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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: Hibiscus at Byodo-In

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 9, 2024
Mahalo to Victoria Weissnicht from Austria for sharing this unique shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Victoria took this photo while visiting Oahu in March 2023. Though this beautiful, pink hibiscus…
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Liliha bakery coco puffs
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Take me there Tuesday: Liliha Bakery for Coco Puffs

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 2, 2024
A Coco Puff is the best bakery treat that every tourist should try when visiting Oahu
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Anahola Beach, Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 2, 2024
Mahalo to Marc Lecoq from Renton, Washington for sharing this stunning Aloha Friday Photo. Marc tells us that he took this photo at Anahola Beach on Kauai in July 2023.…
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Another Hana Highway Closure at Alelele

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2024
If you are planning to drive or tour Maui’s famous road to Hana in the next couple of months, be aware that there is yet another road closure in the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Winter Warmth

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 26, 2024
Mahalo to Cari McGee from Washington for sharing this gorgeous Waikiki shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Cari took this photo on a January day in 2016. Ah, it’s…
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Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 5, 2024
UPDATE: Effective September 2, 2024, the show will temporally relocate to the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound. Shows will continue to start at 9:30 a.m., but will be presented on Mondays,…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Stunning Lanikai Rainbows

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 19, 2024
Mahalo to Melanie Hubert from Oahu for sharing these amazing rainbow photos with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what she tells us about these beautiful scenes: “From on the hillside…
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After temporary Kona airport closure, check your flights to/from KOA for potential disruptions

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 16, 2024
Yesterday afternoon, flights in and out of Kona (KOA) on Hawaii’s Big Island were halted due to a crack in the runway. The cracks are believed to have been caused…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hukilau Beach, Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 12, 2024
Mahalo to April Ewart from Calgary, Canada for this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Here’s what April shared about her photo: “This photo is at Hukilau Beach on Oahu and was…
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Hawaii travel brief

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 10, 2024
We have some gentle reminders in today’s Hawaii travel brief. – Maui News recently published an article on the current state of Lahaina recovery. For anyone planning a visit to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Golden glow of Mauna Lani Point

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 5, 2024
Mahalo to Darla from North Carolina for sharing this pretty shot for Aloha Friday Photos. She snapped this scene from Mauna Lani Point in the Mauna Lani Resort of Hawaii’s Big…
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Hawaii cultural festivals: January, February, March, April 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 28, 2025
Discover a fantastic cultural festival to include in your Hawaii vacation.
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