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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: Rainbow Falls in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 11, 2013
Mahalo to Evangelina Carrillo for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo. This is our first Aloha Friday Photo shared by someone from Mexico! We’re always thrilled to share our enthusiasm of…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: October 10, 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 10, 2013
– The humpback whales are back in Hawaii! The first officially reported sighting was on Saturday, October 5th off the coast of Maui. Though a whale was sighted in Hawaii,…
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  • Molokai
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Visiting Molokai Plumeria Farm

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 24, 2015
A few miles outside of Kaunakakai, Molokai’s center, an orchard comes into view. Rows and rows of green trees capture your attention against a sunny, semi-dry landscape. That’s Molokai Plumeria…
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Check out the Oahu guide I wrote for CheapFlights

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 8, 2013
If you’re looking for ideas for what to do on your first Oahu vacation or perhaps some fresh ideas for your repeat visit, check out this newly published guide to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Makena Maui Magic

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 4, 2013
Well, WOW! What an amazing scene captured by Caroline Ilima (@csurfergurl on Instagram) at Makena beach on Maui! That honu looks so happy to be swimming in Hawaii’s clear, clean…
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: October 3, 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 3, 2013
– Disney’s Oahu resort, Aulani, is expanding their amenities with new infinity edge pool, restaurant and shop. This youtube video provides and overview of these enhancements that are due to…
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Maui Ocean Center: Fantastic underwater exploration without getting wet!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 1, 2013
Though we absolutely love snorkeling in Maui, a visit to the Maui Ocean Center provides so much more ocean life to explore. We’ve visited the Maui Ocean Center three times…
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  • Kauai
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai Sunset in Magical Magenta

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 27, 2013
Mahalo to Robin Kramer for sharing her amazing Kauai sunset photo with us. Robin tells me that she took this photo in February at Nukoli’i Beach on the east side…
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Big announcement! Travelzoo partners with Go Visit Hawaii to provide Hawaii deals

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 24, 2013
We’re very excited to announce that Travelzoo is partnering with Go Visit Hawaii  to provide amazing deals to help you experience more Hawaii with less money! You’ll find deals on pampering spa…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “A sunset to remember”

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 20, 2013
Mahalo to Mark Levy for sending this excellent Hawaii sunset shot for our weekly Aloha Friday Photo feature. Mark took this photo from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on Hawaii,…
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Long-haul flight tips to/from Hawaii: What to bring on the plane to make the flight pleasant

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 6, 2018
Boarding pass? Check. Government-issued photo identification? Check. Wallet? Check. Carry-on luggage? Check. What else do you need to bring onboard for your flights to and from Hawaii? We conclude our…
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Aloha Friday Photos & Advice: How to fight those “I miss Hawai’i blues”

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 13, 2013
We have more than usual to share today with three photos plus great advice! Mahalo to Laura and Marco from Italy for sending in this week’s featured photos and advice!…
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