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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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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikoloa Sunset Color Progression

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 21, 2020
Mahalo to Jenni Hall for sharing these beautiful sunset shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took these photos in Waikoloa on Hawaii, the Big Island. Jenni shared a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui’ed

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 14, 2020
Mahalo to Jacki Bebb for sharing this lovely shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The bouquet is from Jacki’s wedding last February at Maui. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, and…
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Touring the road to Hana with Valley Isle Excursions

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 9, 2023
The road to Hana is a very twisty journey through a lush rainforest with beautiful waterfalls, valleys, black sand beaches and much more to explore. It’s a picturesque day of…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunshiny Yellow Hibiscus

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 7, 2020
Mahalo to Sharlene Townsend for sharing this beautiful hibiscus with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sharlene took this photo while visiting Oahu. She tells that she enjoyed seeing the different…
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Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 26, 2025
On the slopes of the Haulalai Volcano, you can find an amazing forest that almost seems to appear out of nowhere. On your way there, you may pass by fields…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 31, 2020
Mahalo to Jacinta Spencer for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo from an Aston resort in Waikiki Beach. We like how the sun is reflecting…
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The Kahala Resort – Honolulu’s luxury hotel reviewed

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 1, 2020
The Kahala Resort is a luxury hotel where you can relax and unwind in Honolulu. The classic interior design speaks to the hotel’s long history of Hawaiian hospitality. The resort…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Crisp, clean Hawaiian air

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 24, 2020
Mahalo to Hawaii Island photographer James Grenz for sharing this shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. James took this photo from the Kohala Coast of Hawaii (Big) Island. It’s…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 2020

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 25, 2020
Usually our news editions are filled with pleasant news. This edition is a mix of both good and bad news that we feel you should know. We’ll start with the…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Palm Trees + Blue Sky = Happy

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 17, 2020
Mahalo to Janet Wood for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Can you ever get enough of seeing palm trees and bright blue skies in Hawaii? We don’t think…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hanalei Valley Lookout on Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 18, 2020
The Hanalei Valley Lookout on Kauai’s North Shore is a stunning sight to see. Shades of green extend as far as the eye can see. It’s a great spot to…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikamoi Nature Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 10, 2020
Mahalo to Candi Cooper-Towler for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Candi took this shot while hiking through the Waikamoi Nature Trail off Maui’s Road to Hana.…
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