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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 & News Roundup March 13, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 14, 2009
* Did you know that Hawaii is the 2nd happiest state in the US according to survey by Gallup and an insurance company? (Source) I know going to Hawaii makes…
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Hiking Oahu on the Puu Pia Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 17, 2015
With each visit to Oahu, Andy and I are discovering more and more that this island has an abundance of fantastic hiking trails. Last month, we experienced three more Oahu…
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  • Kauai See & Do
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Don’t Miss Kauai’s Hanalei Valley Lookout

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 4, 2025
  When you visit Kauai, you must make a stop at the Hanalei Valley Lookout. Here, you’ll see the Hanalei River and taro fields flanked by mountains and waterfalls. It’s…
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Please take a few seconds to vote for GoVisitHawaii.com

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 10, 2009
We were recently very honored with a nomination as the Best Destination Blog in the Lonely Planet Travel Blog Awards. This nomination is for everyone at GoVisitHawaii, including you, our…
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Try Zippy’s Restaurant for a Taste of Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
From my experience, anytime I’ve mentioned the restaurant Zippy’s to any Hawaii resident, their eyes light up. At Zippy’s, you’ll find the authentic local fare as opposed to the normal…
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Kauai North Shore Beach Time

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 10, 2009
Need a quick beach escape? I hope you’ll enjoy these calming scenes of Haena Beach and Kee Beach from the North Shore of Kauai.
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  • Maui See & Do
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Visiting the Kipahulu Area of Haleakala National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 16, 2021
When most people think of Haleakala National Park, they visualize the semi-barren summit of Haleakala volcano at over 10,000 feet above sea level, but there is a whole coastal section…
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Do you know mauka from makai?

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 5, 2024
I once made note of a quote from a Maui newspaper about a parcel of land on that was donated to the Haleakala National Park. Here’s what the quote said,…
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Hawaii Vacation News and Deals Roundup March 5, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2009
Let’s take a peek into today’s vacation news from the Aloha State. * TravelZoo reports a deal on the Sheraton Kauai for $168 per night through April 9. I checked…
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Signs of Hawaii: Time for Shave Ice

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
It’s 2:45pm and time for Hawaii’s delightful shave ice! Well, anytime is a good time for shave ice, right? If you’ve never had a shave ice in Hawaii, you’re in…
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Smile and You Could Win a Vacation to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2009
Imagine digging your toes into the golden sand at a crescent shaped beach while gazing across the intense shades of the Pacific’s blues. Now hear the sound of the tradewinds…
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Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…
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