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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: Sunset Rays Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 20, 2011
Mahalo to Mayra Talunas for sharing this photo that she took on her Maui vacation. You’d probably never guess that this wonderful Maui sunset photo was taken from a parking…
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Excellent Hawaii Snorkeling at Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 17, 2015
You may have heard of Hawaii’s famous snorkeling spots like Molokini off Maui, Hanauma Bay at Oahu, and Kealakekua Bay at the Big Island. Those are all great spots to…
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Let’s Go Horseback Riding in Lanai

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 23, 2014
We thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding with Lanai Western Adventures. The guided tour ($110 for 90 minutes) led us on the Paniolo Trail through groves of fragrant Christmas Berry (Brazilian Peppertree)…
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Re-Visiting Puuhonau o Honaunau National Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 15, 2019
South of Kona along the coast, you’ll find Puuhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park that I highly recommend that you include in your Big Island vacation plans. Entry into the…
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Garden Tour of Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 14, 2011
I love the themed gardens at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. They all have wonderful water features surrounded by exotic tropical plants. The gardens are nestled in between…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai Cliff Divers Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2011
Mahalo to the very talented and self-declared penmonkey, Chuck Wendig, for sharing his Kauai vacation photo from his Kauai collection. Chuck captured these brave cliff divers at Shipwreck Beach on…
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World’s Best Fireknife Dancers Compete in Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2011
A fiery competition is on this weekend at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Check out this video compilation of the Fireknife Championship semi-finalists from last night’s competition. These guys are incredible!…
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See Waipio Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 26, 2024
As you’re making your Big Island vacation sightseeing plans, I hope you’ll take the time to see Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast. It’s a marvelous sight with a mile-long…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 11, 2011

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 11, 2011
Let’s check out today’s fresh batch of Hawaii vacay deals and news. * Win seven nights at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island…
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The Allure of Lanai

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 29, 2012
“When can I get back to Lanai?” That was the thought I caught myself thinking very early into our recent visit to Lanai. I don’t know when we’ll be able…
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Hurricane Season In Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 24, 2025
While hurricanes making landfall in Hawaii are very rare events, it’s worth noting that Hawaii’s hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. When is the peak period for…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Double Diamond Rainbow Edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2011
Friday’s here and so, it’s time for our weekly dose of aloha from our awesome Go Visit Hawaii readers! Today’s photo is fresh out of my inbox from our Oahu…
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