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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.

Colors of Hawaii: Polynesian Dancing in Yellow

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 12, 2008
We captured this photo at Old Lahaina Luau on Maui. 
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  • General Hawaii
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What is an imu ceremony at a luau?

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 8, 2026
As you’re trying to choose a luau, you’ll probably come across the term imu ceremony.  You may be wondering what is an imu and why is there a ceremony. An…
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Hawaii Airfare Appears To Be On Sale!

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 9, 2008
I was checking my Hawaii airfare e-mail alerts this morning and noticed some significant price drops. For example airfare from Charlotte, NC to Honolulu, Hi went from $675 yesterday to…
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"Dreams Come True in Blue Hawaii"

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 8, 2008
Did you know that Elvis Week starts today?  As a tribute to such a great talent who loved Hawaii, I’m posting this video with the song and scenes from the…
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Colors of Hawaii: Oahu Orange Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 8, 2008
Jim from Columbia, Maryland provides us with this orange sunset photo that he took from the Waikiki boardwalk.  I think this is a pretty interesting photo.  The sky is super…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for 08-08-08

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 8, 2008
Yay!  It’s Aloha Friday time.  Here are the news and deals on our radar screen today. Blue Hawaii Helicopter tours has added three new tours on Oahu. “New tours will…
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Hawaii’s Art Scene – A Plentiful Palette

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
In a place as beautiful and as colorful as Hawaii, there’s bound to be a thriving art community and that is the case indeed. You’ll find art and craft galleries…
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Colors of Hawaii Series Update

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 28, 2009
Based on the feedback, the colors of Hawaii series has been very well received.  Thanks to all the participants and for all the nice feedback. I just wanted to write…
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Colors of Hawaii: Kauai’s Kalalau Valley

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 6, 2008
This fantastic shot at the Kalalau Valley was captured by reader Peter Lazenby of Nanaimo, British Columbia.  This particular view is one of my favorites in all of Hawaii and…
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Colors of Hawaii: Big Island Blues

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 5, 2008
This lovely photo was provided by Big Island resident Jerry Sullivan who blogs at The Right Blue.  Jerry tells me that this “real right blue” photo was taken from his…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for August 5th

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 5, 2008
Hawaii golf, deals, ferries, and lava pictures round out today’s newsy tidbits. Ten Big Island golf courses, ranging from familiar high-end resort layouts to attractive but lesser known upcountry tracks,…
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Colors of Hawaii – Maui’s Golden Yellow Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 1, 2008
As the week is coming to a close, I thought the timing would be good to post this beautiful sunset photo.  David from Maui Online Guide captured this photo of…
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