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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: Sunset sky from Haleakala

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2024
Mahalo to Margaret Whip from Scotland for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in September of 2019. This was her second visit to Maui…
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Cultural festivals in the Hawaiian Islands from May, June, July, August 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2024
We curate the most comprehensive lists of the islands’ top cultural events so that you can try to find one that you can enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. These cultural…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kailua Sunset over the Pali

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2024
Mahalo to JW Green for this gorgeous Aloha Friday photo. He took this photo from Kailua on Oahu’s east side. I believe the Pali (cliffs) in the background are part…
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Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2024
One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A scene from Kauai’s Na Pali Coast

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 5, 2024
Mahalo to Jeanette Kooman for this gorgeous Na Pali Coast photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Jeanette shared about her photo: “[T]his was our first trip in May 2018…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Pahumoa (Pounders) Beach, Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 29, 2024
Mahalo to Shanna Carpentier for sharing this neat shot from Pahumoa Beach on Oahu for Aloha Friday Photos. Shanna’s photo gives us a lot to appreciate about this particular scene.…
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Hawaii (Big) Island local and cultural food experiences for visitors

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 28, 2024
Make the most of your Big Island vacation experience by trying these local and cultural foods.
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Aloha Friday Photo: What a fluke!

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 22, 2024
Mahalo to Linda Shipp for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo from Maui several years ago while on a whale watch. What a thrilling sight that must have…
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Hawaii vacation news and deals: March 19, 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 19, 2024
– We are pleased that two Lahaina restaurant businesses have recently re-opened after suffering through the aftermath of the August wildfires. These two businesses are: Mala Ocean Tavern Old Lahaina…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Manana (Rabbit Island)

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 15, 2024
Mahalo to Staci Saxton from Maryland for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Staci’s shot shows Manana Island, which is a small islet on the east side of Oahu. You…
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Maui’s local and cultural food experiences for first-time visitors

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 13, 2024
You’ll definitely want to dig into these delicious, local foods on your Maui vacation.
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Sherwood Beach” Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2024
Mahalo to Darlene Czarcinski for this nice photo of “Sherwood Beach” on Oahu. “Sherwood Beach” (also known as “Sherwoods”) is at Hunananiho Beach Park which is in the Waimanalo area.…
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