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.

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Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO

Sheila Beal
April 13, 2021

We were excited to see numerous reports that the USA’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revised their rules to allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on luggage. Then, we became concerned when we…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Sheila Beal
April 9, 2021

Mahalo to Krista Marie for sharing this stunning shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is dazzling on its own, but with a vibrant rainbow on…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
April 2, 2021

Mahalo to Jan Elle for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It’s a little bit unusual to see cacti in Hawaii as they are not native…

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Rental Car Advice

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This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Sheila Beal
January 5, 2024

Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…

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General Hawaii

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Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2021

* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge overall trip satisfaction under the new Safe Travels program. (You can review our coverage of the first survey…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island

Sheila Beal
March 26, 2021

Mahalo to my cousin Jennifer Myers from Pennsylvania for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jennifer took this shot at Akaka Falls while on vacation with…

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Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Sheila Beal
March 24, 2021

* We look forward to the day when masks are no longer required, but in the meantime, they still remain a point of contention. Perhaps it’s a slow news period,…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots

Sheila Beal
March 19, 2021

Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing these amazing sunset sky shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors are amazing. Stunning photos! Right? Michael’s photos demonstrate that sometimes the…

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Lanai

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Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i

Sheila Beal
March 16, 2021

If you like to get off the proverbial beaten path, then Lana’i’s Polihua Beach will suit your desires. You’re more likely to see a turtle or monk seal resting on…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by

Sheila Beal
March 12, 2021

Mahalo to Patricia Mabutas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Patricia took this photo of Kamaole Beach from her lanai (patio) in Kihei while visiting Maui in April…

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Tips & Tricks

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Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods

Sheila Beal
February 19, 2023

In some terribly tragic news from Maui, two tourists died in flash floods. A third is missing and is presumed to have also died. What heartbreaking news! KHON2 published an…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala

Sheila Beal
March 5, 2021

Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…

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Sheila Beal

Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO

Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow

Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii

This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more

Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots

Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i

Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by

Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala

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