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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 and News: May 25, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 25, 2011
Let’s see what bits of Hawaii news we find on our path today. -  From time to time, I tune into ABC’s Cougar Town. Tonight, I’ll be watching for sure…
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Check Hawaii Airfares Today!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 24, 2011
Per airfarewatchdog.com, 2011 Fall and Winter fares to Hawaii are on sale today. Most round-trip fares are in the $425 – $575 range. Most deals are to Oahu, Maui and…
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Honolulu/Oahu 2011 Memorial Day Activities

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2024
For current year events, go to our dedicated page – Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities, which we update in May each year.   — If you are looking for a…
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Check & Recheck Rental Car Rates for Potential Savings

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 2, 2015
Thanks to Matt McGee for writing in to tell me about his experience with saving money on his Maui rental car.  Matt saved $60 for his one-week rental simply by…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Rays Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 20, 2011
Mahalo to Mayra Talunas for sharing this photo that she took on her Maui vacation. You’d probably never guess that this wonderful Maui sunset photo was taken from a parking…
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Excellent Hawaii Snorkeling at Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 17, 2015
You may have heard of Hawaii’s famous snorkeling spots like Molokini off Maui, Hanauma Bay at Oahu, and Kealakekua Bay at the Big Island. Those are all great spots to…
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Let’s Go Horseback Riding in Lanai

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 23, 2014
We thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding with Lanai Western Adventures. The guided tour ($110 for 90 minutes) led us on the Paniolo Trail through groves of fragrant Christmas Berry (Brazilian Peppertree)…
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Re-Visiting Puuhonau o Honaunau National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 15, 2019
South of Kona along the coast, you’ll find Puuhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park that I highly recommend that you include in your Big Island vacation plans. Entry into the…
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Garden Tour of Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 14, 2011
I love the themed gardens at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. They all have wonderful water features surrounded by exotic tropical plants. The gardens are nestled in between…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai Cliff Divers Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2011
Mahalo to the very talented and self-declared penmonkey, Chuck Wendig, for sharing his Kauai vacation photo from his Kauai collection. Chuck captured these brave cliff divers at Shipwreck Beach on…
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World’s Best Fireknife Dancers Compete in Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2011
A fiery competition is on this weekend at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Check out this video compilation of the Fireknife Championship semi-finalists from last night’s competition. These guys are incredible!…
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See Waipio Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 26, 2024
As you’re making your Big Island vacation sightseeing plans, I hope you’ll take the time to see Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast. It’s a marvelous sight with a mile-long…
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