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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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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: 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: 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: 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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How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2024
How many Hawaiian Islands should you plan to visit on your vacation? This advice will help you make the best decision to optimize your precious vacation time.
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Aloha Friday Photo: Napili Bay Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 10, 2014
Wow, oh wow what a gorgeous sunset! Mahalo nui loa to Doug Wean for sharing this stunning shot from Napili Bay on Maui. I used to think that clouds near…
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Hawaii Vacation News: January 7, 2014

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 7, 2014
– We bid a fond farewell to Waikiki’s International Market Place. This iconic outdoor shopping center closed on January 1 for redevelopment. Watch the following Hawaii News Now video segment on the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunrise above Lanikai Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 3, 2014
As we welcome 2014, we thought a sunrise photo would be the perfect beginning for the first Aloha Friday Photo of the new year. Mahalo nui loa to Kent Hall…
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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to You!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 7, 2019
The Hawaiian words to wish a happy new year is Hau’oli Makahiki Hou. To learn the meaning of this phrase and how to pronounce it, see our post How to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu in Moonlight

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 26, 2013
Mahalo nui loa to Jason Matias, RAW Honolulu Photographer of the Year 2013, for sharing his amazing shot of Honolulu with us. There’s so much to admire in this photo.…
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