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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.
  • Maui Events
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Maui July 4th Fireworks & Events 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 20, 2016
**** 2016 UPDATE — click this link for —> July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2016. **** — The following information is from 2013 for reference and informational purposes only.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Place of Refuge

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 28, 2013
Mahalo to Susan Sims for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo that she took on Hawaii, the Big Island. We love this peaceful shot under the shade of the coconut trees…
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Review: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 13, 2016
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers gracious hospitality along the sunny shore of Wailea. Take our quick video tour of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The location Wailea Beach Marriott Resort…
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  • Aloha Friday Photo
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Aloha Friday Photo: Haleiwa Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 13, 2013
Mahalo nui loa to Nancy Jordan for sending this beautiful shot photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Nancy captured this sunset photo from Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. What a gorgeous…
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Which Hawaiian Island do I choose for my vacation if I want to go to Pearl Harbor?

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 11, 2024
Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, Mighty Mo, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the USS Bowfin submarine. With Pearl Harbor’s importance in American history, many people want…
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Review: Honua Kai Resort in North Kaanapali, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 24, 2015
Honua Kai Resort offers the comforts of home but with the added amenities of a resort. This all-suite resort offers guests their own, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, living areas, a large…
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  • Volcano
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Aloha Friday Photo: Oozing pahoehoe lava

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2013
Today’s amazing photo was supplied by Jack Boeggeman. Jack took this lava photo during his Christmas vacation to Hawaii. What a great shot! It appears that Jack was able to get…
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  • Oahu Events
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Fireworks & July 4th Events in Waikiki, Honolulu & Oahu 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 16, 2016
**** UPDATE for 2016 —  Click this link for —> 2016 fireworks and events for July 4th on Oahu. **** — The following information is from 2013 for reference and informational…
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  • Maui See & Do
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Spa Montage Kapalua Bay: a top Maui spa

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 3, 2015
Our experience at Spa Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui was outstanding. We intend to return here again and again on future Maui visits. With a rush, we barely made our appointment…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Waikiki from the Water

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 7, 2013
Mahalo nui loa to Matt Quinten for sharing this gorgeous photo of Waikiki and Diamond Head as seen from the water. The shades of ocean and sky blue sandwich the…
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  • Volcano
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Kona to Hilo day trip: see waterfalls, volcanoes (and maybe lava)!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 11, 2021
One of the most exciting attractions in Hawaii, the Big Island, is the active volcano Kilauea. The challenge that many first time Hawaii visitors discover is that the volcano activity…
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  • Maui See & Do
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Aloha Friday Photos: Wonderful Wainapanapa

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 31, 2013
Mahalo to Renée Saar of Acworth, Georgia for sending in her photos from Waianapanapa State Park off the road to Hana. Renee and her family went to Hawaii to celebrate. Renée shared…
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