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 vacation news: Tsunami makes landfall & Upcoming Hanauma Bay closure

Sheila Beal
July 30, 2025

Tsunami makes landfall in Hawaii An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, generated a tsunami that made landfall in the Hawaiian Islands last night. Thankfully, the islands…

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Hawaii in August: Weather, Packing, Events & More

Sheila Beal
July 21, 2026

** For our most updated page for an August vacation, see our new page: Everything you need to know for an August vacation in Hawaii. ** If you are planning…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Pastel sunset from Kona side

Sheila Beal
July 25, 2025

Mahalo to Neilani Hoefs for sharing this pretty sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Neilani took this picture from the Kona side of Hawaii’s Big Island in 2021. Though some…

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Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 23, 2025

Sheila Beal
July 23, 2025

This Hawaii vacation deals and news roundup includes news about construction work and closures at Waimea Canyon and Koke’e parks, a Waikiki hotel deal, news about Kilauea volcano, a Hawaii…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Alau Island

Sheila Beal
July 18, 2025

Mahalo to Donna Harrison for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo taken during a visit in December 2023. Donna’s photo features Alau Island, a small, rugged island with coconut trees…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Breathtaking Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Sheila Beal
July 14, 2025

Mahalo to Jennifer Walden for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Jennifer snapped this photo on an ocean tour of Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. If you look closely, you might…

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Hawaii vacation news: July 9, 2025

Sheila Beal
July 12, 2025

* The 56-day advance reservation process for the shuttle boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor has been put on pause due to preservation work on the…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Wailea Beach Resort Marriott

Sheila Beal
July 4, 2025

Mahalo to Shelly Robertson for sharing this nice sunset scene for Aloha Friday Photos. Shelly took this photo from Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott during her vacation in 2024. She…

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Revision to Oahu 4th of July Guide

Sheila Beal
July 2, 2025

Please be advised that the Independence Day event at Schofield Barracks has been revised in the Oahu 4th of July guide. Original information indicated it is open to the public,…

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Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025

Sheila Beal
July 1, 2025

The Hawaiian Islands will be decked in red, white and blue for a festive Independence Day. From patriotic parades to concerts to spectacular fireworks shows, you can find family-friendly celebrations…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful lagoon scene from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Sheila Beal
June 27, 2025

Mahalo to Bruce Leeroy for sharing this beautiful lagoon scene for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken from Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie on Oahu’s North Shore. We’ve been…

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Volcano

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Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano

Sheila Beal
June 23, 2025

Today marks the six-month anniversary of the current dazzling eruption phase at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since December 23, 2024, Kilauea has been erupting with lava fountains reaching…

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Hawaii vacation news: Tsunami makes landfall & Upcoming Hanauma Bay closure

Hawaii in August: Weather, Packing, Events & More

Aloha Friday Photo: Pastel sunset from Kona side

Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 23, 2025

Aloha Friday Photo: Alau Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Breathtaking Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Hawaii vacation news: July 9, 2025

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Wailea Beach Resort Marriott

Revision to Oahu 4th of July Guide

Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025

Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful lagoon scene from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano

One week vacation itinerary & travel planner for the Big Island of Hawaii in 2026

One Week Kauai Vacation Itinerary & Travel Planner for 2026

Seven-Day Maui Vacation Itinerary with 2026 Updates

Suggestions for a seven-day Oahu vacation itinerary in 2026