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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.
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Tiki Box Review

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 9, 2015
It seems that sample boxes are becoming super popular these days with more start ups offering sample boxes for niche interests. Well, as you’ve probably guessed, there are sample boxes…
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Aloha Friday Photo: The calm before the sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 5, 2015
Mahalo to Jose Perez for sending this photo to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jose tells us he took this photo around sunset while visiting Maui in April. The water…
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Over 50 great things to see & do on a Maui vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 6, 2023
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Maui or you’re a repeat visitor, we’re certain that you’ll find loads of great activities to plan into your vacation. We all know…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Untouched Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 29, 2015
Mahalo to Brad Dennis for sharing this colorful sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Along with his photo, Brad shared these comments: Just returned from the beautiful Islands,…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: May 27, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 27, 2015
– Dr. Beach announced the 2015 list of America’s best beaches. Oahu’s Waimanalo Beach took this year’s top spot. See this link to view a Google map of Waimanalo. –…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Makalawena Beach on Hawaii Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 22, 2015
Mahalo to Ralf Benayad for sharing this beautiful Hawaii beach scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ralf said, “A chain of secluded beaches can be found on the westcoast…
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Honolulu, Oahu Memorial Day & Weekend Events for 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2024
UPDATE: For the current year’s events, click this link —> Oahu Memorial Day —- If you’ll be on Oahu for Memorial Day, you’ll find some great opportunities to honor the…
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Best family and kid-friendly hotels in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 19, 2023
When you’re looking for a great Hawaii hotel for the family vacation, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the choices. In general you can’t make a bad decision as…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Cloudy with a chance of waterfalls

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2015
Mahalo to Terry Ambrose for sharing this intriguing and beautiful Hawaii photo with us. Terry took this shot during his recent trip to Maui. Here’s how he describes this waterfall scene:…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: May 12, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 12, 2015
* Island Air recently announced that they will no longer fly to the island of Kauai starting June 1, 2015. (Source) Only Hawaiian Airlines provides service to Kauai. We have…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Birthday Sunset and Hula Pie

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 8, 2015
Mahalo to Laura and Marco from Milano, Italy for sharing this lovely photo and memory with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This picture was taken from Kimo’s Restaurant on Front Street…
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What to expect from your first time to a Hawaiian luau

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 22, 2024
Enjoying a Hawaiian luau is a great activity to plan into your vacation – especially for the first-time visitor. Participating in a luau offers a lovely introduction into the Hawaiian…
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