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.

More Articles by Tovin Lapan

The Moana Surfrider, the first hotel built on Waikiki is celebrating its 117th birthday with a traditional-style tea party and evening concert.

Moana Surfrider sets birthday celebration for March 10The Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, opened on Oahu's southern shore on March 11, 1901.

Cacao trees can only be grown 20 degrees north and south of the equator, making Hawaii the only U.S. state that can produce the crop.

Sweet success for Hawaii's chocolate producersToday there are roughly 200 craft chocolate makers in the U.S., and thanks to geography, chocolatiers in Hawaii can offer...

The Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa is in the middle of a $25 million project to renovate all 508 guestrooms and suites.

Maui County's islands inspire Sheraton room refurbThe Kaanapali Beach property is spending an estimated $25 million to renovate its 508 guestroom and suites.

Kokua Kailua kicks off 2018 Sunday strollsKailua Village's Alii Drive will be closed to auto traffic so pedestrians can meander the outdoor marketplace, explore vendor...

Thanks to a new Hawaii law, visitors can now rent three-wheel vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot in Waikiki.

Three-wheeled Slingshots now available in WaikikiHawaii Jeep and Specialty Tours and Montgomery Powersports have introduced Polaris Slingshots to their fleet.

The 10th annual Kau Coffee Festival will be held April 21 to May 6 at the Pahala Community Center.

Kau Coffee Festival set for 10th yearThe festival includes a Miss Kau Coffee Pageant, a recipe contest, stargazing sessions and more.

The secret is out on Kailua speakeasy

The secret is out on Kailua speakeasyGaslamp Hawaii is concealed behind a hidden entrance in the Kailua Town Pub and Grill.

Pow! Wow! Hawaii invites an international roster of artists, such as Kevin Lyons seen here, to paint murals and participate in a variety of events in Honolulu for a week long festival every February.

Pow! Wow! Hawaii promoting the arts in HonoluluThis year Pow! Wow! Hawaii runs Feb. 8 to 18 and includes a breakdancing competition, artist talks and workshops, and the...

Prince Waikiki Resort names new executive chefJoseph Almoguera has been with the hotel since 2013 and most recently served as the chef de cuisine for the resort's 100 Sails...

The Hawaii Tourism Authority recently announced an extension of a partnership with the PGA Tour to hold three tournaments in the state.

HTA announces new deal with PGAAs it has since 2001, the PGA will continue to hold three championship golf tournaments in Hawaii, the state tourism authority...