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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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Hawaii Holiday Happenings 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 17, 2012
With Thanksgiving just two days away, the holiday season is upon us. If you are one of the many lucky ones planning a trip to Hawaii in late-November and December,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Haleakala Crater

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
When most people think of Maui, they tend to think of beaches and palm trees. So when they take a trip up to the summit of Haleakala at about 10,000…
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Where to stay in Hawaii for New Year’s Eve fireworks

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 1, 2013
If you’ve not already made your New Year’s Eve plans, why don’t you plan a festive trip to Hawaii to welcome in 2013? Why bundle up in winter coats, hats,…
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Go Visit Hawaii has been nominated as a favorite travel blog!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 14, 2012
Yay! We are grateful that Go Visit Hawaii was nominated as a favorite travel blog on Christopher Elliott’s top consumer advocate blog. Will you please vote? Voting only takes a…
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Maui New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Celebrations 2012/2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 12, 2013
UPDATE for New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2013 at this link —> Maui &  Lanai New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2013/2014 <—- Click for the most recent updates. —– The following information…
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Cheap & Free Parking in Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 29, 2013
Whether you’re driving into Waikiki Beach for a day visit or staying there on your vacation, finding a parking spot that doesn’t cost a fortune can be a challenge. But,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hilo Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
Mahalo to Gary Petrison for sending in today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Gary tells us that this photo is of the first Hilo sunrise of November 2012. Gary’s photo sure is…
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DT Fleming Beach on Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 7, 2012
One of our favorite Maui beaches is DT Fleming Beach in the Kapalua area of Maui. This crescent-shaped beach entices you relax in its beauty. Besides being a beautiful beach,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Byodo-Temple

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
Mahalo to Paul Kilfoil for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo of Byodo-In Temple on Oahu. Paul tells us, “We love the tranquil beauty of the Byodo-In Temple on Oahu!” We…
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Visiting Kahanu Garden off the road to Hana

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 30, 2012
A short diversion off the road to Hana (Hwy 360) leads to one of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Kahanu Garden. Two of the most distinguishing features of this garden…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Ocean encounters of the Hawaiian monk seal kind

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 26, 2012
Normally we feature one photo from a reader. Today, we’re posting several photos that tell of a neat underwater experience from John Walsh of Arizona. While snorkeling at Tunnels Beach…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Painted Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
Doesn’t this photo almost look like an oil painting? I love the peach, pink and butter-colored clouds with their undefined edges. The kiawe trees in the foreground provide grounding, while…
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