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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.

A quick grammar lesson: Hawaii vs. Hawaiian

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 13, 2011
In today’s post I wanted to share a little bit of a grammar lesson with you. Since I’ve been blogging about Hawaii as a great vacation destination, I started noticing…
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The Lehua Blossom on the Ohia Tree

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 25, 2020
When you are in Hawaii, you may notice a unique tree with twisted looking branches and a bright red or yellow blooms. That’s the Ohia tree. It’s native to Hawaii…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for September 3rd

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 3, 2008
Cheaptickets.com rates Maui and Oahu in the top 10 off-season travel destinations for Fall 2008. David at Maui Online Guide is running a Hawaii themed photo contest.  Submit your photos…
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Colors of Hawaii: Good Morning Sun

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 3, 2008
  Today’s beautiful photo comes from reader, Lauri Brownson of Shady Cove, Oregon.  Lauri shot this photo at sunrise on top of Haleakala.  What a great way to greet the…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for September 2nd

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 2, 2008
I hope you had a nice long weekend.  Now that it has come to a close, it’s time to daydream about a vacation to Hawaii with these deals and newsy…
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Colors of Hawaii: Maui’s Velvet Green Iao Needle

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 25, 2008
In my opinion, the Iao Needle is not to be missed when you visit Maui.  The scenery will have you gawking as you learn about the deep history of this…
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Where to Stay in Hawaii to Avoid Rain

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2019
The Hawaiian Island’s volcanic mountains combined with the pleasant trade winds create such a diversity of climates.  As we’ve share with you before, each island has a wetter windward side…
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Yippee! Hawaii Airfares On Sale Again!

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 27, 2008
One of the first e-mails I look at each day is my Hawaii airfare alerts.  This morning, I had to do a double take when I saw fares as low…
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Honolulu Now on the Dollar Menu!

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 20, 2021
Having an entertaining, enriching and fun time in Honolulu doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, there are several great things you should do that are completely free. Here…
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Hawaiian Airlines Fall Airfare Sale

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 24, 2009
Hawaiian Airlines has another great fare sale going on with roundtrip prices as low as $360*. If you can fly out of Portland or Phoenix, you can get some of…
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Colors of Hawaii: Orange Sunset on Mauna Kea

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 26, 2008
Yes that is snow on top of a mountain.  And, yes this photo captured on Hawaii.  We took this photo on a Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour on…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for August 25th

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 25, 2008
Let’s take a peek at the vacation news from the 50th state. Honolulu Advertiser reports that Oahu hotels are offering free parking.  Overnight parking normally averages around $20 in Waikiki,…
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