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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: From the Chain of Craters Road

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 18, 2019
Mahalo to Marcel Daems from Kleve, Germany for sharing this shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Marcel took this photo while exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in November 2018.…
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Hawaii vacation news and deals: October 15, 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 15, 2019
* Looking for a great place to dine on Oahu? The Pacific Business Journal curated a list of the top 50 Oahu restaurants according to TripAdvisor reviews. This list has…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Perfect Maui Sunset Moment

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 11, 2019
Mahalo to Diana Sung for sharing this lovely Maui sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. What a great capture! Happy Aloha Friday!
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: October 8, 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 8, 2019
* Hawaiian Airlines announced a new, cheaper “Main Cabin Basic” fare. This cheaper fare has some restrictions with two of the biggest ones being that you can’t select a seat…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki view from Foster Tower

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 4, 2019
Mahalo to Heidi MacDonald for sharing this pretty shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this picture in April from Foster Tower Waikiki. What a lovely view! Happy…
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