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.

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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Aloha Friday Photo: Big As A House Poinsettia Edition

Sheila Beal
December 18, 2018

Most of us on the mainland will purchase a poinsettia this time of year for the holidays. We typically care for the small plant indoors for a few months. Then,…

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