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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.

Six Strategies for Packing Light

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 2, 2015
After reading my article on packing light, a reader recently asked how is it possible to travel to Hawaii with just carry-on luggage. I can certainly understand how that might…
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Maui Weather Forecast Resources for Your Vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 11, 2019
Maui’s weather is wonderful year round and if you’re headed there, then you’ll want to know how the weather is looking. See our Maui weather guide for more information about…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for August 20th

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 20, 2008
Marriott has sweetened their Hawaii deals with a Sand Dollar PLUS package that includes a free extra night, free upgrade, and daily breakfast for two.  You can learn more about…
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Best Hawaii Hotels According to Orbitz Customers

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 20, 2008
Orbitz just announced their first annual Best In Stay Awards based on their customers reviews. To prevent false reviews, Orbitz only surveyed the customers who actually booked a stay at…
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Iolani Palace – America’s Only Royal Residence

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
Did you know that there is a royal residence in the US?  There is one and only one and that is the Iolani Palace in Honolulu.  This palace was built…
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Go Visit Hawaii Reader Reward Winner

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 18, 2008
Thanks to everyone for the great participation in the recent reader reward contest.  Our randomly selected winner is Cindi of Edwardsville, Illinois.  When I contacted Cindi to tell her she…
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Kula Lodge Restaurant – A great place for breakfast after watching Haleakala Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 7, 2022
After witnessing a beautiful, but very chilly sunrise at 10,000 feet above sea level on top of Haleakala, you’ll surely be wanting something nice and warm for breakfast. The restaurant…
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Where to find Vacation Groceries on the Kohala Coast

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 15, 2008
Not too long ago, you had to drive into Kona, Waimea or up to the village of Waikoloa to find grocery stores on the Kohala Coast.  That’s not the case…
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Colors of Hawaii: Kauai Beach Blues and Tans

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 15, 2008
This lovely photo is of Polihale Beach on the west side of Kauai. Gaze on this photo for several seconds and you’ll probably start hearing the ocean lapping onto the…
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Mauna Kea Resort Spring 2009 Re-opening Sneak Preview

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 14, 2008
The beautiful Mauna Kea Resort on the Kohala Coast plans to re-open in Spring 2009.  As you may recall, the resort has been closed since December 2006 for repairs and…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for August 14th

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 14, 2008
National Geographic Adventure magazine lists Lihue on Kauai as one of the next great adventure towns in the West. Hawaiian Airlines is canceling the Maui-San Diego route beginning September 1st. …
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Big Island Lava Returns After A Brief Break

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 13, 2008
According to the Hawaii Volcano Observatory, lava stopped flowing to the ocean for a few days last week, but it has returned again.  Shane Turpin of Lava Ocean Adventures tells…
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