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Announcing New Series: The Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila

Sheila Beal
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Last weekend, Andy and I were reminiscing about our Hawaii vacations. Somehow our conversation evolved to recalling the many funny mishaps from our trips. So, I thought I’d share some…
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Free & Green Shoe Bag Idea

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 2, 2013
Among all my other nerdy tendencies, I’m a recycling/reuse nerd, too. I always think twice before throwing something away. About a year ago, I got the idea that the plastic…
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Honolulu’s Rainbow Drive-In: A Local Fave

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 29, 2013
If you are looking for cheap, local eats in Honolulu, the Rainbow Drive-In will fit the bill. You’ll find this Honolulu favorite along Kapahulu Avenue, near the eastern edge of…
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5 Steps for Planning Your Hawaii Vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 24, 2009
Here’s another blast from the past post, that’s worth reviewing again. This post, Tips for Planning Your Trip to Hawaii, was first published September, 2007. As a former industrial engineer,…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: September 21, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 21, 2009
There’s lot’s cooking today, so let’s dive right into the vacation news. * Maui News has issued their annual “Best of Maui 2009” list. Though the publication is separated out…
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Zipping Through the Airport in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 18, 2009
This blast from the past post, A Vacation Time Saving Tip, was originally posted in March 2008. Andy and I have used this time-saving trick a number of times when…
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Dear Sansei, We miss you so much!

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 17, 2009
Would you please consider opening a restaurant near us? Love, Andy & Sheila One of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii is Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. We first fell…
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A Tale of a Tail – the Legend of Mokoli’i

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 17, 2023
One exceptional sight that I hope you don’t miss when you visit Oahu is the view of Mokoli’i. Due to it’s semi-cone shape, Mokoli’i island is also dubbed Chinaman’s Hat.…
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Haleakala’s Ahinahina (Silversword)

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 15, 2009
When you visit Haleakala National Park, keep your eyes peeled for a very special plant, the Haleakala silversword. The silversword is native to Hawaii and its Hawaiian name is Ahinahina…
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Hawaii in Contrasts: Verdant vs Sparse

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 14, 2009
Today’s post in the Hawaii in Contrasts series focuses on the extreme rainfall variations in Hawaii. Each island has a leeward and windward side that experience vastly different levels of…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: September 11, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 11, 2009
* It’s not too early to start thinking of Thanksgiving and Christmas travel to Hawaii. Cheap airfare guru, Rick Seaney, has a useful guide to finding the cheapest days to…
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Lava Fields in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 10, 2009
We took this photo of a lava field from the Chain of Craters Road while visiting the Big Island’s  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We were fascinated to see these enormous lava…
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