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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.

Hey! Kauai’s Great, Too!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2007
So, Maui got a lot of excellent and well deserved press for being selected by Conde Nast readers as the best island in the world.  Well, there’s not been much…
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Best Hawaii Vacation Budget Activities – What to see and do in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 14, 2010
As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In…
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Check Out Kauai Menu Magazine

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2007
If you are planning a trip to Kauai, then you will find the Kauai Menu Magazine to be a great resource for finding restaurants and luaus.  I really like their interactive Kauai map…
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Best (Hawaii) Big Island Free and Budget Friendly Activities

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 18, 2021
Getting to Hawaii and staying there can be pricey, but once you are there, you can do so many free or low cost activities.  Not only are will you find…
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Need Some Stress Relief and a Quick Vacation to Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2007
This video will surely whisk you away to Hawaii at least for a few minutes.  It’s filled with vintage postcard scenes and ads of Hawaii.  The relaxing Hawaiian music with the steel…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 24th

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 24, 2007
When you reserve a vacation condo or home on Maui, Kauai or Oahu, you’ll need to verify that the rental is properly licensed as a vacation rental.  This Conde Nast…
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Conde Nast Travelers Say Hawaii Golf Resorts are the Best

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 24, 2007
Conde Nast Traveler magazine has just issued their 2007 complete list of the best golf resorts in the world.  It’s no surprise that Hawaii courses are the best.  In fact,…
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Another Reminder to Respect the Ocean

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 23, 2007
A tourist visiting Maui spent 19 hours floating in choppy sea waters after her canoe overturned.  Fortunately she survived.  You can read more about her experience from KITV.  Maui News has…
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Look for These Warrior Signs in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 22, 2007
When you’re driving in Hawaii, keep your eyes peeled for these roadside signs.  They point to some of the top scenic and historical spots.  The sign depicts a Hawaiian warrior wearing…
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Hula Pie! Oh my, it’s a great dessert to try in Hawaii!

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 21, 2024
Let me introduce you to a new pie that your taste buds will love! Meet the hula pie. What’s a hula pie, you ask? It’s a very generous serving of…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for October 21st

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 21, 2007
Attention scuba divers!  Go Visit Hawaii reader Susan Fleming shared a link for this super cool underwater pumpkin carving contest on Maui.  The contest will be on Saturday, October 27th at Keawakapu Beach in Kihei. …
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Will You Need A Rental Car in Hawaii? (From Oahu, Maui, Kauai to the Big Island – Where a Rental Car is a Must.)

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2019
If Shakespeare was planning a vacation to Hawaii, I’m sure one of the first few questions he would ask is “To rent or not rent a car?” (Okay! I realize…
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