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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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

Sheila Beal
June 7, 2024

Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…

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Tips & Tricks

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Everything you need to know for an amazing Hawaii summer vacation 2024

Sheila Beal
June 5, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know and plan for a summer vacation in Hawaii in 2024!

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ulua Beach in Wailea, Maui

Sheila Beal
May 31, 2024

Mahalo to Lori Solomon for sharing this gorgeous sunset scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Lori took this picture from Ulua Beach which is in the Wailea area of…

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Hawaii vacation deal & news: May 30, 2024

Sheila Beal
May 30, 2024

* Travelzoo has an excellent deal for the luxurious Fairmont Orchid resort on Hawaii’s Big Island starting at $399 per night. In addition to the lower nightly rate for this…

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Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the Mighty Mo in Pearl Harbor

Sheila Beal
May 2, 2024

Mahalo to Robert Kiley Jr. for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. He took this photo from the Battleship Missouri Memorial while visiting Oahu back in 2006. This retired battleship was launched…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Lydgate Beach Park Sunrise

Sheila Beal
May 2, 2024

Mahalo to Chris Dye from Provo, Utah for this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Chris took this photo at sunrise from Lydgate Beach Park in Kapa’a on Kauai. Wow, there’s so…

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Take me there Tuesday: Kayak tour and hike of Hule’ia River in Kauai

Sheila Beal
May 6, 2024

A fun couples or family adventure to enjoy on Kauai is a kayak on the Hule’ai River on the east side of Kauai. This activity starts with kayaking, then you…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Leaning to Manana

Sheila Beal
May 2, 2024

Mahalo to To Travis for this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo. To’s photo was taken from the east side of Oahu, probably from the Waimanalo Beach area. The island in view…

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Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space

Sheila Beal
May 6, 2024

Last week, Hawaiian monk seal, Kaiwi, gave birth to a male pup on Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. This newborn is her sixth pup and the third that she’s delivered on…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Sunset from Waikoloa Village

Sheila Beal
May 3, 2024

Mahalo to Elizabeth and Dan Van Os for these Aloha Friday Photos. They took these photos from their front yard from Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island This aspect is…

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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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Hawaiian Airlines celebrates “31 Days of Lei” with a sweepstakes

Sheila Beal
May 1, 2024

May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii, though some folks can and do celebrate the Hawaiian lei on other days in early May. Hawaiian Airlines has decided to take it…

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Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the grounds of Mauna Lani Resort

Sheila Beal
April 26, 2024

Mahalo to Kinga Fekete from Manchester, England for this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Kinga tells us that this photo was taken from the grounds of the Mauna Lani Resort on…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024

Sheila Beal
April 26, 2024

– Costco Travel has a “Hot Buy” for a Maui vacation package which includes accommodations at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and rental car. Many rooms at this resort have…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset sky from Haleakala

Sheila Beal
April 26, 2024

Mahalo to Margaret Whip from Scotland for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in September of 2019. This was her second visit to Maui…

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Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024

Sheila Beal
July 12, 2024

We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…

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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

Everything you need to know for an amazing Hawaii summer vacation 2024

Aloha Friday Photo: Ulua Beach in Wailea, Maui

Hawaii vacation deal & news: May 30, 2024

Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the Mighty Mo in Pearl Harbor

Aloha Friday Photo: Lydgate Beach Park Sunrise

Take me there Tuesday: Kayak tour and hike of Hule’ia River in Kauai

Aloha Friday Photo: Leaning to Manana

Newborn Hawaiian monk seal prompts reminders to give marine wildlife space

Aloha Friday Photos: Sunset from Waikoloa Village

Hawaiian Airlines celebrates “31 Days of Lei” with a sweepstakes

Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the grounds of Mauna Lani Resort

Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 25, 2024

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset sky from Haleakala

Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024

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

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