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.

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Suite life with extra value at Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk

Sheila Beal
April 4, 2020

Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk offers great amenities and value for a Waikiki vacation. A full, cooked-to-order breakfast and evening cocktail reception is always included in the nightly room rate…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: “Front row seats…”

Sheila Beal
February 20, 2015

Mahalo to Pam Wright for sending this lovely sunset photo to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Pam took this photo from Duke’s Waikiki on the final evening of her recent…

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Oahu Deals

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: February 19, 2015

Sheila Beal
February 19, 2015

As I write today from my North Carolina home, we’re experiencing an unusual cold spell. It’s 19 F at noon, which is probably considered warm-ish for many colder climes in…

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Oahu See & Do

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Oahu is so much more than Waikiki

Sheila Beal
February 24, 2015

I’ve been writing about Hawaii travel since 2006 and I’ve heard almost every misconception about Hawaii that’s out there. A common one that I often hear about Oahu is that…

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Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance

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Aloha Friday Photo: Romantic Dinner

Sheila Beal
February 13, 2015

Mahalo to Tom Sakiyama for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom took this photo from Tidepools restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu, Kauai. We’ve…

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Maui See & Do

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A road to Hana trip guide for those short on time

Sheila Beal
February 11, 2015

Spending an entire day driving the road to Hana is both exhilarating and exhausting. If you don’t have full day to dedicate to this drive and/or you don’t believe you…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Beach Day

Sheila Beal
February 6, 2015

Mahalo to Julie and Richard Cyburt of Owosso, Michigan for sharing this nice Hanalei Bay Beach photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Julie and Richard visited Kauai in July…

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Luxury Maui vacation living at Montage Kapalua Bay

Sheila Beal
February 26, 2016

“I’d love to go back to stay at the Montage Kapalua Bay.” I’ve probably said that at least a dozen times since our stay in October 2014. There are so…

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Tips & Tricks

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Hawaii packing tips & tricks: Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus

Sheila Beal
July 14, 2017

We recently tested Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus on a trip to Oahu. This multi-functional product claims to smooth wrinkles, eliminate odors, and stop static. How did it work? We were…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Peeking past the palm to see sunset

Sheila Beal
January 30, 2015

Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing this great sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. James’ photo was taken on Hawaii, the Big Island. We love this unique composition…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: January 28, 2015

Sheila Beal
January 28, 2015

* The 2nd Annual Ultimate Ocean Cocktail Contest is underway! The winner gets $500 and a three-night stay at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. See this link for contest rules…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Wide Angle Waikiki

Sheila Beal
January 23, 2015

Mahalo to Andy Morris for sharing this beautiful wide angle Waikiki photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It appears that this photo was taken at sunrise based on the…

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Sheila Beal

Suite life with extra value at Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk

Aloha Friday Photo: “Front row seats…”

Hawaii vacation deals & news: February 19, 2015

Oahu is so much more than Waikiki

Aloha Friday Photo: Romantic Dinner

A road to Hana trip guide for those short on time

Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Beach Day

Luxury Maui vacation living at Montage Kapalua Bay

Hawaii packing tips & tricks: Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus

Aloha Friday Photo: Peeking past the palm to see sunset

Hawaii vacation deals & news: January 28, 2015

Aloha Friday Photo: Wide Angle Waikiki

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