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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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Lanikai Beach – One of Oahu’s Most Beautiful Beaches

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2023
With powdery white sand and many shades of ocean blue, Lanikai Beach is a stunner for sure. From this beach you can cast your gaze across the water to rest…
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What to do in Honolulu/Oahu for Memorial Day

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 3, 2019
For 2019 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities 2019. — The following list is for 2009 for reference purposes only.  For 2015 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup for May 18, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 18, 2009
Here’s a couple of deals to help you save on the family’s summer vacation: * Prince Resorts are offering a two rooms for the price of one promotion that will…
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Video of 2009 World Champion Fire Knife Dancer

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 17, 2009
Via the Polynesian Cultural Center blog , I’ve been virtually following the 2009 Samoan fire knife dancing championships. This exciting contest is held annually in Laie, Oahu at the Polynesian…
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Myth Buster: Is Oahu the Big Island?

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 16, 2026
A conversation like the following is not uncommon: Blissful Post-Hawaii Vacationer: “Oh, you write about Hawaii travel?  We just got back. We loved it!” Sheila: “I’m glad you liked it.…
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Liliha bakery coco puffs
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Liliha Bakery Coco Puffs: A Must Try On Your Oahu Vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 18, 2024
I don’t know how Liliha Bakery coco puffs managed to elude me until my fifth visit to Oahu and my second visit to this bakery.  When I visit Oahu, they…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup For May 13, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2009
Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii reader, Sherri from New Jersey, whose Keahou (Big Island) sunset photo (below) was featured on her local news station (NBC 10). * Aqua Contiental in…
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Hawaii in Contrasts – Red and Green Sand Beaches

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 12, 2009
Last week we looked at black and white sand beaches, but did you know that Hawaii also has red and green sand beaches? As a fun fact, you’ll find that…
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Tips For Planning The Perfect Hawaii Sunset Dinner

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 11, 2009
I’ve written over 900 posts on Go Visit Hawaii over the past two years and the site has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, I’m starting to revive and update…
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Super Hawaii Airfare Deals Move Beyond the West Coast

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 8, 2009
It seems that when there are special airfare deals to Hawaii, it’s usually from the West Coast. Just last week, I shared that you can fly Los Angeles to Honolulu…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup for May 6, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2009
*  The most recent hotel occupancy reports indicate that Hawaii’s occupancy levels fell to an all time low since record keeping began in 1987 per the Honolulu Advertiser.  Essentially, one…
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Hawaii in Contrasts – Black and White Sand Beaches

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 5, 2009
Today’s Hawaii in contrast photos takes a look at black and white sand beaches. First let’s look at a black sand beach. We shot the following photo on Pololu Black…
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