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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.
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Most of Hawaii’s Rain Falls at Night

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2025
Well, here’s a fun fact for your did-you-know file. I’ve been told a few times that most of Hawaii’s rain falls at night. I had been somewhat skeptical when I…
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A Day Trip Island Hop To Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 11, 2024
When we traveled to Maui with my parents for their first visit to Hawaii, we wanted to make sure they had an opportunity to see the history and beauty of…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Black Sand & Blue Water Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 1, 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo is from Teresa Caseltine. Her photo is from Maui’s Wai‘anapanapa State Park just off the road to Hana. It’s one of Maui’s ‘must see’ places. Teresa…
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Hawaii Invests in New Rainbows On Demand Technology

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2012
Have you ever been snapping a photo at a scenic spot in Hawaii while wishing there was a rainbow in view? Have you ever gone to Hawaii without seeing a…
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Hawaii Vacation Words to Know: Mauka & Makai

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 31, 2011
I was reading HONOLULU Magazine over the weekend and noticed an ad for a shop in Hawaii’s largest mall, Ala Moana Center. The ad provides directions to the shop saying…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 30, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 30, 2011
Here are the Hawaii vacation news and deals that are making a splash today.  * Aston Hotels is offering a million HawaiianMiles (Hawaiian Airlines frequent flier miles) in their Million…
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Go Visit Hawaii Celebrates 4th Blogaversary

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 29, 2011
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. I’ve had a blast writing our award-winning Hawaii travel advice on GoVisitHawaii.com. As we celebrate our 4th blogaversary, it’s hard to believe…
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March Madness Monday Music Giveaway – Shimabukuro Duo Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 28, 2011
Today’s music giveaway is a Shimabukuro twofer – Jake Shimabukuro’s new CD Peace Love Ukulele and his brother Bruce’s LIVE. Please notice that Bruce’s CD is signed. We were excited…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Golden Kaanapali Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2012
Mahalo nui loa to Kelly Wade of Kelly Wade Photography for sharing his photo with us. He took this photo on Kaanapali Beach on Maui. Does this say ‘Aloha Friday’…
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Honoring Hawaii’s Prince Kuhio

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 19, 2025
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaianaole was born in Kauai in 1871 and his birthday, March 26, is celebrated as a Hawaii state holiday.  If you visit Hawaii around his holiday, you…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 23, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 24, 2011
* Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani has spiffed up their guestrooms with new furniture, luxury linens, and HD televisions. Their family-friendly villas have also been upgraded with a new gourmet kitchen…
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Seeing Hanalei Bay on the North Shore of Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 14, 2021
As you’re making your Kauai vacation plans, make sure you get up to the North Shore to see Hanalei Bay. This bay is not only one of the most beautiful…
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