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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 Tourism Authority’s Post-Tsunami Statement

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 27, 2010
I know many of us were saying prayers and holding our breath today when we learned of the tsunami warning in Hawaii today. Thankfully, there was no reported  damage. The …
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Match Made in Heaven…er Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 25, 2010
I found today’s Aloha Friday Photo submission to be very, very amusing. Only in Hawaii would this combination of SPAM and macadamia nuts come together. I wouldn’t mind trying this…
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Where to find Local Favorite Restaurants On Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 17, 2013
No matter where you travel, one of the best ways to experience authentic local culture is to find the locals’ favorite restaurants. That’s certainly true in Hawaii; so, I encourage…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: February 24, 2010

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 24, 2010
Hawaii continues to be on sale! Check out these deals that I think are especially good offers. * I rarely see deals for the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort in the…
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Oahu’s Top 3 Scenes Where LOST Is Filmed

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2011
As a fans of the hit television show LOST and of the island of Oahu, we had a blast finding the filming locations from some of our favorite scenes around…
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Hawaii in High Definition with Polarized Sunglasses

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 23, 2024
If you don’t already have a pair of polarized sunglasses, do yourself a favor and get some to bring on your Hawaii vacation. They really do make a difference. You…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Lifeguard Station “Enjoys” Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 18, 2010
I adore photos of Hawaii lifeguard stations, so naturally I fell in love with this photo from Waikiki Beach at sunset by Paul, the Flying Photog. Ah, wouldn’t you kind…
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3 Travel-Friendly Freebies

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 20, 2010
Free, free, we love free! Don’t we? Well, here are three free samples that are perfect for travelers, whether you’re headed to Hawaii or anywhere else: 1.  Get free samples…
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Another Great VolcanoChaser Lava Video

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 18, 2010
By now, you’ve probably figured out that I’m a little bit volcano crazy. I mean, how much more exciting can it get than to witness red hot lava oozing? When…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: February 17, 2010

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 24, 2010
I hope you’ll agree that today’s roundup is on fire! * Dates for the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 18th Annual World Fireknife Championships are set for May 12th through15th this year.…
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Hawaii’s Forbidden Roads

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 29, 2012
Did you know that there are stretches of roads in Hawaii that you shouldn’t drive with a rental car? The rental car companies have identified these roads as dangerous and…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Liloa’s Sash at Bishop Museum

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 4, 2010
Today’s photos come to us from Karen who blogs at  Holoholo Hawaii. Karen is a docent at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. The photos that Karen is sharing is of…
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