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Sheila Beal

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Sheila Beal is the founder and editor of Go Visit Hawaii. You can connect with Sheila Beal on Twitter, Go Visit Hawaii on Facebook, or Instagram.
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Maui Christmas Guide

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 14, 2018
We’ve created a brand new page listing Maui Christmas activities and events. You’ll find plenty of excellent Christmasy things to do — from ice skating (that’s not a typo) to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Santa gives Lana’i two shakas!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 6, 2013
T’is the season for Santa to rejuvenate before Christmas Eve. Last year, he visited the island of Lana’i for some r and r (rest and relaxation) in early December. Shorts, sunglasses…
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Waikiki Christmas – Special Holiday Dining & Events

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2021
We’ve updated our list of Waikiki Christmas events for this year! See the updated list here: Special Waikiki Christmas Events & Dining. —- The following list is from 2013 for…
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  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu 2013/2014 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dining & Events

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2021
For the newest updates see this link –> Waikiki New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Dining  — The following information is from December 31, 2013 for reference purposes only. In Hawaii,…
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Should I bring snorkel gear to Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 4, 2017
We are often asked if it’s a good idea to bring snorkel gear to Hawaii. Unless you already own good quality snorkel gear that you love and have the room…
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photo by Rochelle Rebello
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Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu’s Hanauma Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 29, 2013
Mahalo to Rochelle Rebello for sending this beautiful panoramic shot of Hanauma Bay on Oahu — one of Hawaii’s most popular snorkeling spots. I love how Rochelle’s shot captures this…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 27, 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 27, 2013
– Hawaiian Airlines is putting winter fares on sale starting at $357 roundtrip! This Thanksgiving sale only lasts for five days starting tomorrow, November 28. You must book by December…
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Waikiki Thanksgiving Dining & Events 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 2, 2019
For 2019 go to this link—>  Waikiki Thanksgiving 2019.  The list below is from 2013 for reference purposes only. Many of the links are obsolete. —– Will you be spending…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset at Kona Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 22, 2013
Mahalo to Regina Dodson for sending this beautiful Kona sunset photo. Her husband, Norman, took this photo while they were visiting Hawaii, the Big Island, to celebrate their 25th anniversary…
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Win free trips to Hawaii!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 19, 2013
How would you like to win a free Hawaii vacation? The answer to that question is a resounding yes! To assist you on this hopeful endeavor, I’ve compiled this list…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Waikiki View to Remember

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 15, 2013
Mahalo to Mary Gonzalez for sharing her beautiful photo of Waikiki with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Mary said that this view of Waikiki will be a memory…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Oahu’s big wave surfing season is underway!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 13, 2013
Professional surfers from around the world converge on Oahu’s North Shore each winter for the world’s top surfing competitions.  Vans Triple Crown of Surfing opens this week signaling the start of the…
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