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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Take me there Tuesday: Painted Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big) Island

Sheila Beal
October 10, 2023

A delightful little church to see while you’re exploring Hawaii (Big) Island is the Painted Church in Captain Cook. In contrast to the rather plain white, rectangular exterior, the interior…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunrise from Haleakala summit, Maui

Sheila Beal
October 6, 2023

Mahalo to Klaas-Jan van der Hoek for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Klaas-Jan took this Haleakala sunrise photo while visiting Maui in June of 2018. The summit of the “sleepy”…

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Take me there Tuesday: Menehune Fishpond Overlook at Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge

Sheila Beal
October 4, 2023

As you’re planning your sightseeing for Kauai, you’ll want to add the view of the Menehune Pond in the Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge. This ancient Hawaiian fishpond and its surrounds…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ko Olina Sunset Behind the Coconut Trees

Sheila Beal
September 29, 2023

Mahalo to Tony Valentino for sharing this neat sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. A couple of weeks ago, on our Facebook page, we asked our followers where’s…

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Flight Deals & Airline News

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UNBELIEVABLE winter airfare to Hawaii starting at $62 one-way ($124 roundtrip)

Sheila Beal
September 28, 2023

September 28th Update: We received an email from Hawaiian Airlines that this winter fare sale is likely to sell out soon. Well, I could hardly believe my eyes when I…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ka La Hiki Ola Waikiki

Sheila Beal
September 22, 2023

Mahalo to Uteh Martin for sharing this early morning Waikiki shot from September 1, 2023 with us for Aloha Friday Photos. From looking at this pre-dawn scene, it reminds us…

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Hawaii News: Lahaina Banyan Tree Showing Signs of Life + Volcano Eruption Stops

Sheila Beal
September 18, 2023

In this brief news round up we have some good news and some not-so-good news, depending on how you view it. Lahaina Banyan Tree Shows Signs of Life Lahaina’s 150-year-old…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Makena Beach, Maui

Sheila Beal
September 15, 2023

Mahalo to Bea Leal for sharing this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was just taken on Monday, September 11, 2023. Here’s what Bea said about this scene,…

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Jaw-dropping photos from the latest Kilauea eruption

Sheila Beal
September 12, 2023

With thanks to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for providing these images, we wanted to share some incredible shots from the newest Kilauea eruption. This new eruption started on…

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Hawaii travel news: New Volcano Eruption + West Maui Reopens October 8

Sheila Beal
September 11, 2023

New Kilauea Eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Yesterday at approximately 3:15 p.m. Kilauea erupted again at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption is contained within Halema’uma’u Crater and is…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Maui

Sheila Beal
September 8, 2023

Mahalo to Mae for sending this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Mae shared with us, “This photo was taken at The Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in…

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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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14th annual guess the first humpback whale sighting in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
September 6, 2023

Hawaii’s humpback whale season will be here soon. Thousands of whales migrate to Hawaii to give birth and mate. Though the peak of the season usually starts in January, some…

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Take me there Tuesday: Painted Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big) Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunrise from Haleakala summit, Maui

Take me there Tuesday: Menehune Fishpond Overlook at Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge

Aloha Friday Photo: Ko Olina Sunset Behind the Coconut Trees

UNBELIEVABLE winter airfare to Hawaii starting at $62 one-way ($124 roundtrip)

Aloha Friday Photo: Ka La Hiki Ola Waikiki

Hawaii News: Lahaina Banyan Tree Showing Signs of Life + Volcano Eruption Stops

Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Makena Beach, Maui

Jaw-dropping photos from the latest Kilauea eruption

Hawaii travel news: New Volcano Eruption + West Maui Reopens October 8

Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Maui

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