only resort on Maui, will offer a wellness retreat for the first time this spring.

Mighty Mo gets a faceliftAfter $3.5 million in renovations and improvements, the full tour of the USS Missouri at the Pearl Harbor site has reopened...

Bar Leather Apron in downtown Honolulu has been named a semifinalist for the 2018 James Beard award for outstanding bar program.

7 Hawaii chefs named James Beard semifinalistsMaru Sushi, opened in Honolulu in February 2017, is in the running for best new restaurant.

Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island ceased use of plastic straws on property as of Jan. 31.

Hilton Waikoloa Village calls 'last straw'Hilton Waikoloa has eliminated plastic straws from bars, restaurants, venues and vendors.

Facts, fun at Bishop Museum's Hi-Sci FestivalThe festival includes programming on science, technology, engineering math and the arts with a focus on Hawaiian and Pacific...

There are several memorable yoga experiences available in Hawaii, from aquarium programs, to moonlight and floating sessions.

Yoga with a twist in HawaiiYoga on vacation is more enticing outside of a stuffy studio, and there are several offerings in the Aloha State to make a...

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua recently unveiled upgrades to its poolside furnishings, landscaping and guestrooms.

Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: At 25, updates aboundCelebrating its silver anniversary, the luxury property is preparing for the final stages of a three-year revamp and unveiling...

The Trump International Hotel Waikiki recently introduced a new seafood menu, and also added a sushi bar and new in-room Japanese dining experience last year.

Trump International Hotel Waikiki offers new dining optionsIn November the luxury property debuted a new, seafood-focused menu at Waiolu Ocean Cuisine, highlighting fresh catch.