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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.

Hawaii Prize Pack Giveaway

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 10, 2012
It’s high time for another giveaway here on Go Visit Hawaii. This Hawaii prize pack includes: a 2012 Hawaii calendar set of 10 postcards of vintage Hawaii travel posters a…
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What’s it like to drive the road to Hana?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 9, 2012
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive the road to Hana, this video by GoHawaiiTV will give you an idea.  The video shows the coast, the incredibly curvaceous…
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Completes Rainbow Tower Renovations, Offers Deal

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 9, 2012
Waikiki Beach’s iconic Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village just got a $45 million makeover. Rooms were all refreshed with brand new furnishings, carpet, wall coverings, bathrooms, tubs, fixtures,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui’s Garden of Eden Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 6, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was taken at Maui’s Garden of Eden just off the road to Hana. What a delightful view filled with serene shades of blue and green. Looking…
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Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2024
Which airport is best for your Hawaii vacation? This article helps you quickly find the airport that will get you to your vacation sooner.
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 4, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 4, 2012
*  We are really honored that Go Visit Hawaii was recently selected as one of the top 12 travel blogs to follow in 2012. Mahalo to our readers who nominated…
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Fun Ocean Adventures with Kona Boys

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 3, 2012
When it comes to ocean fun in the Kailua-Kona or Kealakakua areas, Kona Boys has you covered. They’re truly ocean sport experts with a passion for caring for the environment.…
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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 30, 2011
As 2012 nears, we at Go Visit Hawaii want to wish you Hau’oli Makahiki Hou, the Hawaiian way to say happy new year! If you’re one of the lucky ones…
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Aloha Friday Photo: SPAM Breath Mints?

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 30, 2011
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s post about SPAM flavored mac nuts, we have yet another wacky, new SPAM product – SPAM mints. That’s right – SPAM mints! Our Oahu…
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SPAM Flavored Macadamia Nuts — Would You Try Them?

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 29, 2011
When we were visiting Big Island last month, we popped into the visitors center at the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company to see and taste new flavors. We were amused when…
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Pre-Vacation Checklist

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 4, 2014
While we’re in between holidays, I thought we’d revisit this blast-from-the-past post with a checklist of what to do before going on your Hawaii vacation. We’ve refined the list a…
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Mele Kalikimaka

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 21, 2011
Wishing you and yours a Mele Kalikimaka, Hawaii’s way to say Merry Christmas!
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