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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 Discounts & News: January 18, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 18, 2012
*  Hawaiian Airlines announced that they’re creating a Maui Hub  that will offer improved connections between The Valley Isle and other points within the Hawaiian Islands as well as flights…
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Review: Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 17, 2021
The Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona is set in a location fit for a king, literally. King Kamehameha the Great established one of his royal residences here.…
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island & Hamoa Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 30, 2013
Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Wonderful Waikiki Sunset Sky Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 13, 2012
What a beautiful sunset photo captured by Kathy Reeves after Friday night fireworks on Waikiki Beach. The colors of this sunset sky are simply amazing. I love scanning the transition…
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Horseback Riding in Waipio Valley with Naalapa Stables

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 1, 2022
Note: effective February 2022, access to the valley road is restricted, indefinitely. As such, access to tourist activities in the valley is prohibited. I have to admit that I looked…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 11, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 11, 2012
* Outrigger Resorts is offering deals up to 65% off with the promotional code DREAM. Outrigger hotels and condos are located on all the major islands. * Aston Hotels and…
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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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