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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 Photos: A view from Hideaways Beach Trail, Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 21, 2025
Mahalo to Bieke Peeters for sharing this neat shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Bieke’s photo was taken from the trail to Hideaway Beach in Princeville, Kauai. What a pretty scene…
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Aloha Friday Photo: View from Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 14, 2025
Mahalo to Cynthia Randolph for sharing this excellent Aloha Friday Photo with us. Cynthia’s photo was taken from the Makap’u Lighthouse Trail on Oahu’s east side. As you can tell,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaii Island’s Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 7, 2025
Mahalo to Julie Shank from Oregon for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. This shot was taken in May 2023 during an anniversary celebration trip to Hawaii’s Big Island. Julie’s…
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When are the cheapest and most expensive times for a Hawaii vacation?

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 4, 2025
We track and keep an eye on Hawaii visitor and accommodation performance statistics. Armed with this data, you can make the best decisions about when to plan your Hawaii vacation.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Poipu Sunset in February

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 28, 2025
Mahalo to Marianne Martin for sharing this beautiful sunset shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Marianne told us that she took this photo from her condo in Poipu on an evening…
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Hawaii vacation deals and news: February 26, 2025

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2025
* The Kilauea eruption that dramatically began on December 23, 2024 has continued off and on with eleven different episodes. Sometimes the eruption episodes last for days while others only…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Aloha Kakahiaka Kihei

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  • February 21, 2025
Mahalo to Brooklyn Bane for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Brooklyn took this beach shot from Kihei on the island of Maui. We can tell from the shadows that…
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Discovering Hawaii in March: Weather, Festivals, What to Pack and More

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  • March 26, 2025
Discover the best of Hawaii in March! Explore the wonderful weather, exciting festivals, and essential packing tips for an unforgettable trip.
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hibiscus in paradise

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  • February 14, 2025
Mahalo to Randy from Haiku of Tropical Bound Condo Rentals, Inc. on Maui for sharing this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo with us. Randy captured this shot from Mahina Surf condo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: The grand Waimea Canyon

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  • February 7, 2025
Mahalo to Catherine Pope for sharing this excellent Aloha  Friday Photo. She told us that this photo was taken October 2019 on a wedding anniversary celebration trip to Kauai. The…
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Simple tricks to take the most amazing Hawaii sunset shots

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 5, 2025
Almost everyone stops what they’re doing to witness Hawaii’s amazing sunsets. They’re spectacular and you’ll definitely want to have your camera ready to capture these memories. Of course a photo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Witnessing the Winter Parade of Humpback Whales

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 31, 2025
Mahalo to Dan Mazzei from Seattle for sharing this excellent Aloha Friday Photo. He captured this shot of a humpback whale fluke on January 28, 2024 from Mahukona Park on…
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