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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 Photos: Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 17, 2018
Mahalo to Garrett Upson for sharing this nice Aloha Friday Photo with us. Garrett’s photo was taken at Rainbow Falls in Hilo on Hawaii (Big) Island. Rainbow Falls is easy to…
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Go Visit Hawaii’s 9th annual contest to predict the season’s first humpback whale sighting

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 27, 2019
Though Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season doesn’t “officially” start until December/January, some whales start their visit sooner. It’s quite possible that there are whales swimming towards Hawaii right now. So,…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Maui Sunflower Field

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 10, 2018
Mahalo to Lisa Seyfried of Nelson, British Columbia for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo along the Honoapiilani Highway on Maui. She says, “Love that they have replaced…
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Take me there Tuesday: Waipio Valley, Hawaii (Big) Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 11, 2018
On Hawaii’s Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley is sure to make you marvel. We always wonder how such a flat and verdantly green valley floor was created between the steep cliffs.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kona hibiscus

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 10, 2018
Mahalo to Colleen Henderson for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Colleen photographed this pink hibiscus during her stay on Kona. We love the beautiful backlighting on this capture. You can…
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  • Oahu See & Do
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Oahu helicopter tours, pricing & reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 15, 2023
We wrap up our Hawaii helicopter series with Oahu. Tours of the island can begin from Honolulu airport, Ko Olina and Turtle Bay. We list the starting prices for tours,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waipo’o Falls in Waimea Canyon on Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 10, 2018
Mahalo to Liza Mello for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Liza took this nice shot from Kauai’s Waimea Canyon in February. The impressive Waipo’o Falls really stands out from this…
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  • Maui See & Do
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Maui and Molokai helicopter tours, pricing and reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 4, 2023
We continue our Hawaii helicopter series with a look at the tour companies in Maui and Molokai. Generally, Maui helicopter tour options are: Hana coast West Maui mountains Haleakala Molokai sea…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Manoa Falls Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 10, 2018
Mahalo to Laura Toffi for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo. Laura took this photo from the Manoa Falls Trail on Oahu. Her photo shows that the jungle-like scenes from the…
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Hawaii (Big) Island helicopter tours, pricing and reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 12, 2022
We continue our series on Hawaii helicopter tours with a look at the options on Hawaii (Big) Island. The island’s diverse climates and volcanic terrains make for spectacular aerial tours.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Beach Time Ahead

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 10, 2018
Mahalo to Gregory Hanson for sharing this colorful Aloha Friday Photo with us. Gregory took this photo while visiting Maui in 2006. Looks like a perfect beach day ahead with…
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  • Kauai See & Do
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Kauai helicopter tour companies, costs & reviews

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 10, 2022
Today, we’re starting a new series of posts with lists of the major helicopter providers on each Hawaiian island. First up is Kauai! Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is…
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