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Do you know mauka from makai?

Sheila Beal
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I once made note of a quote from a Maui newspaper about a parcel of land on that was donated to the Haleakala National Park. Here’s what the quote said,…
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Hawaii Vacation News and Deals Roundup March 5, 2009

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2009
Let’s take a peek into today’s vacation news from the Aloha State. * TravelZoo reports a deal on the Sheraton Kauai for $168 per night through April 9. I checked…
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Signs of Hawaii: Time for Shave Ice

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
It’s 2:45pm and time for Hawaii’s delightful shave ice! Well, anytime is a good time for shave ice, right? If you’ve never had a shave ice in Hawaii, you’re in…
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Smile and You Could Win a Vacation to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 3, 2009
Imagine digging your toes into the golden sand at a crescent shaped beach while gazing across the intense shades of the Pacific’s blues. Now hear the sound of the tradewinds…
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Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…
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Burned-Out Bloggers Head to Hawaii

  • Andy Beal
  • March 2, 2009
By Andy It’s not just US presidents that are heading to Hawaii for some rest and relaxation–the world’s top bloggers are too! Michael Arrington is the CEO and editor of…
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Hawaii Photography Tips: The Perfect Hawaii Sunset Picture

  • Andy Beal
  • February 5, 2025
If you visit Hawaii, I guarantee you’ll see at least one sunset that will simply take your breath away. Actually, you may see many of them and you’ll likely get…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup 2/26/09

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2009
Here’s what’s cooking in the Hawaii vacation news kitchen today: * Since Mokulele Airlines began inter-island service a few months ago, fare wars surfaced. Just this week, a new twist…
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Driving with Aloha in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2009
The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…
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The “Restaurant” With the Best Sunset View in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 18, 2009
Pssst! Hey you! Shh! Here’s a secret for ya: Hawaii beaches are practically deserted near sunset. Can you believe it? We took this photo from Waikiki Beach near sunset. Notice…
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These shoes were made for walking & a lot more (in Hawaii)

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 24, 2026
As you already know, I’m a big fan of packing light and always try to travel to Hawaii without checking luggage. You also probably already know that my top secret…
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Get Lei’d Back at Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 20, 2009
On my recent visit to Oahu, I had the opportunity to have dinner at the brand new Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber in Waikiki. This family-friendly restaurant and adjacent Honolulu…
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