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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.

Oh me-ya! Oh my-ya! Fancy a Papaya?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2008
I really like this video clip from a 1960’s show called Hawaii Calls. I’ll let the video do the talking to introduce the song. You can also find the lyrics…
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Let’s go relax by the pool with a virtual escape to Lanai.

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2008
I took this photo at the Four Seasons at Manele Bay on the island of Lanai. Beyond the pool, you can see the lovely beach and marine preserve of Hulopoe…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for June 5th

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 5, 2008
The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki is celebrating the completion of their $115 million revitalization with several open house events the week of June 14th. I received word that…
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Island Fish & Chips – Good place for lunch and dinner on the Kohala Coast

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 4, 2008
On a recent visit to the Big Island, we were repeat customers to the Island Fish & Chips Shop. What we look for in a restaurant is good food, fair…
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Go Visit Hawaii! The Sky Isn’t Falling – Part Deux.

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 3, 2008
I’m still seeing lots of moaning and groaning about the travel industry. As I shared in this article – The sky isn’t falling!  Hawaii is still affordable – the bigger…
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I only have one day on Kauai. What should I see?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 9, 2023
I’m kicking off this new series of one day island itineraries with a visit to Kauai. If I only had one day to visit Kauai, I would focus my time on…
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I only have one day in Hawaii. What should I do?

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 6, 2015
One of the more frequently asked questions I receive is from a person who only has a day on an island wanting suggestion for what to see and do in…
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Hapu’u I’i – A Furry Hawaiian Fern

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 30, 2008
You may recall my post about the extraordinary hapuu tree ferns in Hawaii.  On my recent visit to the Big Island, I noticed a strange looking, furry variety that I…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 30th

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 30, 2008
Here’s your Aloha Friday news edition: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has announced the festivities for their 28th annual Cultural Festival on Saturday, July 12th.  If you are going to be…
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A reminder to be careful around Hawaii’s waterfalls.

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 11, 2011
One of the many things I love about Hawaii is the abundance of beautiful waterfalls. Wailua Falls on Kauai and Akaka Falls on the Big Island are just a couple…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 29th

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 29, 2008
TripAdvisor announced the top 10 free US attractions. The beautiful and amazing Waimea Canyon on Kauai made the list at number three, while the solemn USS Arizona Memorial in Oahu’s…
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Hawaii Vacation Coupons and Discounts

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 18, 2010
Check out eCouponsHawaii.com before you go on vacation and you may find some valuable savings. I’ve been clicking away on that website and finding some nice deals that would definitely…
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