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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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Let’s talk Hawaii water safety, again.

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 19, 2023
Before we jump into what prompted this post, let’s review some Hawaii water safety recommendations. Ocean/Beach Safety Never turn your back to the ocean. When you are swimming or simply…
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Back from Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 10, 2013
Wow, how quickly a five-night visit passed! As I reflect back on the last week, I can hardly believe how much we did in such a short period of time,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Secluded waterfall

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2013
Mahalo to Myk Salonga Photography for sending this beautiful photo of a secluded waterfall in Oahu’s Kalihi Valley. When Myk posted this photo, he shared that he’s “so blessed to live…
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Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach — An excellent budget-friendly accommodation

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 19, 2022
2020 Update: Since our original stay, this hotel has been renovated and rebranded as a Sheraton property. For more information, see this link to the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.…
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Aloha from Maui! #seeMaui

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 7, 2013
With many mahalos to the Maui Visitors Bureau, I’m excited to tell you that I’m in Maui! Actually, the above photo shows my current “office” from Wailea Beach Marriott Resort…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hibiscus Beauty

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 3, 2013
Mahalo to Patty Trott for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo of this beautiful hibiscus. Patty took this photo near Captain Cook during here 2011 vacation to Hawaii, the Big Island.…
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A Hawaiian lei represents more than meets the eye

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 3, 2024
May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii. It’s a day to celebrate Hawaiian culture through the lei. A few years ago, Andy and I were on Kauai for Lei Day.…
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Maui’s Grand Wailea review with video and photos

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2019
With Wailea being one of Hawaii’s most luxurious beach resorts, Grand Wailea fits right in. The grand entrance with stately statues and water features make a great first impression for…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Finding Hawaii Five-0 filming locations on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 30, 2023
In addition to the attractive detectives solving the weekly crime mystery, Hawaii is the shining star of the CBS hit TV series Hawaii Five-0. We may never know the influence…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kaanapali Beach Rainbow

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2013
  Mahalo to Michael Hoven for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo of lovely rainbow at Maui’s Kaanapali Beach. Here’s what Michael shared about his photo: While walking on the boardwalk…
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How to vacation in Hawaii like the Duck Dynasty

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 15, 2013
Did you see the Duck Dynasty season finale where the Robertsons take a family vacation to Hawaii? Wasn’t the scenery fantastic? If you caught the show and also the bug…
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Kauai Backcountry Tubing Adventure

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2022
Relaxing and fun — aren’t words that typically go together, but that’s how we describe our experience with the Kauai Backcountry tubing adventure. The adventure starts in Lihue where you meet…
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