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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Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees

Sheila Beal
September 9, 2021

– Seven Highgate Hawaii hotels will be requiring guests to have COVID-19 vaccinations starting October 15, 2021. Employees must also be vaccinated. There is no testing provision for unvaccinated guests,…

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Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants

Sheila Beal
September 8, 2021

– Per Hawaii News Now, anyone wishing to dine inside a Maui County restaurant must provide proof ofCOVID-19 vaccination starting September 15, 2021. Per HNN, proof of vaccine will not…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Resting turtle at sunrise

Sheila Beal
September 3, 2021

Mahalo to Paul Vangelakos for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Paul tells us that he took this photo on Kauai’s Poipu Beach at sunrise. What…

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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season

Sheila Beal
September 1, 2021

Though the peak of Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season runs from January through March, some humpbacks arrive a bit earlier. How much earlier? Well, we want to hear your best…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test required for entry in Oahu restaurants and bars

Sheila Beal
August 31, 2021

If you’re going to Oahu on or after September 13, 2021, you’ll need to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to dine at a…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale

Sheila Beal
August 27, 2021

Mahalo to Ali Torney for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ali’s photo shows one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings, Ali’iolani Hale, which was built in…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Governor asks visitors to reduce travel to Hawaii through October 2021

Sheila Beal
August 24, 2021

On Monday, August 23rd, Hawaii’s governor held a press conference to address the state’s increase in COVID-19 cases. As Hawaii hospitals and ICUs are filling up, the governor is asking…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Dipping your toes in the water

Sheila Beal
August 20, 2021

Mahalo to Sam Kent for sharing this beautiful scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sam didn’t mention exactly where this photo was taken, but it looks like somewhere in on…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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COVID cases surging in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
August 17, 2021

Sadly, the state of Hawaii is recording their highest case counts since the start of COVID-19. As you can see from the above epidemic curve chart, cases are on a…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over Ala Wai Canal

Sheila Beal
August 11, 2021

Mahalo to Jintani Mikiko for sharing this pretty rainbow shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken by Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. Happy Aloha Friday!

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Hawaii officials consider requiring pre-travel COVID testing again for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers as COVID cases surge + Aloha Friday Photo

Sheila Beal
August 6, 2021

On Thursday, August 5th, Hawaii reported the single highest-day COVID cases since the start of this pandemic. The state recorded 655 cases. Per KHON2, Hawaii officials are considering re-instituting pre-travel…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Magic

Sheila Beal
July 30, 2021

Mahalo to Bahrin Cerasela for sharing this amazing Maui shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Wow, just look at that colorful sky, swirly clouds and the tree silhouettes. It’s…

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Hawaii travel news: July 27, 2021

Sheila Beal
July 27, 2021

– If you’re looking for some spacious digs for your next Hawaii vacation, there’s a half-off sale on suites at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotal…

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Aloha Friday Photos: Waipio Valley on Hawaii (Big) Island

Sheila Beal
July 23, 2021

Mahalo to Kay Landry for sharing this nice shot of Waipio Valley with is for Aloha Friday Photos. This valley and surrounding coastline sure is stunning to see. If you’re…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Lana’i City at sunset

Sheila Beal
July 16, 2021

Mahalo to Russell DeJetley for sharing this beautiful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Russell took this photo above Lana’i City on June 16th. The friendly town of…

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Sheila Beal

Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees

Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants

Aloha Friday Photo: Resting turtle at sunrise

12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season

Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test required for entry in Oahu restaurants and bars

Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale

Governor asks visitors to reduce travel to Hawaii through October 2021

Aloha Friday Photo: Dipping your toes in the water

COVID cases surging in Hawaii

Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over Ala Wai Canal

Hawaii officials consider requiring pre-travel COVID testing again for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers as COVID cases surge + Aloha Friday Photo

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Magic

Hawaii travel news: July 27, 2021

Aloha Friday Photos: Waipio Valley on Hawaii (Big) Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Lana’i City at sunset

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