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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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Aloha Friday Photo: Kilauea Fountain Eruption

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 16, 2025
Mahalo to Erin Markson for sharing this stunning Aloha Friday Photo. Erin captured this photo on May 6th during Kilauea’s 20th episode of this on-again-off-again eruption phase. The first episode…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Golden sunset moment

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 9, 2025
Mahalo to Gladys Whitman for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. I believe this photo may have been taken from Waikiki Beach. In this scene, we notice the surfers enjoying…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A grand Maui view

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2025
Mahalo to Mary Helein for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo which was taken from the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. We have been blessed to stay at the Grand Wailea…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Looking up the Na Pali Coastline

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 25, 2025
Mahalo to Mike Lee for sharing this excellent view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mike photo was taken off the western coast of Kauai with the stunning Na Pali…
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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in the month of May

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 17, 2025
May is our very favorite month for a Hawaii vacation. The weather tends to be great and the crowds and costs are down. Ocean conditions tend to be calmer compared…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Napili Bay, Maui

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  • April 18, 2025
Mahalo to Jennifer Baker for sharing this pretty Aloha Friday Photo. Jennifer’s photo was taken from Napili Bay on West Maui. The island that you see in the distance is…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki sun, surf and sand

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 11, 2025
Mahalo to Cheryl Morrison for sharing this sunset memory for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Cheryl told us, “We live in Scotland. This was Waikiki beach outside the Hilton Hawaiian…
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Take me there Tuesday: Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) on Lana’i

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  • April 8, 2025
Keahiakawelo, also known as “garden of the gods”, is a hidden wonder for you to explore on the island of Lana’i. This unexpected, colorful landscape of haphazardly placed rocks seems…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Overlooking Hanalei Valley

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  • April 4, 2025
Mahalo to Jacqueline for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. This stunning scene is from the Hanalei Valley Lookout on the north side of Kauai. As you can tell, it’s…
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It’s harvesting time for pineapple trees in Hawaii!

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 1, 2025
While harvest time is typically in August and September in the Northern Hemisphere, in Hawaii, early April is the prime time for picking a fresh pineapple straight off the tree.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Michel’s

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 28, 2025
Mahalo to Michelle Bakjac for sharing this sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Michelle enjoyed this view from Michel’s at Colony Surf on the “Diamond Head side” of Waikiki Beach.…
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What you need to know for an amazing Hawaii vacation in April

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 2, 2025
Discover the best of Hawaii in April! Enjoy the weather while exploring cultural festivals and the amazing scenery. Plus, learn essential packing tips for an unforgettable trip.
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