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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: Oahu helicopter ride

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 14, 2018
Mahalo to Rhonda Dillon for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo of Waikiki Beach while she enjoyed a helicopter tour on Oahu. If you are considering a…
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Hawaii vacation news: December 11, 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 11, 2018
* The strike that affected service at the Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Westin Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and Sheraton Maui is over. * The cascading pools of Oheo in…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Black tears”

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 7, 2018
Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Toni’s photo shows a circle of oil that has seeped from the sunken…
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Hawaii Christmas & New Year’s Eve Events 2019

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 13, 2019
We know many readers have been waiting for our popular lists of holiday activities in Hawaii for the coming season. This is the 12th year we’ve been creating the most…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset in Kihei Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 30, 2018
Mahalo to Lisa Seyfried of Nelson, British Columbia for this Aloha Friday Photo of a sunset from Kihei, Maui. Isn’t it beautiful how the sunset colors are reflecting on the wet…
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Oahu’s Haleiwa – the shave ice capital of Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 28, 2018
The charming town of Haleiwa is known for its plantation town history, surfing and shave ice. This North Shore Oahu town has more places to purchase shave ice than anywhere…
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Aloha Black Friday Photo & Hawaii Travel Deals

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 23, 2018
Mahalo to Darlene Czarcinski for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this photo at night while visiting Oahu. Night photos can be difficult to capture due to the lack…
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Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 20, 2018
  As we celebrate Thanksgiving in America this week, it gives us the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude to the loyal readers and friends of Go Visit Hawaii! Together, we…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ala Wai Boat Harbor

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 16, 2018
Mahalo to Fred Ramos for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. This peaceful water scene was taken at Ala Wai Harbor on the northwestern end of Waikiki. Happy Aloha Friday!
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Hawaii vacation news: November 12, 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 12, 2018
* Hotel workers at five Hawaii hotels are on strike. We had hoped this strike would be short-lived as many in the past have been, however this one is now…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset between tiki torches

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 9, 2018
Mahalo to Nichole Sideris for sharing this sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Nichole took this photo during the Royal Kona Luau on Hawaii (Big) Island. What a…
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Hawaii tips & tricks – keep cash on hand

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 6, 2018
We’re back from a trip to Oahu and Hawaii (Big) Island and stocked with lots of new reviews and advice to share. One of the first tips to share is…
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