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.

Maui

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Lahaina, Maui is devestated. Non-essential travel to West Maui discouraged.

Sheila Beal
September 1, 2023

As feared, Lahaina is essentially demolished. It looks more like a war zone that the beautiful, historic town that residents and visitors knew and loved. It’s unrecognizable. To visualize this…

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General Hawaii

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Tragic fires in Maui – Much of Lahaina Town feared to be destroyed

Sheila Beal
August 9, 2023

We are so very sad to be sharing this tragic news from Maui. Wildfires and high winds have mixed to create a nightmare situation in several areas across the island…

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General Hawaii

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It’s not just your imagination, Hawaii is a special place for rainbows

Sheila Beal
August 8, 2023

One of Hawaii’s nicknames is the Rainbow State and if you’ve ever visited Hawaii, you probably understand why it claims that nickname. In addition to seeing one if their famous…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset over Haleakala Summit

Sheila Beal
August 4, 2023

Mahalo to Heather Armour from Valparaiso Indiana for sharing these neat sunset shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Heather took these sunset photos at the Haleakala Summit on April…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Wai’anapanapa Park, Maui

Sheila Beal
July 28, 2023

Mahalo to Dagmara for sharing this striking Aloha Friday Photo with us. Dagmara’s photo was taken at Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park in August 2019. There are lots of places in…

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Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 26, 2023

Sheila Beal
July 26, 2023

* Last week Tropical Storm Calvin passed south of the Hawaiian Islands. It was the first tropical storm of 2023 that’s come close to Hawaii, which resulted in some heavy…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu Rainbow in the Rainbow State

Sheila Beal
July 21, 2023

Mahalo to Marielle Weddle for sharing this Honolulu rainbow for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that she snapped this shot behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the Waikiki area…

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Tips & Tricks

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Go Visit Hawaii’s favorite sunscreens

Sheila Beal
April 30, 2024

When there’s so much to see and do on a Hawaii vacation, one of the last things you want to do is to get a miserable sunburn. The Hawaiian sun…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Dreamy Kihei Scene

Sheila Beal
July 14, 2023

Mahalo to Jacki Bebb for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this shot from Kihei in February 2018. The soft, muted colors seem like something out of…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hibiscus

Sheila Beal
July 7, 2023

Mahalo to Noelle DeBoard for this colorful hibiscus shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Hibiscus plants flourish in Hawaii with all sorts of beautiful colors. This two-color bloom in…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Byodo-In

Sheila Beal
June 30, 2023

Mahalo to Amber Howells for this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Amber’s photo shows Byodo-In Temple on the windward, eastside of Oahu. It is an absolutely stunning place to see! The…

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Where watch 4th of July fireworks in Hawaii for 2023

Sheila Beal
June 30, 2023

Independence Day celebrations in Hawaii are going to be fantastic for 2023! Dazzling fireworks shows are planned on all four of the major Hawaiian Islands. Let’s island hop around the…

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Sheila Beal

Lahaina, Maui is devestated. Non-essential travel to West Maui discouraged.

Tragic fires in Maui – Much of Lahaina Town feared to be destroyed

It’s not just your imagination, Hawaii is a special place for rainbows

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset over Haleakala Summit

Aloha Friday Photo: Wai’anapanapa Park, Maui

Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 26, 2023

Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu Rainbow in the Rainbow State

Go Visit Hawaii’s favorite sunscreens

Aloha Friday Photo: Dreamy Kihei Scene

Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hibiscus

Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Byodo-In

Where watch 4th of July fireworks in Hawaii for 2023

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