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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: Westin Kaanapali Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 24, 2013
Mahalo to Dan Pruyn of California for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Dan took this photo from the Westin in Kaanapali on Maui. It sure is a beautiful sunset scene!…
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Elopement package now available at Maui’s Travaasa Hana

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 14, 2013
With love in the air today, I thought it would be good timing to let you know of this Hawaii wedding idea. Travaasa Hana is making it possible to have…
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  • Big Island See & Do
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Scenes from the amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 21, 2013
Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is worth the trip to Hawaii, the Big Island alone. My goodness, this park is amazing! Ah-maz-ing! I want to attempt to illustrate what a…
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How to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” in Hawaiian

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 14, 2023
Do you want to impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? How about wishing them  ‘happy Valentine’s Day’ in the Hawaiian language. As you might imagine, February 14th wasn’t traditionally celebrated…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Perfect place to relax”

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 8, 2013
Mahalo to Larry Glover from Dublin, Ohio for sending in today’s lovely Aloha Friday Photo of Waikiki Beach. This aspect is facing east from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Here’s what…
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Win a Hawaii stay at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 1, 2013
We are excited to be able to offer one lucky reader a free, four-night stay at the beautiful Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk! This Hawaii stay giveaway, sponsored by Embassy Suites-Waikiki…
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  • Maui See & Do
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Should you do Haleakala sunrise and road to Hana in the same day?

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 28, 2014
Several readers have studied a Maui map and asked if I advise driving two of Maui’s most popular attractions – Haleakala summit for sunrise and the road to Hana —…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Lava Shores

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 4, 2013
Post publishing update: I must apologize that this photo is actually from Waikoloa on Hawaii’s Big Island and not Lanai. Brett’s Christmas vacation took him to Lanai and the Big…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 30, 2013

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 30, 2013
* Hawaiian Airlines has put Maui fares on sale starting at $250 round trip! You must book by February 4th and complete your travel by March 6, 2013 – which is perfect timing…
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Hawaii humpback whale watching is in full swing!

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 28, 2013
It’s that super duper awesome time of year when the humpback whales swim around their Hawaii playground. Having the opportunity to watch 40-ton whale leap out of the ocean to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Mana

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 25, 2013
Mahalo nui loa to Mike Nuebauer of Mike Neubauer Fine Art Photography for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo with us. Mike titled this photo “Mana”. I’m somewhat familiar with the…
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  • Oahu
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Hawaii Honeymooners Guide: Oahu Honeymoons

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2024
How to make a romantic trip and/or honeymoon on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.
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