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.

A 7-night Hawaii Cruise Deal Alert – $999 for Balcony Room + $200 Onboard Credit

Sheila Beal
September 17, 2012

Via TravelZoo, I was just alerted to an excellent seven-night Hawaii cruise deal available through Travelocity. The special offer is $999 per person for a balcony room plus $200 onboard…

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Holiday Inn Beachcomber Is A Great Value In The Heart Of Waikiki

Sheila Beal
October 11, 2016

On our 2009 visit to Oahu, we stayed in the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber. The resort was so fresh off its $12 million renovation that, while we were there in February,…

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Scientists Discover Special Hawaii Gecko Can Speak

Sheila Beal
April 1, 2009

Scientists have discovered that the kliminupatree gecko has a special ability to communicate. This gecko is endemic to Hawaii and is commonly found on all the Hawaiian islands. Through years…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2009

Whoa! It seems like I’ve been blessed with events to celebrate recently. Today, I’m celebrating that Go Visit Hawaii is two years old. Let’s hope that the “terrible twos” don’t…

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Wrap Up: Lonely Planet Travel Award for Best Destination Blog

Sheila Beal
April 5, 2009

As I promised on Friday, I wanted to share a few more details from the Lonely Planet Travel Blogs awards ceremony. Andy and I had been on the fence for…

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We Won! Go Visit Hawaii is the winner of the Best Destination Blog!

Sheila Beal
April 5, 2009

Andy and I attended the Lonely Planet Travel Blog Awards ceremony last night–dubbed the Oscars of the travel blog industry–and we have exciting news to share: we won the award…

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Hawaiian Island Travel: Hawaii Inter-island Flights & Ferry Ultimate Guide

Sheila Beal
December 22, 2025

From our many trips to Hawaii, we’ve determined that island hopping around the Hawaiian Islands may not be as straightforward as you might think. In fact, navigating from Hawaiian island…

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Breakfast at Cinnamon’s Restaurant In Kailua Is A Winner!

Sheila Beal
June 23, 2009

When I announced that I had planned another trip to Oahu back in January, James asked if I would take a picture of my breakfast at Cinnamon’s Restaurant in Kailua.…

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Photo: Fancy Sand Castle on Waikiki Beach

Sheila Beal
March 20, 2009

As we were walking along Waikiki Beach near sunset, we had to stop to admire this impressive sand castle. That’s the castle artist in the orange T-shirt. What do you…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup March 19, 2009

Sheila Beal
March 19, 2009

Have you ever noticed that news seems to come in waves? Here are the vacation news and deal nuggets I found while surfing the waves of the net. * Just…

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Oahu See & Do

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Free Waikiki Fireworks Show Every Friday Night – Updated for 2026

Sheila Beal
June 5, 2026

When you vacation on Oahu, make sure you plan to start your weekend off with a bang. Each Friday evening, Hilton Hawaiian Village puts on a brief fireworks show on…

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The Future Bigger Island of Hawaii

Sheila Beal
March 17, 2009

On a recent visit to Washington DC, Andy and I enjoyed a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Of course my Hawaii radar triggered onto red alert…

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Sheila Beal

A 7-night Hawaii Cruise Deal Alert – $999 for Balcony Room + $200 Onboard Credit

Holiday Inn Beachcomber Is A Great Value In The Heart Of Waikiki

Scientists Discover Special Hawaii Gecko Can Speak

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition

Wrap Up: Lonely Planet Travel Award for Best Destination Blog

We Won! Go Visit Hawaii is the winner of the Best Destination Blog!

Hawaiian Island Travel: Hawaii Inter-island Flights & Ferry Ultimate Guide

Breakfast at Cinnamon’s Restaurant In Kailua Is A Winner!

Photo: Fancy Sand Castle on Waikiki Beach

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup March 19, 2009

Free Waikiki Fireworks Show Every Friday Night – Updated for 2026

The Future Bigger Island of Hawaii

One week vacation itinerary & travel planner for the Big Island of Hawaii in 2026

One Week Kauai Vacation Itinerary & Travel Planner for 2026

Seven-Day Maui Vacation Itinerary with 2026 Updates

Suggestions for a seven-day Oahu vacation itinerary in 2026