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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Suggestions for what to wear in Hawaii on vacation – female edition (with photos)

Sheila Beal
August 19, 2024

Packing for Hawaii is really quite simple. Your comfortable, casual wear will fit in well with Hawaii’s relaxed-island vibe. With Hawaii’s tropical weather, comfort is key. When choosing your clothing for…

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Big Island See & Do

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Photo: A morning hike to remember

Sheila Beal
June 14, 2014

The age-old saying is that the early bird catches the worm. On this particular occasion, the early hikers enjoy the empty Thurston Lava Tube Trail without another soul in sight.…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Kapahulu Pier Breakwater

Sheila Beal
June 13, 2014

Mahalo to Gray Cargill, a blogger pal who writes Solo Friendly — a blog for solo travelers, for sharing this mesmerizing shot with us. Gray traveled to Honolulu from Burlington,…

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Culture & History

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Happy King Kamehameha Day!

Sheila Beal
June 11, 2014

King Kamehameha Day is celebrated as a statewide holiday throughout the Hawaiian Islands on June 11th. This revered king was the first to unite the islands of Hawaii in the late…

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General Hawaii

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Infographic: Hawaii Hotel Trends

Sheila Beal
November 15, 2019

2019 Update: we’ve analyzed fresher data that has become available. You can review that in detail on our page: Hawaii Visitor Data Report: Visitor Numbers, Hotel Rates, Visitor Spending. The…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Silhouettes

Sheila Beal
June 6, 2014

Mahalo to Lisa Randolph for sharing this beautiful sunset photo with us. Lisa took this shot while visiting Honolulu for her brother’s wedding in August of 2013. We love this…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 3, 2014

Sheila Beal
June 3, 2014

* Travelzoo has a great deal for a getaway at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. The deal starts at $599 for a three-night stay, which works out…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Day

Sheila Beal
May 30, 2014

Mahalo to Robin Kramer for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday. Robin took this photo in February. While most of us in North America were shivering in…

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Tips & Tricks

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Is June a good month to vacation in Hawaii?

Sheila Beal
October 31, 2024

June is certainly a great time to visit Hawaii! Let’s look at the details you need to know when considering a June vacation in Hawaii. What’s the weather like in…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sail away sunset

Sheila Beal
May 23, 2014

Mahalo to Cheryl Decoopman for sharing this photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Cheryl shared this about her photo: We had a wonderful trip back in September. This…

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Oahu Events

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2014 Memorial Day & Weekend Events in Honolulu, Oahu

Sheila Beal
May 2, 2024

For the current year’s Memorial Day, click this link —> Oahu Memorial Day Events, which is updated by mid-May each year. —– The following events are from 2014 for reference…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Oh to be a coconut tree

Sheila Beal
April 28, 2014

Mahalo to Kazuaki Nakano for sharing this lovely photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Kazuaki took this photo at sunset by the Kaimana Beach Hotel on Waikiki…

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Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

Sheila Beal
September 2, 2023

We have received comments and questions from several readers who are concerned about driving and parking in Honolulu and more specifically, Honolulu’s tourist center — Waikiki Beach. Navigating Waikiki in a…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Heavenly Hanalei Bay

Sheila Beal
May 8, 2014

Mahalo to Joan Bartosik of California for sharing this beautiful photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Joan’s photo was taken around sunset from Princeville on the north…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: May 6, 2014

Sheila Beal
May 6, 2014

* Mauna Lani Hotel on Hawaii, the Big Island, has a special offer of fourth night free, daily breakfast for two and a $300 resort credit. You might also want…

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Sheila Beal

Suggestions for what to wear in Hawaii on vacation – female edition (with photos)

Photo: A morning hike to remember

Aloha Friday Photo: Kapahulu Pier Breakwater

Happy King Kamehameha Day!

Infographic: Hawaii Hotel Trends

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Silhouettes

Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 3, 2014

Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Bay Day

Is June a good month to vacation in Hawaii?

Aloha Friday Photo: Sail away sunset

2014 Memorial Day & Weekend Events in Honolulu, Oahu

Aloha Friday Photo: Oh to be a coconut tree

Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

Aloha Friday Photo: Heavenly Hanalei Bay

Hawaii vacation deals & news: May 6, 2014

Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach