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.

Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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Winner selected for 5-night stay at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

Sheila Beal
December 10, 2013

Mahalo for your entries into the 5-night Poipu Kauai stay sweepstakes. We received over 4,000 entries in total! The randomly selected winner is Stacy Mcginnis of Oregon. After being notified…

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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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2014 Lana’i Calendar Giveaway

Sheila Beal
December 9, 2013

We’re giving away this 2014 desk calendar featuring paintings of Lana’i by Mike Carroll. These popular desk calendars always sell out year over year. I’ve put this calendar on my…

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Maui Events

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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

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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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Oahu Events

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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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Tips & Tricks

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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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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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Oahu Events

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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

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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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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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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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Winner selected for 5-night stay at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

2014 Lana’i Calendar Giveaway

Maui Christmas Guide

Aloha Friday Photo: Santa gives Lana’i two shakas!

Waikiki Christmas – Special Holiday Dining & Events

Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu 2013/2014 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dining & Events

Should I bring snorkel gear to Hawaii?

Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu’s Hanauma Bay

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 27, 2013

Waikiki Thanksgiving Dining & Events 2013

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset at Kona Bay

Win free trips to Hawaii!

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