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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.

Don’t Go To Hawaii Without: Rash Guard Top

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 16, 2019
Andy had been wearing a rash guard top in Hawaii for a few years before I discovered how awesome they are. I won’t go to Hawaii without one now. What…
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New Series: Don’t Go To Hawaii Without

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 15, 2013
Do you remember the old American Express commercials with the famous tagline, “Don’t leave home without it”? Well, I’m going to start a new series of posts that somewhat plays…
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4 Favorite Places for a Sunset Drink in Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 27, 2024
Watching sunset with a refreshing tropical drink in hand is a relaxing way to end a day in Waikiki Beach. After many trips to Waikiki, we definitely have some favorite…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 7, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 7, 2011
Here’s the latest Hawaii news that we’ve found “out standing in our field”.  🙂 *  While most folks on the US mainland turned their clock back an hour over the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Somewhere Under the Rainbow Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 7, 2023
Today’s stunning photo was captured by Michael Kinsley of Pahoa on Hawaii’s Big Island. He shot this vibrant  rainbow on the Red Road near Kehena in the Puna District of…
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Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: November 3, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 3, 2011
Here’s the Hawaii vacation news that’s falling into our inbox. – King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island is now a new member of the Marriott family. As…
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Aulani Prize Pack Giveaway!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 3, 2011
While we were visiting Aulani for the Grand Opening events, we collected quite a few goodies for a giveaway. This goodie pack includes: Plush, oversized beach towel embroidered with the…
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Aulani Review: Guide to Disney’s Hawaii Resort & Spa

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 15, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our Aulani stay and covering their Grand Opening Celebration. This review will detail all aspects of this excellent resort and provide you with tips for getting the most…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Polynesian Pumpkin Carving

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 31, 2013
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes from my sister Michelle. She carved this cute Polynesian-themed scene onto a pumpkin to celebrate this holiday season. The pattern came from a template, but…
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Outrigger Canoe Sailing in Ko Olina with Hawaiian Ocean Adventures

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 7, 2025
While we were staying at the Disney Aulani resort in Ko Olina, this colorful outrigger canoe by the lagoon kept grabbing my attention. So, I went by Makiki Joe’s water…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: October 26, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 26, 2011
* Hilton is celebrating their 50th year in Hawaii with a five-night Hawaii vacation sweepstakes including airfare, a $50 food and beverage credit plus 50 complimentary resort activities. You need…
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Have you tried Spam Musubi?

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2011
You know Hawaii loves Spam.  How much so? Well, Hawaii residents and visitors consume nearly 7 million cans of Spam each year. That’s a lot of Spam! With Hawaii’s love…
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