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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.

An Outstanding Waikiki Beach Hotel Deal

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 15, 2008
I love this deal from ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel! The resort is ideally located right across from Waikiki Beach. Here’s the skinny on the deal: The Deal: The nightly rate…
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Courage for First-time Hawaii Snorkeling and Confessions from the Chicken of the Sea

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 29, 2026
If you have never snorkeled before, I’d like to encourage you to try it. There really is a whole new world underwater. With Hawaii’s abundant tropical fish and other sea…
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Hawaii Entertainment Coupon Books – Worth the price?

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 23, 2023
The following article has been updated many times since it was originally published. When it was written, the Entertainment coupons were accessed in the form of a thick coupon book.…
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“It’s Aloha Friday”

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
I love Fridays in Hawaii!  If you’re there on a Friday, try to listen to the local radio stations that will put you in a happy weekend frame of mind. …
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Waipio Valley Rim Hike with Hawaiian Walkways

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 2, 2018
About a year ago, I ran across a Coastal Living Magazine article about this great hike around Waipio Valley. I was intrigued by the sounds of this hike. When I…
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View of Halemaumau Crater at Dawn

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2008
I frequently check out the web cam views from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory.  Just now, I checked in to see this amazing view of Halema’uma’u at dawn.  You can see…
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More Great 2008 Hawaii Hotel Deals

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2008
Now that winter is passing, Hawaii springtime deals are starting to bloom. 🙂 Here are some deals that have fallen into my lap today that made me look twice.  Hawaii…
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What does leeward and windward mean?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 3, 2026
You may hear the words leeward and windward to describe areas of the island, but not know what that means. In a nutshell, they essential describe how much rain an…
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Kauai One-Bedroom Ocean View Suite Deal

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 8, 2008
I just came across this excellent Kauai one-bedroom ocean view condo deal and had to pass it along.  Here’s the skinny: 1 Bedroom condo at the oceanfront Kaha Lani Resort…
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Romantic Waikiki Deal with Embassy Suites

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2008
Here’s a deal for those who are planning a honeymoon, anniversary, or just looking for a way to celebrate romance. The Embassy Suites at the Waikiki Beach Walk has a…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for April 8th

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 8, 2008
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has re-opened the Jaggar Museum and overlook for visitors.  This is great news for visitors who want to observe the ash plume erupt from Halemaumau crater. …
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5 Best Hawaii Vacation Money Saving Tips

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 28, 2009
Hawaii can be expensive, but we’ve found some smart ways to save money on our vacations. As you read these five tips, you’ll soon see that these tricks can really…
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