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.

Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Magical Santa Encounter on Haleakala, Maui

Sheila Beal
December 24, 2021

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was first published 10 years ago. We’ve revisited this magical photo and story a couple other times and continue to find it remarkable. Annie Chavez-Hollingshead took…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Christmas Tree Scene from The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

Sheila Beal
December 17, 2021

Mahalo to The Westin Maui Resort and Spa for sharing this stunning photo from their resort for Aloha Friday Photos. What a beautiful Christmas tree in such wonderful surroundings –…

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Oahu Events

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2021 Holidays in Waikiki/Honolulu

Sheila Beal
December 13, 2021

The upcoming holiday season is off to a nice start. Thankfully, there are many more things happening this year. As compared to the holidays in 2020, this year many more…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas angel in Wailea

Sheila Beal
December 10, 2021

Mahalo to Cyndi from China Grove, North Carolina for sharing this angelic photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s the background information that Cyndi shared with us about this…

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Maui Events

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Kona storm brings snow to Hawaii + Maui New Year’s Eve Guide released

Sheila Beal
December 9, 2021

We have a couple of news items to briefly share today. – Our Maui New Year’s Eve guide has been updated with festive options to welcome in 2022. – Did…

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Remembering Pearl Harbor + Hawaiian Airlines flash sale with fares starting at $62 one way

Sheila Beal
December 7, 2021

Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack. It’s a time to reflect upon the bravery and sacrifices on this “date which…

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Alaska Airlines BOGO ticket sale + Our 2021 Maui Christmas guide has been released

Sheila Beal
December 6, 2021

We have a couple of big Hawaii travel notes to share today. – Alaska Airlines just announced a Buy One, Get One sale, including flights to and from Hawaii! This…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas ornament hanging in palm tree

Sheila Beal
December 3, 2021

Mahalo to Melanie Hubert for sharing this merry photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. A Christmas ornament hanging from a palm tree is an unexpected, but delightful sight. Happy…

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Hawaii travel news: December 1, 2021

Sheila Beal
December 1, 2021

– Easing of some COVID-19 restrictions start today in Hawaii. From a visitor’s perspective, the biggest difference is that restaurant capacity restrictions, which should make it easier to dine in…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki “Shore” Is Fun + Black Friday Hawaii Airfare Sale

Sheila Beal
November 26, 2021

Mahalo to Nance Parvana for sharing this fun Waikiki shore shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Nance took this photo from her lanai while staying at Outrigger Waikiki Beach…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Making a new friend in Haleiwa

Sheila Beal
November 19, 2021

Mahalo to Mara Barnhart for sharing this neat pic with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mara tells us that this shot was taken at The Backpackers Inn in Haleiwa, Oahu…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Waikiki

Sheila Beal
November 12, 2021

Mahalo to Nance Parvana for sharing this gorgeous Waikiki photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Wow, this is a shot to savor! If you look at it long enough,…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Magical Santa Encounter on Haleakala, Maui

Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Christmas Tree Scene from The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

2021 Holidays in Waikiki/Honolulu

Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas angel in Wailea

Kona storm brings snow to Hawaii + Maui New Year’s Eve Guide released

Remembering Pearl Harbor + Hawaiian Airlines flash sale with fares starting at $62 one way

Alaska Airlines BOGO ticket sale + Our 2021 Maui Christmas guide has been released

Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas ornament hanging in palm tree

Hawaii travel news: December 1, 2021

Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki “Shore” Is Fun + Black Friday Hawaii Airfare Sale

Aloha Friday Photo: Making a new friend in Haleiwa

Aloha Friday Photo: Gorgeous Waikiki

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