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Renting a Convertible or Jeep in Hawaii? Think Twice

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
During my trips to Hawaii, I’ve rented convertible cars and soft-top Jeeps. I have to say it was fun to do, but not as ideal as I thought it would…
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How much money should you budget for a Hawaii vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 11, 2013
We’ve updated Hawaii vacation cost estimates and created a Hawaii trip budget calculator. For the update, click this link. — Gulp! AAA says Hawaii vacations cost $793 per couple per day.…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 5th

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 5, 2008
There’s lots of news on this Cinco de Mayo, so let’s dive in. The Maui Prince Resort has completed a multi-million dollar renovation.  I love staying at newly renovated hotels…
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TripAdvisor Announces 2008 Top 25 US Destinations

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2008
As no surprise to us folks who love Hawaii, the islands are well represented on the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Top 25 list of US destinations.  In fact, six of the…
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Excellent Lei Day Video from Beach Walks

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
I love this Lei Day video from Beach Walks.  Mahalo to Rox and Shane for taking us to Oahu on this virtual Lei Day celebration! Beach Walk 628R – May…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for May 1st

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2008
Wow, it’s May already?  Here are the vacation news items for today’s Lei Day edition. There will be no Kuhio Beach Hula Show this Saturday because of Spam Jam.  Bobbie…
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Over 1500 Mahalos to You!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2008
I was recently reviewing some statistics for Go Visit Hawaii and I noticed that we have over 1500 comments! That rocks! I very much appreciate your comments. Even if you…
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What to do with your valuables when you snorkel?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 4, 2025
The savvy reader knows that you should never leave your valuables unattended on the beach. So what are you to do with your money, phone, car keys, room keys, license,…
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Another Beach Walks Classic – To You, Sweetheart, Aloha

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 24, 2008
I hope you’ll enjoy this video and song from Beach Walks. Beach Walk 624 – To You Sweetheart, Aloha
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for April 26th

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2008
Another vacation news roundup this week? And on a Saturday? Yep, here are some interesting tidbits from Hawaii and from around the blogosphere. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopened yesterday after…
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A Celebration of Spam – 6th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
If you find yourself in Waikiki on Saturday, May 3rd, head over to Kalakaua Avenue and you’ll find a fun event celebrating Hawaii’s love affair with Spam. The Waikiki Spam…
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Hawaii Vacation News Roundup for April 24th

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 24, 2008
Whoa, this has been a newsy week so far, hasn’t it? Here’s the new stuff for today: Via This Just In, I found a new website that tracks the economic…
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