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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.

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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Aloha Friday Photo: Red Hibiscus

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 30, 2012
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was shared by Erin Jones of Colorado. Erin shot this hibiscus close up while she was visiting Oahu in February. (By the way, you may recall…
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Video: 60 Seconds of Lanai, Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 6, 2012
Need a quick trip to Hawaii? This video will virtually transport you to the grounds of the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay and to the adjacent Hulopoe Beach.…
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