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.

Coronavirus COVID 19

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The latest Hawaii Coronavirus COVID-19 updates & travel restrictions

Sheila Beal
January 5, 2021

The Coronavirus is certainly causing concern around the world. It seems like there’s news about it every minute of the day. We are closely following the situation and updating this…

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Big Island See & Do

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Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

Sheila Beal
March 10, 2020

As you drive around the edge of the Kohala volcanic mountain on Highway 270, you’ll pass through multiple climates and scenic terrain. The most spectacular view of this drive is…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Captivating Kalalau

Sheila Beal
March 6, 2020

Mahalo to Mike Wolter for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mike captured this shot at Kalalau Valley Lookout on Kauai in August 2019. It’s definitely…

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Oahu See & Do

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Picture-perfect Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu

Sheila Beal
March 3, 2020

In Hawaiian, the word ho’omaluhia means “peaceful refuge.” That’s a very well matched word and description for the beautiful Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden on the east side of Oahu. I’m not…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photos: From the Road to Hana

Sheila Beal
February 28, 2020

Mahalo to Donna Davis for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Her photo is from Maui’s Road to Hana, most likely at the Oheo Gulch in the Kipahulu section…

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Hawaii vacation news & deals: February 25, 2020

Sheila Beal
February 25, 2020

– There’s great news out of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that Thurston Lava Tube is open! The trail and tube had been closed for nearly two years after the major…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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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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Coronavirus travel restrictions for visitors to Hawaii in 2020

Sheila Beal
January 5, 2021

What do you need to know if you plan to travel to Hawaii now? On October 15, 2020, a new pre-travel testing program started which gives travelers the option to…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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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

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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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Big Island See & Do

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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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Sheila Beal

The latest Hawaii Coronavirus COVID-19 updates & travel restrictions

Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

Aloha Friday Photo: Captivating Kalalau

Picture-perfect Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu

Aloha Friday Photos: From the Road to Hana

Hawaii vacation news & deals: February 25, 2020

Aloha Friday Photo: Waikoloa Sunset Color Progression

Coronavirus travel restrictions for visitors to Hawaii in 2020

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui’ed

Touring the road to Hana with Valley Isle Excursions

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunshiny Yellow Hibiscus

Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

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