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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.

Aloha Friday Photo: A Diamond of a View

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 27, 2012
Mahalo to Christopher Barrows for sharing today’s beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. He took this shot from the top of Diamond Head crater. Christopher said, A great view from the top…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: July 26, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 26, 2012
Fall 2012 is shaping up to be a great time to go to Hawaii as you will see from these deals. * Fall fares to Hawaii from around the US…
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Volunteer opportunities for visitors to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 25, 2012
If you’d like to make a difference while enjoying a visit to Hawaii, you might want to explore these worthy causes with short-term volunteer projects. Surfrider Foundation (Kauai) – With…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting Sunset Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 19, 2012
Today’s beautiful Aloha Friday Photo was taken last month by Megan while she and her husband were honeymooning on Maui. What a romantic scene to enjoy and capture on a…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: July 18, 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 18, 2012
Here’s the top Hawaii vacation news that’s streaming to our attention. * Waikoloa Beach Marriott has rates starting at $179 through December 25, 2012. For $199 per night, you score…
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How to Choose the Best Hawaiian Island for Your Hawaii Vacation [Infographic]

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 14, 2019
“How do I choose the best Hawaii vacation for me?” is a question that I am often asked. With six different Hawaiian islands to pick from, it can be a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Wailua Falls on “Fantasy Island”

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 4, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo is a beautiful Kauai waterfall that’s also a TV star. If you’ve ever seen the ABC hit series Fantasy Island that aired in the late 1970s…
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A View of Oahu’s Mokolii from Kualoa Beach Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2012
I have no idea how many times, we’ve driven Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83) on Oahu’s windward shore, but I can tell you that every time, Mokolii captures our attention. The…
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Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge…in a movie?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2012
When you visit Hawaii’s Big Island, we highly recommend you plan a stop at Puuhonua o Honanaunau National Historical Park. The oceanfront grounds are full of Hawaiian history and wonder. Many people refer…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset in Ka’anapali

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 30, 2012
Palm trees, ocean and the setting sun – what a wonderful combination! Paula took this photo from the upper dining room at Leilani’s on Maui’s Kaanapali Beach where she went…
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4th of July in Hawaii 2012

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 28, 2013
I hope you’re gearing up for a wonder July 4th holiday. If you’ll be celebrating Independence Day in Hawaii, here’s what’s happening by island: Oahu – the fireworks show put…
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Hawaii Travel Tip: Snap Photos of Signs

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2012
How many times have you looked through your vacation photos only to wonder what’s the name of that place? I know I have dozens of times. As you travel in…
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