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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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 Photo

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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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Flight Deals & Airline News

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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

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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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General Hawaii

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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

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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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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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Are you visiting Hawaii in 2024?

Sheila Beal
January 1, 2024

Aloha! We hope that your 2024 is off to a happy and healthy start! At the start of each new year, we’ve had a long-running tradition of asking our readers…

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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! What’s happening in Hawaii for New Year’s Eve 2023/2024

Sheila Beal
December 31, 2023

As the final hours of 2023 fade into 2024, we want to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! That’s the Hawaiian way of saying Happy New Year. Hawaii really knows…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Shave Ice in Waikiki

Sheila Beal
December 29, 2023

Mahalo to Angie Harold for sharing this fun shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. In this picture, Angie is enjoying a tasty and refreshing shave ice in Waikiki. She…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: O’ Kona Christmas Tree

Sheila Beal
December 18, 2023

Mahalo to Teresa Wood for sharing this gorgeous shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She snapped this photo while visiting Kona in December 2022. The moonlit sky and palm…

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Hawaii travel news: New Year’s Eve guides released & more

Sheila Beal
December 18, 2023

– We have New Year’s Eve guides for three island that we released today. We know several readers have been awaiting them. We anticipate some additions to each of them…

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Sheila Beal

Experience authentic Hawaiian culture at the Kilohana Hula Show in Waikiki

Aloha Friday Photos: Stunning Lanikai Rainbows

After temporary Kona airport closure, check your flights to/from KOA for potential disruptions

Aloha Friday Photo: Hukilau Beach, Oahu

Hawaii travel brief

Aloha Friday Photo: Golden glow of Mauna Lani Point

Hawaii cultural festivals: January, February, March, April 2024

Are you visiting Hawaii in 2024?

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! What’s happening in Hawaii for New Year’s Eve 2023/2024

Aloha Friday Photo: Shave Ice in Waikiki

Aloha Friday Photo: O’ Kona Christmas Tree

Hawaii travel news: New Year’s Eve guides released & more

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