Go Visit Hawaii
  • First Time to Hawaii?
  • Oahu
    • General Oahu
    • Oahu Deals
    • Oahu Events
    • Oahu Restaurants
    • Oahu See & Do
  • Maui
    • General Maui
    • Maui Deals
    • Maui Events
    • Maui Restaurants
    • Maui See & Do
  • Big Island
    • General Big Island
    • Big Island Deals
    • Big Island Events
    • Big Island Restaurants
    • Big Island See & Do
    • Volcano
  • Kauai
    • General Kauai
    • Kauai Deals
    • Kauai Events
    • Kauai Restaurants
    • Kauai See & Do
  • Lanai
  • Molokai
  • Misc Hawaii
    • 50 Facts About Hawaii
    • Flight Deals & Airline News
    • Aloha Friday Photo
    • Cruising Hawaii
    • Culture & History
    • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
    • Rental Car Advice
    • Saving Money
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Where to Stay
    • Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance
  • Weather
Go Visit Hawaii
  • First Time to Hawaii?
  • Oahu
    • General Oahu
    • Oahu Deals
    • Oahu Events
    • Oahu Restaurants
    • Oahu See & Do
  • Maui
    • General Maui
    • Maui Deals
    • Maui Events
    • Maui Restaurants
    • Maui See & Do
  • Big Island
    • General Big Island
    • Big Island Deals
    • Big Island Events
    • Big Island Restaurants
    • Big Island See & Do
    • Volcano
  • Kauai
    • General Kauai
    • Kauai Deals
    • Kauai Events
    • Kauai Restaurants
    • Kauai See & Do
  • Lanai
  • Molokai
  • Misc Hawaii
    • 50 Facts About Hawaii
    • Flight Deals & Airline News
    • Aloha Friday Photo
    • Cruising Hawaii
    • Culture & History
    • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
    • Rental Car Advice
    • Saving Money
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Where to Stay
    • Honeymoons, Weddings, Romance
  • Weather

Sheila Beal

3143 posts
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
  • Big Island Deals
  • Maui Deals
  • Oahu Deals
  • 2 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Black Friday 2019: Great Hawaii travel deals & photo!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 29, 2019
Mahalo to James Grenz from Hawaii Island who shared this peaceful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. — Okay, now, as promised earlier in the week, let’s talk about…
Read Article
  • General Hawaii
  • Oahu Events
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Thanksgiving is a time to say mahalo!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 26, 2019
With Thanksgiving being this week, this holiday gives us the perfect opportunity to say mahalo (thanks) to you! Mahalo for reading Go Visit Hawaii and for sharing it with your…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: Na Pali Coast on a Sunset Cruise

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 22, 2019
Mahalo to Judy Hannahs for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo during a sunset cruise of the majestic Na Pali Coast. Happy…
Read Article
  • Big Island Deals
  • Giveaways & Sweepstakes
  • Oahu Deals
  • 2 minute read
  • No comments

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: November 19, 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 19, 2019
* Hawaiian Airlines and Outrigger Waikiki Resorts are teaming up for a Hawaii vacation package sweepstake. You can win enough HawaiianMiles for roundtrip tickets, a five-night stay at one of…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • One comment

Aloha Friday Photos: H3

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 15, 2019
Mahalo to Jessica Cooper for sharing this neat shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jessica snapped this shot while on a family vacation to Oahu in June 2018. She…
Read Article
  • General Hawaii
  • 2 minute read
  • One comment

Hawaii visitor data report – visitor numbers, hotel rates, visitor spending

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 15, 2019
Have you ever wondered how many people go to Hawaii? How much they spend? Where do they go? Well, the latest report from the Hawaii Tourism Authority covers all those…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: A “Diamond” View of Blue

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 8, 2019
Mahalo to Ashleigh Kate for sharing this vibrant photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ashleigh Kate took this photo from the top of Diamond Head in Honolulu. It takes…
Read Article
  • Big Island See & Do
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 5, 2019
If you are visiting the Island of Hawaii (aka, the Big Island) then a stop at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a must. There’s so much history, culture…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: Pristine Maui Coast Scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 1, 2019
Mahalo to Marsh Engle for sending this beautiful Maui coast scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Marsh shared with us along with her photo: “My time of…
Read Article
  • General Hawaii
  • 3 minute read
  • 7 comments

Revealing the hidden fees of Hawaii’s hotels

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 13, 2023
As we’ve followed Hawaii travel news since 2006, we’ve seen several trends. One of the more frustrating ones for travelers is ever-increasing resort fees and parking fees. You’ll definitely want…
Read Article
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • 1 minute read
  • No comments

Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Sunset at Ko Olina

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2019
Mahalo to Donna Camuto for sharing this nice sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Donna snapped this photo at Ko Olina on Oahu. Happy Aloha Friday!
Read Article
  • Big Island Hotel
  • 3 minute read
  • One comment

Updated review and photos of Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 25, 2024
Since our original stay at Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel on the beautiful Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the resort as been renovated and rebranded as Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.…
Read Article
FREE Go Visit Hawaii Newsletter
Subscribe to our Hawaii travel newsletter
Hawaii Island Guides
Oahu Travel Guide
Maui Travel Guide
Kauai Travel Guide
Hawaii's Big Island Travel Guide
Popular Hawaii Travel Advice
  • Best Times to Visit Hawaii
  • How much for a trip to Hawaii in 2024? (Hawaii vacation budget calculator)
  • 9 Proven Strategies for Finding the Lowest Airfares to Hawaii
  • Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit for Your Vacation?
  • Flying to Hawaii: How to Choose the Right Airport
  • What to Pack for Your Hawaii Vacation
  • Hawaii rainfall chart by month and island
  • Booking Hawaii Inter-island Flights or Ferry
  • Hawaii’s Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
  • 10 Best Free Activities and Sights on Oahu
  • Tips for Driving the Road to Hana
Disclaimer
Occasionally we may link to our trusted affiliate partners but this does not compromise our unbiased, researched advice nor affect any price you pay.
Your Trusted Hawaii Travel Guides
Find us on Facebook
  • Big Island Events
  • Culture & History
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Kauai Events
  • Maui Events
  • Oahu Events
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 6 minute read

Top things you need to know for a July vacation to the Hawaiian Islands

  • August 1, 2025
  • Culture & History
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 3 minute read

Everything you need to know for a November 2024 Hawaii vacation: weather, festivals and more!

  • October 27, 2025
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • General Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 3 minute read

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

  • September 18, 2019
  • First Time to Hawaii
  • Tips & Tricks
  • 3 minute read

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

  • March 26, 2024
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Go Visit Hawaii
Go Visit Hawaii
Go Visit Hawaii has been providing award winning Hawaii vacation travel advice since 2006. We cover Hawaii travel tips, news, and reviews for planning your perfect Hawaiian vacation.