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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Which Hawaiian Island do I choose for my vacation if I want to go to Pearl Harbor?

Sheila Beal
November 11, 2024

Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, Mighty Mo, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the USS Bowfin submarine. With Pearl Harbor’s importance in American history, many people want…

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Review: Honua Kai Resort in North Kaanapali, Maui

Sheila Beal
August 24, 2015

Honua Kai Resort offers the comforts of home but with the added amenities of a resort. This all-suite resort offers guests their own, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, living areas, a large…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Oozing pahoehoe lava

Sheila Beal
June 14, 2013

Today’s amazing photo was supplied by Jack Boeggeman. Jack took this lava photo during his Christmas vacation to Hawaii. What a great shot! It appears that Jack was able to get…

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Oahu Events

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Fireworks & July 4th Events in Waikiki, Honolulu & Oahu 2013

Sheila Beal
June 16, 2016

**** UPDATE for 2016 — Click this link for —> 2016 fireworks and events for July 4th on Oahu. **** — The following information is from 2013 for reference and informational…

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Maui See & Do

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Spa Montage Kapalua Bay: a top Maui spa

Sheila Beal
February 3, 2015

Our experience at Spa Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui was outstanding. We intend to return here again and again on future Maui visits. With a rush, we barely made our appointment…

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Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Waikiki from the Water

Sheila Beal
June 7, 2013

Mahalo nui loa to Matt Quinten for sharing this gorgeous photo of Waikiki and Diamond Head as seen from the water. The shades of ocean and sky blue sandwich the…

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Kona to Hilo day trip: see waterfalls, volcanoes (and maybe lava)!

Sheila Beal
November 11, 2021

One of the most exciting attractions in Hawaii, the Big Island, is the active volcano Kilauea. The challenge that many first time Hawaii visitors discover is that the volcano activity…

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Maui See & Do

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Aloha Friday Photos: Wonderful Wainapanapa

Sheila Beal
May 31, 2013

Mahalo to Renée Saar of Acworth, Georgia for sending in her photos from Waianapanapa State Park off the road to Hana. Renee and her family went to Hawaii to celebrate. Renée shared…

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Maui See & Do

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Wailea Kayaking & Snorkeling

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2026

Thrilling, that’s how I’d describe our above and below the water adventures with in Wailea. Do you know that feeling you get when you’ve just finished an exhilarating roller coaster ride and…

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Kauai See & Do

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Hike the Waimea Cliff/Canyon Trails on Kauai

Sheila Beal
January 14, 2026

One of the sights you’ve got to see on your Kauai vacation is Waimea Canyon. Seeing the Grand Canyon of the Pacific from a lookout is great, but to stand along…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 25, 2013

Sheila Beal
May 25, 2013

A Saturday post on a holiday weekend? What’s up with that? Well, I came across some deals for summer travel that must be booked soon as well as some other…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Friendly Puffer Fish

Sheila Beal
May 24, 2013

Mahalo to Susan Sims for sharing this puffer fish photo from her Hawaii travels. Actually, Susan’s husband snapped this photo. This puffer is an adorable little guy, isn’t he? He…

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Sheila Beal

Which Hawaiian Island do I choose for my vacation if I want to go to Pearl Harbor?

Review: Honua Kai Resort in North Kaanapali, Maui

Aloha Friday Photo: Oozing pahoehoe lava

Fireworks & July 4th Events in Waikiki, Honolulu & Oahu 2013

Spa Montage Kapalua Bay: a top Maui spa

Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Waikiki from the Water

Kona to Hilo day trip: see waterfalls, volcanoes (and maybe lava)!

Aloha Friday Photos: Wonderful Wainapanapa

Wailea Kayaking & Snorkeling

Hike the Waimea Cliff/Canyon Trails on Kauai

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 25, 2013

Aloha Friday Photo: Friendly Puffer Fish

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