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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
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Amazing encounter with Santa on Haleakala

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 22, 2013
This photo and story shared by Annie Chavez-Hollingshead is so amazing, we had to share it again this year. Annie was visiting Haleakala for sunrise back in December 2007 when…
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  • Oahu Events
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2012 Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Ko Olina

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 19, 2012
The 2nd Annual Ko Olina New Year’s Lagoon Fireworks Spectacular is all set to light up the night sky as the clock strikes midnight. This dazzling aerial show will span…
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  • Kauai Events
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2012 Kauai New Year’s Eve Music Fest & Fireworks in Poipu

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 29, 2014
Click this link to see the most up to date information Kauai New Year’s Eve Fireworks update . —- The following information is from 2012. Will you be welcoming 2013 on Kauai?…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian Santa Sand Sculpture

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
We love this impressive sand sculpture with its Hawaii influences. Notice that the elves are menehune, the small creatures of Hawaiian legends known for being crafty and mischievous. They perfect…
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  • Maui Events
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Top things to do at Christmas on Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 7, 2019
*** UPDATE *** We’ve created a brand new page for Maui Christmas Events. It is currently updated with  Maui Christmas events and activities including visits from Santa, Christmas Eve candlelight…
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Christmas in Polynesia at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 13, 2012
As I mentioned in our mega list of what to do for Christmas in Waikiki/Honolulu, we recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Christmas in Polynesia canoe ride for a unique Christmas-y…
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  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dinners & Events

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2021
Looking for this year’s events? You’ll find it at this link —> Waikiki/Honolulu New Year’s Eve fireworks and dining. <— Click that link. —– The following list of events from…
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Hawaii Five-0 has great taste in bakeries

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 1, 2013
If you were watching Hawaii Five-0 last night, you may have noticed the pastry spread at the breakfast Kona, Adam and his brother had. Adam’s brother took a bite of…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Santa Claus visits Lanai!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
Over several visits to Lanai, we’ve seen a few celebrities. (If celebrities are drawn to Lanai, it’s got to be good. Right?) I won’t name the names of the celebs…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: December 5, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 5, 2012
* Lava is flowing to the ocean once again on Hawaii, the Big Island! Our friends at Lava Ocean Adventure posted this video showing scenes they’ve shot within the last…
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  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki Christmas 2012 Special Holiday Dining & Events

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2021
Looking for what’s in store for the upcoming Christmas season in Waikiki? See our newly, created and regularly updated page at this link —> Waikiki Christmas —   The following…
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Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way to say Merry Christmas

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 3, 2012
Christmastime gives us a great opportunity to practice a little Hawaiian pronunciation. Though Hawaii’s way of saying Merry Christmas does not literally translate as such, it’s fun to say Mele…
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