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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.

New “Cruising Hawaii” category

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 1, 2012
I’ve created a new category for our cruise-related articles. You can find those posts in  Cruising Hawaii sub-category of General Hawaii posts.. I hope that make it easier to find all…
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Aloha Friday Photo: North Shore Banzai Pipeline

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 28, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday photo was sent to us by Kenney of Salisbury, North Carolina. He took this photo at the famous Banzai Pipeline on the Oahu North Shore. The people…
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Dragon’s Teeth at Kapalua Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 4, 2013
When you visit Dragon’s Teeth along Kapalua’s windswept coast, you can easily imagine yourself in the mouth of a giant dragon. The unusual rock formations resemble jagged teeth jutting from…
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Hawaii cruise wedding?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 23, 2012
Per this news article, there’s a new trend for destination weddings organized by cruise ships. So, I wanted to pass along this wedding idea for our readers that are soon-to-be…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui tropical scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 17, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Cyndi of China Grove, North Carolina. Cyndi took this picture in December 2011, while she and her husband enjoyed a romantic vacation…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: September 20, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 20, 2012
* Do you want to go to Hawaii, but you’re afraid to check the cost of airfare? Don’t be scared. I’m seeing so many excellent deals from just about every…
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Win a trip to Lanai with the #iHeartLanai Pinterest contest!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2012
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai and the Lanai Visitors Bureau are teaming up on a fun Pinterest-based contest to win a vacation to Lanai. The winner of the Lanai vacation gets…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Aloha Rainbow

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 14, 2012
We love hearing your Hawaii vacation memories along with the photos you share for Aloha Friday Photos. The stories behind the photos adds extra life, interest and connection. Such is…
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5 off-the-beaten-path adventures for your Oahu vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 29, 2012
Have you covered all the top things to do and see on Oahu on previous trips and you’re looking to get off the beaten path? Do you try to avoid…
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NCL’s Pride of America to spiff up in 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line announced plans to revitalize their ship that’s currently dedicated to a continuous 7-day Hawaii itinerary. The Pride of America will enter dry dock for 14 days starting…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Glowing view from Round Top

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 7, 2012
Today’s amazing photo was shared with us by Henry Aguilar of jhames808.com photography. My goodness, what a view and what a uniquely framed shot! Henry took this photo from Puu…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: September 6, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 20, 2012
Here’s the latest Hawaii vacation deals and news that have splashed to shore. * I’ll start out with good news and bad news. The good news is that the humpback…
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