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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.

Visit the Big Island’s Pe’epe’e Falls and Boiling Pots

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 1, 2012
Just up the road (Waianuenue Avenue) from Rainbow Falls is Pe’epe’e Falls and Boiling Pots. You’ll find a parking lot and a short paved path that takes you to an…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 5th

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 5, 2008
There’s lots of news on this Cinco de Mayo, so let’s dive in. The Maui Prince Resort has completed a multi-million dollar renovation.  I love staying at newly renovated hotels…
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  • Big Island See & Do
  • 1 minute read
  • 6 comments

The Big Island’s Rainbow Falls in Hilo

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 21, 2024
  When you are in Hilo, don’t miss seeing Rainbow Falls. The river flows over the arch shaped rock. The rock has a cave embedded in it. Legend says that…
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TripAdvisor Announces 2008 Top 25 US Destinations

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2008
As no surprise to us folks who love Hawaii, the islands are well represented on the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Top 25 list of US destinations.  In fact, six of the…
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  • Big Island Restaurants
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  • 21 comments

Best Vacation Restaurants on the Big Island of Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2024
When we first started visiting Hawaii, the Big Island in 2004, we had a hard time finding great restaurants. Since then, the number of restaurants and the overall quality has…
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Excellent Lei Day Video from Beach Walks

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
I love this Lei Day video from Beach Walks.  Mahalo to Rox and Shane for taking us to Oahu on this virtual Lei Day celebration! Beach Walk 628R – May…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 1st

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2008
Wow, it’s May already?  Here are the vacation news items for today’s Lei Day edition. There will be no Kuhio Beach Hula Show this Saturday because of Spam Jam.  Bobbie…
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More Excellent 2008 Hawaii Travel Deals

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 30, 2008
Here are some great deals I dug up today.  If you find a really good one, would you consider taking me along?  😉 Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island Orbitz SaleThe…
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Over 1500 Mahalos to You!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2008
I was recently reviewing some statistics for Go Visit Hawaii and I noticed that we have over 1500 comments! That rocks! I very much appreciate your comments. Even if you…
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What to do with your valuables when you snorkel?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 4, 2025
The savvy reader knows that you should never leave your valuables unattended on the beach. So what are you to do with your money, phone, car keys, room keys, license,…
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Island Hopping: From Maui to See the Big Island Lava Flow

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 24, 2018
A reader recently asked if it was possible to take a day trip from Maui to see the Big Island lava flow.  The answer is yes, it is possible and…
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  • Maui Restaurants
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Best restaurants for a Maui vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 12, 2025
Since we’ve had the opportunity to visit all the islands, we’ve noticed Maui has more than its fair share of great Hawaii restaurants. On top of the ono (delicious) food,…
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