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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: “A lovely view of Waikiki paradise!”

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 17, 2020
Mahalo to Darrin Laing for sharing this great pic with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Darrin’s caption is, “A lovely view of Waikiki paradise!” Lovely, indeed! Note that Darrin’s photo…
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Movies and shows filmed in Hawaii to get you through staying at home during COVID-19

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 14, 2020
If we can’t be in Hawaii now, perhaps watching a movie or show set in Hawaii is the next best thing to being there. The following films and shows contain Hawaii…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Rays of Hope

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2020
Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing this lovely Hawaiian sunset shot with us Aloha Friday Photos. While this is not a time to be visiting Hawaii, we are hopeful that…
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Hawaiian recipes to enjoy a taste of Hawaii while staying at home

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2020
While we can’t truly travel to Hawaii right now, we can let our tastebuds take us there on a virtual trip. We’ve rounded up some great, simple recipes to get…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Whale watching experience on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 3, 2020
Mahalo to longtime readers Laura and Marco from Italy for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. They live in Milan, where the Coronavirus has been especially hard-hitting, but thankfully they are…
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Keep looking up during these uncertain times

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2020
A year ago, if anyone told us that there would be a mandatory 14-day quarantine along with closures of popular Hawaii tours, hotels and restaurants, we would have probably laughed…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Our hope will bloom edition

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 27, 2020
Mahalo to Angie Palmer for sharing this lovely plumeria bloom with us for Aloha Friday Photos. While travel to Hawaii is on pause for now, we can maintain optimism for…
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Hawaii Coronavirus Updates: 14-day quarantine to be enacted

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2020
So much is happening rapidly in regards to the Coronavirus COVID-19 around the world and in Hawaii. Since our previous update on March 19, 2020, here are the newest developments:…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Hibiscus (+ Coronavirus in Hawaii update)

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2020
Mahalo to James Grenz from Hawaii Island for sharing this stunning Aloha Friday Photo! The setting sun provides the perfect backlighting, allowing us to admire the intricate hibiscus petal structure.…
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Should you travel to Hawaii amid Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis? Hawaii Governor says, “postpone”

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2020
Governor Ige of Hawaii held a press conference on March 17, 2020 with more extreme directives to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. We’ll highlight his major points as…
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Coronavirus COVID-19 update for Hawaii travelers: What attractions are closing?

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 15, 2020
So much is changing regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19 in recent days! We want to keep you updated so that you can make informed decisions regarding your Hawaii travel plans. What…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Shoreline from North Side of Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 13, 2020
Mahalo to Lisa Marie for sharing this shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Oahu in May 2019. Looks like a great place to…
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