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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Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025

Sheila Beal
July 1, 2025

The Hawaiian Islands will be decked in red, white and blue for a festive Independence Day. From patriotic parades to concerts to spectacular fireworks shows, you can find family-friendly celebrations…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful lagoon scene from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Sheila Beal
June 27, 2025

Mahalo to Bruce Leeroy for sharing this beautiful lagoon scene for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken from Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie on Oahu’s North Shore. We’ve been…

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Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano

Sheila Beal
June 23, 2025

Today marks the six-month anniversary of the current dazzling eruption phase at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since December 23, 2024, Kilauea has been erupting with lava fountains reaching…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Hanalei View

Sheila Beal
June 20, 2025

Mahalo to Gina Altis for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo with us. Gina told us that she visited Kauai in October 2023 and stayed at Pali Ke Kua in…

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

Sheila Beal
August 1, 2025

Discover the ultimate guide to your July vacation in Hawaii! Learn the basics (weather, what to pack, reservations, etc.) along with insider tips for an unforgettable tropical getaway.

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Aloha Friday Photo: Kapa’a Beauty

Sheila Beal
June 13, 2025

Mahalo to Vlu Reyes for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. What a gorgeous scene from Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai! Happy Aloha Friday!

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Aloha Friday Photo: Aliiolani Hale and the King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu

Sheila Beal
June 6, 2025

Mahalo to Nancy Eberly for sharing this neat shot for Aloha Friday Photo. Here, we see two significant Honolulu landmarks — the building is Ali’iolani Hale and the statue is…

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Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 3, 2025

Sheila Beal
June 3, 2025

– TravelZoo has a deal for a resort stay at the four-star Royal Lahaina on Maui’s Kaanapali Beach. This deal can save up to 40% on nightly rates, plus daily…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Kona Sunset

Sheila Beal
May 30, 2025

Mahalo to Pen Jud Tolman for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo that was taken from Kona. Wow, what a nicely composed sunset shot! Happy Aloha Friday!

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What you need to know for a June vacation in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
June 14, 2025

With warm tropical weather and plenty of adventures, the month of June makes an excellent time to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s everything you need to know to make the…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Entrance to U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

Sheila Beal
May 23, 2025

Mahalo to Dave N Jo Owen from Australia for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Dave and Jo’s photo shows the entrance of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. From…

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Take advantage of these two deals to enjoy big Hawaii vacation savings

Sheila Beal
May 20, 2025

There are a couple of excellent Hawaii travel deals to consider, but they need to be booked quickly to take advantage of them. With these two deals combined, a dream…

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Sheila Beal

Hawaii’s fantastic 4th of July fireworks and celebrations for 2025

Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful lagoon scene from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Six months of lava fountain eruption episodes at Kilauea Volcano

Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Hanalei View

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

Aloha Friday Photo: Kapa’a Beauty

Aloha Friday Photo: Aliiolani Hale and the King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu

Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 3, 2025

Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Kona Sunset

What you need to know for a June vacation in Hawaii

Aloha Friday Photo: Entrance to U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

Take advantage of these two deals to enjoy big Hawaii vacation savings

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

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