Tovin Lapan- Contributor: Travel Weekly

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Tovin Lapan

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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.

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Blue Hawaiian has opened a new helicopter base on the north shore of Kauai and has introduced new tours.

Blue Hawaiian expands on KauaiThe company has opened a new helicopter base on the Garden Isle's north shore, and tours operating out of the Princeville area...

Hawaii hotels pump up their fitness offerings

Hawaii hotels pump up their fitness offeringsNew properties as well as resorts completing upgrades are making their gyms and workout programs focal points.

Rolling hills and coastal ranch land along the Kohala coast of the Island of Hawaii.

Pastoral adventures along the Kohala coastThe north Kohala coast is about as far from the volcanic activity as one can get on Hawaii Island and is teeming with a variety...

Kukuiula, on the south shore of Kauai, is introducing "The Living Well Yoga Guru Series," a new set of yoga and meditation programs led by guest instructors.

Kukuiula announces new yoga seriesThe Living Well Yoga Guru Series invites a roster of guest yogis to present lessons at the Club at Kukuiula.

AVP coming to Hawaii in SeptemberThe international exhibition will take place in Waikiki Beach and include top beach volleyball teams from around the world.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach appoints new director of revenue managementFarrah Truong was previously director of revenue management at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa.

Otherworldly encounters on a night diveWhile other night dives may hug the coastline or explore a reef, the pelagic dive offers no underwater point of reference.

Helicopter overflight of Kilauea Volcano's lower East Rift zone on May 19.

Hawaii feels a hit to its tourism as images of Kilauea proliferateDespite the efforts of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and state officials to hammer home the message that travel to all of the...

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...