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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.
  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu 2014/2015 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dining & Events

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2021
If you are searching for Waikiki and Oahu New Year’s Eve events for the upcoming new year’s eve, we’ve published that new page! Go here —> Waikiki, Honolulu &  Oahu…
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
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Aloha Friday Photo: Warm Lana’i Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 12, 2014
Mahalo to John Murray for sending this Lana’i sunrise photo to share on our Aloha Friday Photos series. The colors of this sunrise are so warm and inviting. You can…
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  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki/Honolulu/Oahu Christmas events & dining page created for 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 7, 2019
We created a new page for our annual Waikiki Christmas lists of special dining and holiday events for 2019. It’s bigger and better than ever with more restaurant options and special…
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  • Maui Events
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Maui Christmas activities & events

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 14, 2018
  Our Maui Christmas activities and events page has been updated for 2014! You’ll find a great list of things to do and see such as these fun events: Santa’s…
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Kauai
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Aloha Friday Photo: Nukoli’i Beach Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 9, 2014
Mahalo to Terry Ambrose for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Terry shared this about his photo: “The mornings at Nukoli’i Beach on Kauai are simply…
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What to know about a January vacation in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 31, 2024
Is January the perfect time for your Hawaii vacation? Let’s look at all the important factors — weather, costs, crowds and events — to help you decide. What’s the weather…
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Lanai
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Aloha Friday Photo: Upcountry Lana’i Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 28, 2014
Mahalo to Flo Adams for sharing this photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Flo’s photo was taken at sunset in upcountry Lana’i. We love the dark silhouettes of the Cook Pines…
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  • Oahu Events
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Waikiki Thanksgiving Dinners and Events 2014

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 2, 2019
  For Thanksgiving 2019, click this link —> Waikiki Thanksgiving Dining & Events 2019 —- The following list is from 2014 for reference purposes only. Waikiki Beach is a popular…
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  • General Hawaii
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Mahalo for making Go Visit Hawaii a top travel blog!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 21, 2014
Mahalo nui loa for your votes and support. With your help, we made the list of the top travel blogs for 2015!
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
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Aloha Friday Photo: Surfer at Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 21, 2014
Mahalo to Deborah Hettesheimer-Citarella for sharing this nice sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Deborah took this photo earlier this month in Lahaina Harbor on Maui. The silhouette…
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  • Lanai
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New rooms at Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 13, 2016
Update: this article was written in November 2014. At that time half of the resort had been renovated with new rooms. Since then the entire resort has been renovated —…
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  • General Hawaii
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Please help!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 17, 2014
We need your help, please! If you have enjoyed the Hawaii photos, videos and articles on Go Visit Hawaii, will you please take a few seconds to vote for Go…
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