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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 Vacation Deals & News: May 9, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2012
Hop on this hammock to read today’s Hawaii vacation deals and news. – From my inbox,  go! Airlines announced an inter-island flight sale with fares as low as $69 one-way…
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Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village in Photos & Video

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2020
Finally, after many years of wanting to experience Hilton Hawaiian Village, we got our chance in February. Our perfect excuse for staying here was that we were both speaking at…
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Confessions of a SNUBA Failure

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 29, 2013
I remember that glorious Maui morning that I boarded the Trilogy catamaran from Kaanapali Beach. The weather was perfect and the deep blue ocean was calling to me to come…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Tropical Scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was shared by Susan Sims. She took this photo near the foot of Diamond Head on her first trip to Hawaii.  Does this photo make you…
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Frizz Busters: Hawaii Hair Tips

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2012
>> OK guys, you can zone out for this post or perhaps send it to your gal pals. This post is for the girls. << I’ve been traveling to Hawaii…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 2, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2012
We’ve got a humdinger of a Hawaii vacation news roundup for you today! With so much news, I’ve organized the items in to categories for your convenience. Hawaii Sweepstakes and…
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Beautiful Leis from Kona Coffee Festival

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2014
With today being Lei Day in Hawaii, I thought it would be a great excuse to write about some outstanding leis we saw at the Kona Coffee Festival on Hawaii’s…
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Haleakala Sunrises–Fresh Every Morning

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 30, 2012
Catching a sunrise atop Maui’s Haleakala is truly spectacular. Each sunrise is unique. We’ve personally witnessed sunrise from Haleakala on three different occasions and they’ve all been different. I want…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kayak Rainbow

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday photo was shared by Sreekumar Valiathan of Washington. Sreekumar took this photo along a Kapalua beach on Maui. He noted that these colorful kayaks are “waiting to…
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Do you recommend going to a luau on your Hawaii vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2026
Readers often ask for my thoughts about luaus. Are they worth the time, money and effort? Are they touristy? Are luaus authentic? Those are all great questions, but there’s probably…
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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is Souvenir City!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2026
If you enjoy shopping for bargains on your Oahu vacation, you’ll love the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. You’ll find Aloha (Hawaiian print) shirts and dresses for all ages, T-shirts, fridge…
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Aloha Friday Photo: The Kahala Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 20, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo of the grounds at the Kahala was sent by Dave from Oahu. Here’s what Dave had to say, “This place is almost magical. Very romantic. I…
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