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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.

Polynesian Style McDonalds on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
  This McDonalds is located in Laie near the Polynesian Cultural Center.  The Polynesian style building and interior really fits in nicely with the area.  They even have a two…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for July 18th

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 18, 2007
You can use Open Table to book your restaurant reservations at participating restaurants in Hawaii.  There are currently 41 restaurants across Hawaii that are registered with Open Table.  Nearly half of…
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  • Maui See & Do
  • 10 minute read
  • 116 comments

Sunrise at Haleakala: when to go, what to bring, directions & viewing tips

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 21, 2026
Everything you need to know to experience an unforgettable Haleakala sunrise: reservations, what to wear, and much more essential information!
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for July 16th

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 16, 2007
The Sheraton Kauai Resort has added a third night to its Surf to Sunset Luau for a limited time.  This luau is Kauai’s only oceanfront luau.  They regularly offer the event…
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Hawaii’s Kohala Coast Beach Photo

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 15, 2007
We took this photo along the path that goes from the Mauna Lani Resort to the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast.  The walk along this path offered so many…
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Wrap Up of Blog Writing Project

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 16, 2007
As some of you know I recently participated in a blog writing project.  The theme was to write anything that included the number three. (In case you missed it, my entry…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for July 13th

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 13, 2007
Last week, I posted about a great Big Island condo deal with Destination Villas.  The deal just got better.  This morning I received an e-mail from them with this update July weekly rate…
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Fantastic Kauai Hiking Trail Guide

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2007
A few months back I spoke highly of the excellent Kauai Explorer Beach Guide.  Now, here I go again heaping praise on Kauai Explorer, but this time it’s for their new online Kauai…
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Attention UK Readers: Win a Holiday to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2007
The Times Online is offering a 10 night holiday to the Big Island and Maui to one lucky winner.  I’ve looked over the details and it is a very nice…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for July 11th

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 11, 2007
Uh oh!  Hundreds of jellyfish are back to invade Oahu’s west side.  KGMB reports that lifeguards normally expect to see around 40 jellyfish, but yesterday they counted 700.  If you are going,…
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A Sneak Peak into T+L’s "2007 World’s Best Awards"

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 11, 2007
Travel + Leisure issued their lists of the world’s best hotels, islands, cities, airlines, and cruises yesterday.  Each of these lists will be covered in the August issue that will…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Finding filming locations for the hit television series LOST on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2023
I love the TV series Lost. Not only is the plot captivating, but the scenery is fantastic. So while my husband and I were recently on Oahu, we wanted to…
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