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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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Are you going to Hawaii in 2023? (+ Hawaii Calendar Giveaway)

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 17, 2023
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! We hope your new year is off to a happy and healthy start! Have you started making any Hawaii vacation plans for 2023? Will you be celebrating…
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Where to find New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun to welcome in 2023

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 31, 2022
Happy New Year’s Eve! Thankfully, in Hawaii, this New Year’s Eve is going to be much more festive compared to the previous two years. Most fireworks shows are back in…
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Aloha Friday Photo: The shore of Kahanamoku Lagoon

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 30, 2022
Mahalo to Christine Renton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo that she took in 2015 on a trip to celebrate a 25th anniversary. The shoreline that you see in Christine’s photo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Santa encounter on Haleakala

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 23, 2022
Several years ago, we started a tradition of sharing this photo and incredible story on the Friday before Christmas. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve read this encounter, we’re…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Mele Kalikimaka”

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 16, 2022
Mahalo to Teresa from North Carolina for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Teresa took this picture while walking through Kona. When I saw it, I…
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Hawaii Christmas Decorations 2022

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 15, 2022
We’ve come across some absolutely stunning Christmas decorations and scenes from Hawaii via social media. We just had to share a lovely selection with you. (Note to email subscribers –…
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Hawaii vacation news: Oahu and Maui holiday guides released + Volcanoes go on a pause

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 13, 2022
* The following holiday guides are now ready for use. We’ll be adding to them and filling in some placeholders through both holidays. Any addition or revision will be marked…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaiian Christmas Angel Ornament

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 9, 2022
Mahalo to Melanie Hubert for sharing this beautiful Christmasy photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This Hawaiian angel ornament is so very, very cute! Notice that she’s wearing Aloha…
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Hawaii vacation news: December 6, 2022

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 6, 2022
* More than a week after this Mauna Loa eruption on Hawaii (Big) Island, it continues to amaze observers and dominate Hawaii news. Here are some highlights to share: The…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Words cannot begin to describe…”

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 2, 2022
Mahalo to Bruce Campbell of Merrillville, Indiana for sending this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Bruce shared with us: “This photo was taken on the…
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Mauna Loa eruption continues, now threatens major Hawaii Island highway

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 1, 2022
The current Mauna Loa eruption continues to dominate Hawaii news and wow onlookers with its dramatic lava displays. For an example, check out the sights and sounds of the following…
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The latest information on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano eruption

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 29, 2022
As we shared yesterday, Mauna Loa erupted for the first time since 1984. Today, we wanted to share some of the images and helpful information from the first day. 100…
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