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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: Honolulu Evening

  • Sheila Beal
Mahalo to Ashley Frazier for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo, which was taken near Ala Moana on November 2018. This Honolulu scene has a lot to enjoy —  an urban setting…
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New Hawaii resorts for 2023

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In 2023, there are at least three great, new Hawaii resorts opening. You might want to keep these hotels on your radar to consider for your next Hawaii vacation. First…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Red Dirt Falls” from Waimea Canyon State Park

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Mahalo to Alicia Piette for sharing this unique waterfall shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Alicia’s photo was taken in Waimea Canyon State Park on the west side of Kauai. I…
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Exceptional surfing contest “The Eddie” set to take place January 22, 2023

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One of the world’s most extraordinary surfing competitions is planned to take place this Sunday, January 22nd at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s north shore — The Eddie Aikau Big Wave…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Honu resting on Ho’okipa

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Mahalo to Diemante Valyte for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo shot taken in September 2019 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. Ho’okipa Beach is located just outside the town of Paia.…
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Take me there Tuesday: Old Koloa Town, Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
On the south side of Kauai, you’ll find a delightful, historic, sugar cane plantation town in Koloa. Most of buildings were built in the early 1900s as the town established…
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Aloha Friday Photo: At a new Big Island black sand beach

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Mahalo to Alison Blaszak for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Alison tells us, “This was taken on the Big Island (May 2019) after a stop at the new black sand…
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The best Hawaiian island excursions on NCL Pride of America and other Hawaii cruises

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Cruises are a great way to see many Hawaiian islands in a short period of time. With so many options and such little time in each port, it’s a daunting…
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Live video to watch newest Kilauea eruption + Calendar winner announced

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The newest Kilauea eruption is the hot news in Hawaii right now. This eruption is a renewed lava lake within Halema’uma’u crater. Per the remarks in the January 6th Kilauea…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Ko Olina + Volcano news

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Mahalo to Ashley Barker for this lovely sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photo. Ashley took this photo at Ko Olina in May of 2019. With Ko Olina being on the…
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Are you going to Hawaii in 2023? (+ Hawaii Calendar Giveaway)

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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! We hope your new year is off to a happy and healthy start! Have you started making any Hawaii vacation plans for 2023? Will you be celebrating…
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Where to find New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun to welcome in 2023

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Happy New Year’s Eve! Thankfully, in Hawaii, this New Year’s Eve is going to be much more festive compared to the previous two years. Most fireworks shows are back in…
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Aloha Friday Photo: The shore of Kahanamoku Lagoon

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Mahalo to Christine Renton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo that she took in 2015 on a trip to celebrate a 25th anniversary. The shoreline that you see in Christine’s photo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Santa encounter on Haleakala

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Several years ago, we started a tradition of sharing this photo and incredible story on the Friday before Christmas. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve read this encounter, we’re…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Mele Kalikimaka”

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Mahalo to Teresa from North Carolina for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Teresa took this picture while walking through Kona. When I saw it, I…
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