Go Visit Hawaii
  • First Time to Hawaii?
  • Oahu
    • General Oahu
    • Oahu Deals
    • Oahu Events
    • Oahu Restaurants
    • Oahu See & Do
  • Maui
    • General Maui
    • Maui Deals
    • Maui Events
    • Maui Restaurants
    • Maui See & Do
  • Big Island
    • General Big Island
    • Big Island Deals
    • Big Island Events
    • Big Island Restaurants
    • Big Island See & Do
    • Volcano
  • Kauai
    • General Kauai
    • Kauai Deals
    • Kauai Events
    • Kauai Restaurants
    • Kauai See & Do
  • Lanai
  • Molokai
  • Misc Hawaii
    • 50 Facts About Hawaii
    • Flight Deals & Airline News
    • Aloha Friday Photo
    • Cruising Hawaii
    • Culture & History
    • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
    • Rental Car Advice
    • Saving Money
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Where to Stay
    • Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance
  • Weather
Go Visit Hawaii
  • First Time to Hawaii?
  • Oahu
    • General Oahu
    • Oahu Deals
    • Oahu Events
    • Oahu Restaurants
    • Oahu See & Do
  • Maui
    • General Maui
    • Maui Deals
    • Maui Events
    • Maui Restaurants
    • Maui See & Do
  • Big Island
    • General Big Island
    • Big Island Deals
    • Big Island Events
    • Big Island Restaurants
    • Big Island See & Do
    • Volcano
  • Kauai
    • General Kauai
    • Kauai Deals
    • Kauai Events
    • Kauai Restaurants
    • Kauai See & Do
  • Lanai
  • Molokai
  • Misc Hawaii
    • 50 Facts About Hawaii
    • Flight Deals & Airline News
    • Aloha Friday Photo
    • Cruising Hawaii
    • Culture & History
    • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
    • Rental Car Advice
    • Saving Money
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Where to Stay
    • Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance
  • Weather

Sheila Beal

3140 posts
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.
  • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
  • 2 minute read
  • No comments

Three great Hawaii vacation sweepstakes

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 24, 2023
We’ve found these three excellent Hawaii vacation sweepstakes. Apologies to our international readers, but these sweepstakes are limited by the sponsors to U.S. residents. Island Style Maui Sweepstakes The winner…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Kauai See & Do
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Valley Lookout

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 20, 2023
Mahalo to Angie Stanley for this fantastic Aloha Friday Photo. Angie took this photo from the Hanalei Valley Lookout on Kauai’s north shore. As you can tell, it’s an amazing…
Read Article
  • Big Island See & Do
  • Kauai See & Do
  • Maui See & Do
  • Oahu See & Do
  • 2 minute read
  • 2 comments

Hawaii’s 2023/2024 humpback whale season is underway!

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 20, 2023
The first humpback whale of the season was seen on October 9th off the southwest coast of Kauai! According to The Garden Island newspaper, two different tour boats reported seeing…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Reflections

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 13, 2023
Mahalo to Marc Lecoq for sharing this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo with us. Marc’s photo was taken by the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Based…
Read Article
  • Big Island See & Do
  • Take Me There Tuesday
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

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…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Maui See & Do
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

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”…
Read Article
  • Kauai See & Do
  • Take Me There Tuesday
  • 3 minute read
  • No comments

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. ThisĀ  ancient Hawaiian fishpond and its surrounds…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

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…
Read Article
  • Flight Deals & Airline News
  • 2 minute read
  • No comments

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…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

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…
Read Article
  • Maui
  • Volcano
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

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…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Maui
  • 2 minute read
  • No comments

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,…
Read Article
FREE Go Visit Hawaii Newsletter
Subscribe to our Hawaii travel newsletter
Popular Hawaii Travel Advice
  • Best Times to Visit Hawaii
  • How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2024? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)
  • 9 Proven Strategies for Finding the Lowest Airfares to Hawaii
  • Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?
  • Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport
  • What to Pack for Your Hawaii Vacation
  • Hawaii rainfall chart by month and island
  • Booking Hawaii Inter-island Flights or Ferry
  • Hawaii’s Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
  • 10 Best Free Activities and Sights on Oahu
  • Tips for Driving the Road to Hana
Disclaimer
Occasionally we may link to our trusted affiliate partners but this does not compromise our unbiased, researched advice nor affect any price you pay.
Your Trusted Hawaii Travel Guides
Find us on Facebook
  • Big Island Events
  • Culture & History
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Kauai Events
  • Maui Events
  • Oahu Events
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 6 minute read

Top things you need to know for a July vacation to the Hawaiian Islands

  • August 1, 2025
  • Culture & History
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 4 minute read

Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

  • June 17, 2025
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • General Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 3 minute read

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

  • September 18, 2019
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 3 minute read

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

  • March 26, 2024
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Go Visit Hawaii
Go Visit Hawaii
Go Visit Hawaii has been providing award winning Hawaii vacation travel advice since 2006. We cover Hawaii travel tips, news, and reviews for planning your perfect Hawaiian vacation.