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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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Will you give your kokua to keep Hawaii free of litter?

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 22, 2013
The Hawaiian word kokua means help or assistance. With Hawaii’s beautiful but fragile environment, we as visitors need to give our kokua to help keep Hawaii litter-free. A very easy…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Lana’i view to Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 19, 2013
Mahalo to Dan Pruyn for sharing today’s beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. The shades of blue, orange and green make this photo very vibrant and eye-catching. Dan took this photo on…
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Honeymoon Guide to Hawaii, the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2024
Is Hawaii’s Big Island a great place for a honeymoon and/or romantic trip? We answer that question and much more in this advice for a Big Island honeymoon.
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Kauai photo tour

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 23, 2013
We wanted to share some of our favorite photos and highlights from our recent trip to Kauai. We’ve organized the photos by geography to make it useful for your Kauai vacation…
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
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Aloha Friday Photo: Leaping out of the blue

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 12, 2013
Mahalo to Renata Solcova from our facebook community for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Renata captured this photo during her “amazing trip to the Big Island.” How exciting it must…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 10, 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2013
* USA Today has a nice article on how to save money in Hawaii. When you check it out, you’ll probably notice that we were quoted and referenced extensively. Yay!…
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Best places to find free entertainment and cultural activities in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 17, 2021
— Update: due to COVID-19 restrictions and issues, some events may be cancelled indefinitely. — Getting to and staying in Hawaii can leave a dent in your wallet, but once…
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  • Oahu
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ko Olina Secret Beach Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 5, 2013
How would you caption this photo? We are at a loss for words. Wow, oh wow! The vibrant colors along with the rays of light beaming from the sun make…
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Win a luxury dream wedding in Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 4, 2013
Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort, Marchesa and Lenox have teamed up to give away a luxury dream wedding valued at $44,000! Here’s what the lucky couple will win: From Grand Wailea: …
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Should you consider flying Allegiant Air to Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 3, 2013
The price of airfare can be one of the biggest expenses for a Hawaii vacation. Allegiant Air is known to be an airline that offers cheap fares, but should you…
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What to wear in Hawaii on a catamaran cruise

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 18, 2021
Taking a sailing excursion for a sunset sail or dinner is a great way to end a day on your Hawaii vacation. Unfortunately, I’ve seen far too many people stuck…
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New savory shave ice flavors

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 1, 2024
We’ve noticed new trend of savory flavored shave ice at a few of Hawaii’s fine-dining restaurants. Traditionally shave ice has been served with sweet, fruity flavors, but Hawaii’s top chefs are expanding shave ice into…
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