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: Pearl Harbor ticket distribution changes, Hawaiian Air Sweepstakes & more

Sheila Beal
April 21, 2021

– We just recently learned that the traditional first-come, first-served ticket distribution program has been discontinued at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. To visit the USS Arizona Memorial, you must reserve…

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General Hawaii

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New entrance fees required at many Hawaii state parks effective April 19, 2021

Sheila Beal
April 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, fees to visit Hawaii state parks have gone up considerably. Many that used to be free for everyone to visit now have a fee…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Lava Lava Sunset

Sheila Beal
April 21, 2021

Mahalo to Rainer Wittke for sharing this sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Rainer tells us this photo was taken near Lava Lava Beach Club on September 29,…

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Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO

Sheila Beal
April 13, 2021

We were excited to see numerous reports that the USA’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revised their rules to allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on luggage. Then, we became concerned when we…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Hawaii travel news: Maui to begin second test. Governor sets provision in place for vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine.

Sheila Beal
April 12, 2021

Maui to begin requiring second test for arriving trans-Pacific travelers. Maui County received approval to require a second COVID-19 test for all trans-Pacific travelers participating in the Safe Travels program.…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Sheila Beal
April 9, 2021

Mahalo to Krista Marie for sharing this stunning shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is dazzling on its own, but with a vibrant rainbow on…

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Hawaii travel news: April 7, 2021

Sheila Beal
April 7, 2021

– Kauai rejoined the state of Hawaii’s Safe Travels program on Monday. A second test after arriving on Kauai is not mandatory, but it is encouraged. Visitors who voluntarily take…

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Maui seeking to pilot “vaccine passport” program + add mandatory post arrival test

Sheila Beal
April 5, 2021

Maui County, which is comprised of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, is seeking to take part in a pilot “vaccine passport” program that would allow travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
April 2, 2021

Mahalo to Jan Elle for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It’s a little bit unusual to see cacti in Hawaii as they are not native…

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Rental Car Advice

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This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Sheila Beal
January 5, 2024

Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…

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General Hawaii

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Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2021

* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge overall trip satisfaction under the new Safe Travels program. (You can review our coverage of the first survey…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island

Sheila Beal
March 26, 2021

Mahalo to my cousin Jennifer Myers from Pennsylvania for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jennifer took this shot at Akaka Falls while on vacation with…

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Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Sheila Beal
March 24, 2021

* We look forward to the day when masks are no longer required, but in the meantime, they still remain a point of contention. Perhaps it’s a slow news period,…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots

Sheila Beal
March 19, 2021

Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing these amazing sunset sky shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors are amazing. Stunning photos! Right? Michael’s photos demonstrate that sometimes the…

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Lanai

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Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i

Sheila Beal
March 16, 2021

If you like to get off the proverbial beaten path, then Lana’i’s Polihua Beach will suit your desires. You’re more likely to see a turtle or monk seal resting on…

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Sheila Beal

Hawaii travel news: Pearl Harbor ticket distribution changes, Hawaiian Air Sweepstakes & more

New entrance fees required at many Hawaii state parks effective April 19, 2021

Aloha Friday Photos: Lava Lava Sunset

Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO

Hawaii travel news: Maui to begin second test. Governor sets provision in place for vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine.

Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Hawaii travel news: April 7, 2021

Maui seeking to pilot “vaccine passport” program + add mandatory post arrival test

Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii

This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more

Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots

Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i

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