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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: 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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Governor asks visitors to reduce travel to Hawaii through October 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 24, 2021
On Monday, August 23rd, Hawaii’s governor held a press conference to address the state’s increase in COVID-19 cases. As Hawaii hospitals and ICUs are filling up, the governor is asking…
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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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COVID cases surging in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 17, 2021
Sadly, the state of Hawaii is recording their highest case counts since the start of COVID-19. As you can see from the above epidemic curve chart, cases are on a…
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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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Hawaii officials consider requiring pre-travel COVID testing again for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers as COVID cases surge + Aloha Friday Photo

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 6, 2021
On Thursday, August 5th, Hawaii reported the single highest-day COVID cases since the start of this pandemic. The state recorded 655 cases. Per KHON2, Hawaii officials are considering re-instituting pre-travel…
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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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Hawaii travel news: July 27, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 27, 2021
– If you’re looking for some spacious digs for your next Hawaii vacation, there’s a half-off sale on suites at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotal…
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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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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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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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