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 to eliminate pre-travel testing/quarantine for vaccinated US travelers starting July 8, 2021

Sheila Beal
June 24, 2021

In a press conference on Thursday, June 24, 2021, Governor Ige announced that effective July 8, 2021, the State of Hawaii will eliminate its pre-travel testing/quarantine requirements for domestic travelers…

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Oahu See & Do

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If you can’t get a USS Arizona Memorial reservation, can you still see/visit Pearl Harbor?

Sheila Beal
June 23, 2021

When most visitors say that they want to visit Pearl Harbor, they really don’t have a complete idea of all that Pearl Harbor encompasses. It can be a bit confusing…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Quite possibly the “most Kauai” photo ever

Sheila Beal
June 18, 2021

Mahalo to Carol Randles for sharing this funny Kauai photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos! If you’ve ever been to Kauai, you know there are chickens just about everywhere.…

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Hawaii travel deals: June 16, 2021

Sheila Beal
June 16, 2021

– Hawaiian Airlines has a flash sale on just for today, June 16, only. Flights between islands are on sale for $45 one-way. Part of the small print says that…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Pre-travel testing no longer necessary for Hawaii inter-island travel + more restrictions easing

Sheila Beal
June 15, 2021

We are moving towards less restrictions to travel within and to Hawaii. Here are the latest developments: Inter-island travel restrictions dropped Today, June 15, 2021, marks a real change from…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Even the palm trees admire the Hawaiian sky

Sheila Beal
June 11, 2021

Mahalo to Lori Hague for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It looks like the palm trees are standing to attention to admire the colorful sky.…

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Hawaii travel news: Oahu vacation sweepstakes, coupon books on sale & more

Sheila Beal
June 9, 2021

– Outrigger Resort is hosting a fantastic Oahu vacation sweepstakes with an emphasis on caring for coral reefs. Here’s what Outrigger shared about this sweepstakes, “Discover how you can help…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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All Hawaii inter-island COVID travel restrictions to be lifted June 15, 2021. More restrictions to be eased as vaccination rate increases

Sheila Beal
June 5, 2021

Hawaii’s Governor Ige held a press conference on June 4, 2021 to make several announcements regarding easing travel restrictions to and within the state. Ige said, “The easing of travel…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Finding Hanalei

Sheila Beal
June 4, 2021

Mahalo to Adie Klein from Australia for sharing this lovely shot of Hanalei Bay with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Adie says about this discovering this Kauai location:…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Hawaii travel news: Maui drops 2nd COVID tests upon arrival, Manoa Falls Trail to reopen

Sheila Beal
June 3, 2021

– Maui County announced their plans to end their post-arrival, rapid, COVID tests for trans-Pacific travelers at Kahului Airport per the Maui News. These tests will no longer be conducted…

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Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test

Sheila Beal
June 1, 2021

– The Hawaii rental car shortage continues to be a problem. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that many vehicles are already reserved at most major rental companies through August. See our…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Rugged Hana Coastline

Sheila Beal
May 28, 2021

Mahalo to Melanie from Connecticut for sharing this great shot for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken at a spot off the road to Hana. If you look at…

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Hawaii’s governor drops outdoor mask mandate

Sheila Beal
May 26, 2021

Effective May 25, 2021, Hawaii had dropped the mandate to wear a mask in outdoor settings. Governor Ige shared these statements on Twitter: “Today I announced that Hawaii is dropping…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu Full Moon Photo Tour

Sheila Beal
May 21, 2021

Mahalo to Marco and Laura from Milano, Italy for sharing these interesting full moon shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Laura and Marco shared about the experience…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

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Mask mandates and vaccine passports/exceptions — what’s the latest for Hawaii?

Sheila Beal
June 5, 2021

Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2021. Since originally publishing this article, there have been some changes announced and we have added links to those articles for you…

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Sheila Beal

Hawaii to eliminate pre-travel testing/quarantine for vaccinated US travelers starting July 8, 2021

If you can’t get a USS Arizona Memorial reservation, can you still see/visit Pearl Harbor?

Aloha Friday Photo: Quite possibly the “most Kauai” photo ever

Hawaii travel deals: June 16, 2021

Pre-travel testing no longer necessary for Hawaii inter-island travel + more restrictions easing

Aloha Friday Photo: Even the palm trees admire the Hawaiian sky

Hawaii travel news: Oahu vacation sweepstakes, coupon books on sale & more

All Hawaii inter-island COVID travel restrictions to be lifted June 15, 2021. More restrictions to be eased as vaccination rate increases

Aloha Friday Photo: Finding Hanalei

Hawaii travel news: Maui drops 2nd COVID tests upon arrival, Manoa Falls Trail to reopen

Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test

Aloha Friday Photo: Rugged Hana Coastline

Hawaii’s governor drops outdoor mask mandate

Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu Full Moon Photo Tour

Mask mandates and vaccine passports/exceptions — what’s the latest for Hawaii?

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

How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?