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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.

Flight Attendant Q&A with Tips for Flying to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 19, 2013
Flying to Hawaii is not like flying to any other US state. The first time I flew to Hawaii from the US Mainland, I was caught off guard a little.…
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  • Culture & History
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What is a lanai?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 12, 2021
If you’ve been researching hotels or condos for a vacation in Hawaii, you may have come across the word lanai and wondered what that means.  A lanai is the Hawaiian…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for March 3rd

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2008
I can’t believe it’s March already, can you?  Let’s take a look at what news March brings us. The seventh Carnival of Aloha is alive and kicking at Homespun Honolulu. …
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Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii Reader Christine from Canada

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2008
Our randomly selected winner is Christine who is our first winner from Canada.  Christine tells me that she’s “one of those people who pass the time between Hawaii vacations remembering…
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Hiking to the Lava Part Two – "Sightseers risking their lives to see the fiery flow."

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2008
March 5th UPDATE:  A lava viewing point is being readied, per this Star Bulletin Article.     ——————— As I mentioned yesterday, you can’t take a short hike out to see…
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Can you walk out to see the lava flow?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 8, 2008
And the answer is yes, at least for the moment. Be aware that conditions can change at any moment. So, let me help clear up confusion about seeing liquid rock…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for February 27th

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 27, 2008
I’ve got lots of news to share today, so let’s dive in! Sheraton-Waikiki has a new virtual surfing experience, called Discover Surf.  You can see the KGMB segment on it…
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Aloha Social Media Summit – Kama’aina Rate

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2008
Attention Hawaii based businesses: The Aloha Social Media Summit will be held on March 18th and 19th at the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island.  If your business…
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  • Maui Restaurants
  • Maui See & Do
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Maui Luaus – Prices, Schedules and Reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2026
Which luau should you book for your Maui vacation? What are your options? We’ve compiled this helpful list of all the luau companies, basic pricing and reviews to help you make your decision.
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American Airlines Hawaii Airfare Sale – 15% off

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 25, 2008
You can save 15% off flights from the US mainland to Oahu (HNL), Big Island (KOA), Kauai (LIH), and Maui (OGG).  You must book online at www.AA.com and use the…
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Kauai’s Princeville Resort to Close in September for Renovation

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 20, 2008
Well, if you’re planning a vacation to Kauai from September 2008 through April 2009 and you were looking for a North Shore accommodation, your choices just got slimmed down. The…
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Contest Reminder – Only One Week Remaining

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 23, 2008
One lucky subscriber will win this fun pack next week. To win, you must be a subscriber by e-mail or RSS. Bloggers who share the contest with their readers can…
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