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 Superferry to Begin Service Between Oahu and Maui (Again)

Sheila Beal
January 3, 2013

Note: Hawaii’s Superferry system was closed down. See our guide to Hawaii’s inter-island travel for alternatives for getting from island to island. On December 1st, the Hawaii Superferry will re-launch service…

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Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii Reader Shana

Sheila Beal
November 16, 2007

Shana was randomly selected as the winner of the reader reward prize pack. She was excited to hear that she had won. In an e-mail, she said, “Living in COLD NW Ohio, I will…

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Happy Aloha Friday – Rainbow Edition

Sheila Beal
November 16, 2007

Happy Aloha Friday! Aren’t rainbows awesome? We took this photo of a rainbow while we were on a helicopter tour of Kauai. We may have seen at least a half…

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How to Choose a Hawaiian Luau – 5 Tips We’ve Learned From Our Experiences

Sheila Beal
April 7, 2026

I think every first time Hawaii visitor should spend one evening at a luau. It’s a great way to try traditional Hawaiian foods, see graceful hula dances and hear Hawaiian…

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Waikiki Thanksgiving Events

Sheila Beal
November 2, 2019

2019 Update: Click the following link for Waikiki and Oahu 2019 Thanksgiving Dinners and Events ———– 2007 Thanksgiving Options Listed Below For Reference Purposes Looking for special events and…

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Holiday Air Travel Strategies

Sheila Beal
March 11, 2009

Are you going to Hawaii for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Hawaii is a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas destination. Airports and planes will be packed and it is starting to be that…

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Hawaii Travel Deals

Sheila Beal
November 14, 2007

Just wanted to share some recent deals that caught my eye. Prince Winter Escape Promotion (Maui, Oahu, Big Island)Hawaii’s high season is in the winter, so it’s great to see…

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Hawaii Hotels and Restaurants Are Sporting New AAA Bling

Sheila Beal
November 14, 2007

Thirteen Hawaii resort hotels and eleven Hawaii restaurants have a bit more sparkle since they are showing off their top AAA diamond ratings. AAA has announced its 2008 Four and…

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Best Airfare Resources

Sheila Beal
January 13, 2012

One of the biggest costs for a Hawaii vacation is airfare. It hurts to even start to think about how much money I’ve spent over the years to get my favorite vacation destination. Let’s…

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Free and Cheap Parking at Waikiki Beach

Sheila Beal
January 30, 2026

Parking in Waikiki can cost a bundle. If you’re visiting Waikiki for the day, check out this list of options that can help you save money.

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Visiting the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri Battleship)

Sheila Beal
May 2, 2024

When you are on Oahu, consider touring the USS Missouri, also known as the Mighty Mo. The USS Missouri has a deep history and now proudly resides in “battleship row”…

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Are You a Sunrise or Sunset Person?

Sheila Beal
November 9, 2007

Happy Aloha Friday! I just love waking early to watch sunrise or pausing from a busy day to watch sunsets while in Hawaii. There is certainly something magical about it.…

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Hawaii Superferry to Begin Service Between Oahu and Maui (Again)

Congratulations to Go Visit Hawaii Reader Shana

Happy Aloha Friday – Rainbow Edition

How to Choose a Hawaiian Luau – 5 Tips We’ve Learned From Our Experiences

Waikiki Thanksgiving Events

Holiday Air Travel Strategies

Hawaii Travel Deals

Hawaii Hotels and Restaurants Are Sporting New AAA Bling

Best Airfare Resources

Free and Cheap Parking at Waikiki Beach

Visiting the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri Battleship)

Are You a Sunrise or Sunset Person?

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