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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What you need to know to plan a February 2025 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands – weather, what to pack and special events

Sheila Beal
January 29, 2025

Are the Hawaiian Islands calling you to visit this February? If so, here you’ll find all you need to know about the weather, planning what to see and do and…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Snapshot of the Na Pali Coast

Sheila Beal
January 24, 2025

Mahalo to Judy Mac for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo featuring the Na Pali Coast of Kauai. Of all the incredible landscapes in Hawaii, the Na Pali Coast is…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Beholding Byodo-In

Sheila Beal
January 17, 2025

Mahalo to Olga Morales for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Olga’s photo was taken at the entrance of Byodo-In Temple on the east side of Oahu. It’s at this…

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General Hawaii

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Recommendations for day trips to tour Pearl Harbor from Maui, Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island

Sheila Beal
January 15, 2025

Visiting Pearl Harbor is a bucket list item for many folks planning their first Hawaii vacation. It is truly worth the effort and quite a moving experience. We’ve taken different…

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Aloha Friday Photo: On the path to sunset

Sheila Beal
January 10, 2025

Mahalo to Ralf Borger for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Ralf took this shot from the Hawaii (Big) Island in August 2023. What a pretty scene with palm trees,…

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Giveaways & Sweepstakes

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Is Hawaii in your travel plans for 2025?

Sheila Beal
January 11, 2025

Aloha friends. We hope your 2025 is off to a happy and healthy start. We continue our January tradition of asking readers about Hawaii travel plans for the new year.…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Perfect Ko Olina Sunset

Sheila Beal
January 3, 2025

Mahalo to Michael Marsh from Mililani, Oahu for sharing this outstanding sunset capture for Aloha Friday Photos. He snapped this shot from Ko Olina, which is on the west side of…

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General Hawaii

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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

Sheila Beal
December 31, 2024

As we prepare for the start of 2025, we want to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou, which is the Hawaiian way to say Happy New Year! Hawaii is always…

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What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in January 2025 — weather, what to pack, special happenings and more!

Sheila Beal
January 6, 2025

As you make your plans to visit the islands of Hawaii in January, you’ll be well prepared by knowing what sort of weather you can expect, what to pack for…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Good Morning Waikiki

Sheila Beal
December 27, 2024

Mahalo to Michelle Reed for this beautiful Waikiki shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Michelle’s picture was taken after sunrise. Anytime around sunrise is a lovely time for a walk on…

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Volcano

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Kilauea erupting at Halema’uma’u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Sheila Beal
December 31, 2024

Following elevated earthquake activity, Kilauea began erupting at about 2:30 a.m. This new eruption is happening at Halema’uma’u crater, which is located at the summit of Kilauea inside of Hawaii…

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Oahu Events

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Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest is on today and how to watch from afar

Sheila Beal
December 23, 2024

Today is a very, very special day in Hawaii. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest is ON for Waimea Bay. Organizers have been closely watching the ocean swell…

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Sheila Beal

What you need to know to plan a February 2025 vacation in the Hawaiian Islands – weather, what to pack and special events

Aloha Friday Photo: Snapshot of the Na Pali Coast

Aloha Friday Photo: Beholding Byodo-In

Recommendations for day trips to tour Pearl Harbor from Maui, Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island

Aloha Friday Photo: On the path to sunset

Is Hawaii in your travel plans for 2025?

Aloha Friday Photo: Perfect Ko Olina Sunset

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

What you need to know for a Hawaii vacation in January 2025 — weather, what to pack, special happenings and more!

Aloha Friday Photo: Good Morning Waikiki

Kilauea erupting at Halema’uma’u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest is on today and how to watch from afar

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

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

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

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