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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Suggestions for taking two separate vacations on the same Hawaiian Island

Sheila Beal
March 3, 2019

The climate diversity in Hawaii is really amazing. Generally speaking, one side of each island is lush and jungle-like, while the opposite side is dry and almost always sunny. This…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Heart-Shaped Plumeria Lei

Sheila Beal
February 14, 2014

Mahalo to ???? ????for sharing this beautiful lei photo. ???? ???? lives in Japan and took this photo while visiting Oahu. I love the way that???? ????shaped this lei into a heart. This…

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Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: February 13, 2014

Sheila Beal
February 13, 2014

* Hawaiian Airlines announced their new interisland turboprop service to and from Molokai and Lanai from Honolulu, beginning March 11 and March 18 respectively. This new service is called ‘Ohana…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ocean window at Waianapanapa

Sheila Beal
February 9, 2014

Mahalo to Kelly Driscoll-Smith for sharing this neat photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Kelly took this photo off Maui’s road to Hana at the black sand beach at…

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What to prepare and plan before your Oahu vacation

Sheila Beal
February 4, 2014

As the excitement builds for your vacation to Oahu, your mind may be racing with thoughts of all the preparations you need to make. You have probably already chosen your…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Palm-sheltered sunset

Sheila Beal
January 31, 2014

Mahalo to Karen Couturier for sharing her excellent sunset photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. I believe Karen’s photo was taken in Ko Olina on the southwest…

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Win Hawaiian Coffee!

Sheila Beal
February 10, 2014

Keala’s Hawaiian Coffee company is partnering with Go Visit Hawaii to giveaway prize packs of their best selling coffees to three Go Visit Hawaii readers. Each of the three prize…

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Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: January 27, 2014

Sheila Beal
January 27, 2014

* TravelZoo has a great deal for a stay in a fancy schmancy villa in Kauai. This special runs just under $300 per night for a villa that sleeps up…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: East Oahu Coast Scene

Sheila Beal
January 23, 2014

Mahalo to Aster Breo for sharing this great photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Aster tells us that this photo was taken in August near the Halona Blowhole along…

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Molokai

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Molokai: Halawa Valley Scenic Drive

Sheila Beal
January 21, 2014

Winding Highway 450 hugs the pristine eastern Molokai coast and offers dramatic views. With rocky shoreline, deserted beaches and deep green jungle, this scenic drive delivers. In addition to the…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: A view to savor

Sheila Beal
January 16, 2014

Mahalo to Robin-Linda Gilligan for sharing this lovely Hawaii photo with us. There’s so much to like about this photo — the calm ocean, the inviting lawn and the tall palm…

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Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: January 16, 2014

Sheila Beal
January 16, 2014

* Huge waves up are in Hawaii’s forecast for today and Friday. Surf heights could reach 25 to 35 feet! It’s possible that these big waves may be high enough…

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Sheila Beal

Suggestions for taking two separate vacations on the same Hawaiian Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Heart-Shaped Plumeria Lei

Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: February 13, 2014

Aloha Friday Photo: Ocean window at Waianapanapa

What to prepare and plan before your Oahu vacation

Aloha Friday Photo: Palm-sheltered sunset

Win Hawaiian Coffee!

Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: January 27, 2014

Aloha Friday Photo: East Oahu Coast Scene

Molokai: Halawa Valley Scenic Drive

Aloha Friday Photo: A view to savor

Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: January 16, 2014

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