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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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Where do you need reservations for a Hawaii (Big) Island vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 1, 2025
We wrap up our series on where on where you need reservations with a look at Hawaii’s Big Island. Let’s cut straight to the good news — unlike the Hawaiian…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Line

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 16, 2022
Mahalo to Pat Eisenmann for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Pat tells us that this shot was taken in September 2019 from Tropics Bar & Grill at Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian…
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  • Kauai See & Do
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What reservations do you need for a Kauai vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2022
Unlike Oahu and Maui, there aren’t quite as many attractions  that travelers need to pre-reserve. Still, you should consider planning ahead for the following Kauai vacation attractions and activities: Ha’ena…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sand-level scenery

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 10, 2022
Mahalo to Tomas Novotny for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo that was taken on a visit to Oahu in June 2018. This photo appears to have been shot a bit north…
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What reservations do you need for a Maui vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 4, 2024
More and more Hawaii attractions and activities moving to require reservations. So, we’re continuing our series highlighting where you need to plan ahead and make reservations before your vacation. After…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Waikoloa Nightingales”

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 3, 2022
Mahalo to Bob and Sue for sharing this rare shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. They captured this shot recently while visiting the Big Island of Hawaii to celebrate…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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What reservations do you need to book before your Oahu vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 1, 2025
We’re starting a new series of articles to highlight vacation activities that you may want to reserve in advance of your Hawaii vacation. Over recent months and years, more parks…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Historic Ford Island Control Tower

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 27, 2022
Mahalo to Naoma McNeal for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Naoma’s photo is of Ford Island Control Tower at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Oahu. This air traffic…
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Hawaii summer 2022 fireworks news

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 26, 2022
We’re excited to share the news of some Hawaii fireworks shows that will be returning this summer. – First, on Oahu, Hilton Hawaiian Village announced that their Friday night Waikiki…
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Take me there Tuesday: Wailea Beach Path

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 27, 2024
Wailea is a sunny resort on the south side of the island of Maui. It has great beaches, world class hotels, golf, shopping and restaurants. It’s a fantastic resort area…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Scenes from the sidewalk at Kapahulu Avenue

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 20, 2022
Mahalo to Jas Tham for sharing this interesting shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jas’s shot was taken off of Kapahulu Avenue near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue in…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hiking Oahu’s Diamond Head + reactions to the new reservation system

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2022
Mahalo to Danielle Bauler for sharing this fantastic view for Aloha Friday Photo. Danielle took this photo from the top of the Diamond Head trail when visiting Oahu in May…
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