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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.

Aloha Friday Photo: Pololu Lookout

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 8, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was sent by Brian of North Carolina. Brian’s photo is of Pololu on Hawaii’s Big Island. As you can see from the photo, the view of…
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Oahu July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 3, 2024
Looking for fireworks for 4th of July for the current year? We’ve got a great list here —> July 4th Fireworks & Events for Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu —– The following…
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Aoki’s vs Matsumoto’s Shave Ice

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 28, 2013
Update: Aoki’s closed shop on August 27, 2013. They do have plans to reopen in Haleiwa in early 2014. A trip to Haleiwa for a shave ice is an excellent…
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Giveaway: Win these 3 essential items for the adventurous Hawaii traveler

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2012
When we find handy dandy products that make Hawaii travel more convenient, we like to let you know. We’ve got three top ones to share with you today. SunX30+ Sunscreen…
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Top 3 paid Kauai vacation activities not to be missed

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 2, 2013
Most folks tend to think of Kauai as one of Hawaii’s most laidback islands to visit. While that may be true, Kauai offers many fantastic activities and adventures. As you’re…
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Watch Venus transit across the sun via webcast live from Hawaii!

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 5, 2012
Today, you have the opportunity to watch an event – the transit of Venus —  that won’t happen again for another 105 years! What is the transit of Venus? It’s…
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Along the road to Hana, stop at Waianapanapa State Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 21, 2024
Here’s what you need to know about visiting the amazing black sand beach off the Road to Hana. We include everything from what to plan ahead to what to see and do when you’re there.
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Aloha Friday Photo: Monk seals playing in Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 1, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was shared by Jeanette from North Carolina. Here’s how she describes her connection to Hawaii and her photo: Hawaii holds a very special place in my…
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Touring the Munro Trail on a UTV with Western Lanai Adventures

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 31, 2012
As a Hawaii travel blogger, I’ve experienced many fun adventures over the years. After touring Lanai’s Munro Trail by  utility vehicle (UTV), I’d definitely rank it as one of the…
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A Go Visit Hawaii exclusive deal for Four Season Lanai Resorts

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 5, 2012
We are excited to be able to share an exclusive deal for the fabulous Four Seasons Lanai resort with Go Visit Hawaii readers. In addition to any special offer, such…
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4 Hawaii vacation sweepstakes to enter now!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 27, 2012
If you’re not in Hawaii for Memorial weekend, maybe you have some extra time this weekend to enter  Hawaii vacation giveaways. Here are four sweepstakes and giveaways that could help…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Crystal Clear Wave

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 25, 2012
Neal keeps snapping excellent wave photos with his Go Pro camera. He took this photo from Oahu’s Ehukai Beach Park on May 4th. I fell in love with this photo…
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