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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: Sunset from Drums of Pacific Luau

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 8, 2019
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. Codi took this shot in February 2018 from the Drums of the Pacific Luau on Maui. It appears…
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  • Kauai See & Do
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Take me there Tuesday: Hanapepe, Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 5, 2019
Historic Hanapepe is a charming town the southwest side of Kauai. You’ll likely pass through it on Highway 50 on your way to and from Waimea Canyon. (See this Google…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sandy Stretch

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 1, 2019
Mahalo to Rebecca Moore for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Rebecca’s photo was taken near the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is the widest stretch of sandy beach in Waikiki. That’s…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Visiting Historic Haleiwa, Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2019
The North Shore of Oahu is one of our favorite spots on the island. The beautiful beaches and laidback vibe are so welcoming. Haleiwa is the biggest town on the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kahului, Maui Panorama

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 25, 2019
Mahalo to Anita Barton for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Anita took this panoramic shot of Kahului while visiting Maui. She noted that she wishes she was there again. We…
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An excellent way to see Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle Tour

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 15, 2022
We had a superb tour of Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle in October. Everyone in our group of six loved it. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s far more…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Stitch at Akaka Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 18, 2019
Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this cute photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Stitch is the rambunctious character from the from Lilo and Stitch — an animated…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Review: Thrilling, doors-off Oahu helicopter tour with Magnum (P.I.) Helicopters

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 15, 2019
Oahu is beautiful to see from ground level, but viewing it from the air adds a whole new level of fascination. We gained a new appreciation for the island as…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Molokini Crater

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 11, 2019
Mahalo to Codi Rothgarn for sharing this nice shot with us for our Aloha Friday Photos series. Codi’s photo is of Molokini Crater, which is a few miles off the south…
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Hawaii festivals and special events: January – April 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2019
There are many excellent cultural events to discover in Hawaii throughout the year. For this article, we’ll be focusing on the festivals happening between now and April. Many of the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Whale breaching in Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 4, 2019
Mahalo to Karis Daphne from Nevada for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Here’s what she tells us about this excellent whale breach shot: This was taken during a whale watching…
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Two excellent Hawaii travel deals to pounce on now!

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 3, 2019
Well 2019 has started with a couple of excellent Hawaii travel sales that we need to share! * Hawaiian Airlines has a fare sale on with roundtrip tickets starting from just…
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