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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: Honaunau Aerial

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2019
Mahalo to Daniela Cisternas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Daniela’s aerial photo was taken at Pu‘uhonua o H?naunau National Historical Park on Hawaii’s Big Island. As you can see…
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Southwest begins service to Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2019
On March 4th, Southwest Airlines announced service to Hawaii beginning March 17. The announcement came with a big sale, too, that’s valid through today, March 5. Most of the sale…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow in Kalalau Valley

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2019
Mahalo to Lisa Tudor for sharing this lovely rainbow capture with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Lisa’s photo is of Kauai’s majestic Kalalau Valley, a site that’s definitely worth planning…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Tropical Botanical/Bioreserve Garden

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 28, 2023
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is such a delight to visit and one of our favorite places in Hawaii. Since our first visit to this garden back in 2010, we’ve been…
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Aloha Friday Photo: View from Lanikai Pillbox Hike

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 22, 2019
Mahalo to Britne Terrell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Britne’s photo was taken from the Lanikai Pillbox Hike along east Oahu. What a rewarding view of the turquoise sea…
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Photos, video tour and review: Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2020
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is a relaxing and luxurious place to stay on Oahu. This photo and video tour/review is designed to help you to get a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Heart Rock Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 15, 2019
Mahalo to Lisa Seyfried of Nelson, British Columbia for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Lisa’s photo captures the heart-shaped hole in the lava cliff. This heart rock is located on…
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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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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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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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