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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.

Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for February 1st

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 1, 2008
Today’s news brings us coral and snow.  Yes, that’s right, snow! Could sunscreen be killing coral?  Gosh, I hope not.   According to the National Geographic News, a study says that…
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Happy Aloha Friday – Valley Isle Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 31, 2008
It’s time to say happy aloha Friday, again! Today’s edition focuses on Maui and its nickname, “the valley isle”. The following photo taken from a catamaran off the West coast…
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Kihei – Maui’s best kept secret for budget/affordable accommodations

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 21, 2025
Everyone hears of Maui’s famous resort areas of Lahaina, Kaanapali and Wailea. On the other hand, Kihei is lesser known for swank hotels, but is a budget traveler’s dream. Kihei…
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Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 16, 2026
In case you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of staying in condos on my vacations to Hawaii. Sure, staying at a four or five-star hotel is a treat,…
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2008 Chinese New Year Events on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
Are you ready to celebrate the new Chinese New Year, the year of the brown rat?  If you’re on Oahu, you’ll find exciting ways to celebrate it  Here’s a couple…
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Aloha Social Media Summit – March 18th & 19th

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2008
If you own a business with an online presence and you’d like to learn how social media can help your business, then consider participating in the Aloha Social Media Summit…
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A New Go Visit Hawaii Reader Reward Contest

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 2, 2008
Yay! It’s time for a new reader reward contest. The entry requirements are simple. All you have to do is be a free subscriber via RSS or e-mail then watch…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for January 28th

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 28, 2008
I love this article on why Hawaii is the best place in the world for stargazing. I’ve been amazed at the number of stars and shooting stars that I’ve at…
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Advice For Taking Incredible Vacation Photos from a Hawaii Photographer

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
Today, we’re so fortunate to have Natalie Norton back with us to share some fantastic tips for getting those ‘knock your socks off’ Hawaii vacation photos.  (I hope you didn’t…
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Amazing Advice on Choosing a Wedding and Family Portrait Photographer in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 15, 2011
When I was on Oahu last June, I had the opportunity to meet a delightful and talented photographer, Natalie Norton. She certainly has an expert and creative eye for photography.…
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Hawaii Hotels in 2008 TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 22, 2008
I’m a big fan of using TripAdvisor.com when selecting a hotel for vacation or business.  The reviews are generally unbiased as well as insightful.  So, when TripAdvisor comes out with…
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Kauai’s Wailua Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 22, 2022
  Wailua Falls is one of Kauai’s most iconic waterfalls. They are so picturesque and definitely worth taking the short diversion of the main road to see them. Wailua Falls…
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