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.

Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season

Sheila Beal
September 1, 2021

Though the peak of Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season runs from January through March, some humpbacks arrive a bit earlier. How much earlier? Well, we want to hear your best…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale

Sheila Beal
August 27, 2021

Mahalo to Ali Torney for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ali’s photo shows one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings, Ali’iolani Hale, which was built in…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Dipping your toes in the water

Sheila Beal
August 20, 2021

Mahalo to Sam Kent for sharing this beautiful scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sam didn’t mention exactly where this photo was taken, but it looks like somewhere in on…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over Ala Wai Canal

Sheila Beal
August 11, 2021

Mahalo to Jintani Mikiko for sharing this pretty rainbow shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken by Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. Happy Aloha Friday!

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Magic

Sheila Beal
July 30, 2021

Mahalo to Bahrin Cerasela for sharing this amazing Maui shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Wow, just look at that colorful sky, swirly clouds and the tree silhouettes. It’s…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Waipio Valley on Hawaii (Big) Island

Sheila Beal
July 23, 2021

Mahalo to Kay Landry for sharing this nice shot of Waipio Valley with is for Aloha Friday Photos. This valley and surrounding coastline sure is stunning to see. If you’re…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Lana’i City at sunset

Sheila Beal
July 16, 2021

Mahalo to Russell DeJetley for sharing this beautiful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Russell took this photo above Lana’i City on June 16th. The friendly town of…

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General Hawaii

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Hawaii travel news: July 14, 2021

Sheila Beal
May 6, 2024

– Please don’t make the news for what these folks did for disturbing endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals. These seals don’t come to the shoreline to be petted or for selfies. They…

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Maui See & Do

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What not do when driving the Road to Hana

Sheila Beal
July 12, 2021

During the height of COVID-19 in 2020, Maui’s Hana Highway was open to local traffic only for many months. This policy was in place to allow emergency and healthcare traffic…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Rainbow at Turtle Bay

Sheila Beal
July 9, 2021

Mahalo to Kimberly Joseph from Michigan for sharing this great rainbow show with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kimberly took this shot behind the cottages at Turtle Bay Resort on…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Happy Independence Weekend!

Sheila Beal
July 2, 2021

Mahalo to Teresa Wood from North Carolina for sharing this patriotic pic for Aloha Friday Photos! Teresa took this photo while while taking a Maita’i Catamaran sunset cruise from Waikiki…

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What’s happening for July 4th 2021 in Hawaii?

Sheila Beal
July 5, 2021

Prior to COVID-19, Hawaii was bustling with exciting Independence Day events. In 2020, all the festivities came to a halt. Now, in 2021, a few celebrations are coming back, but…

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Sheila Beal

12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season

Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale

Aloha Friday Photo: Dipping your toes in the water

Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over Ala Wai Canal

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Magic

Aloha Friday Photos: Waipio Valley on Hawaii (Big) Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Lana’i City at sunset

Hawaii travel news: July 14, 2021

What not do when driving the Road to Hana

Aloha Friday Photos: Rainbow at Turtle Bay

Aloha Friday Photo: Happy Independence Weekend!

What’s happening for July 4th 2021 in Hawaii?

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