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.

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

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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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Big Island See & Do

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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

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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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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Hanauma Bay, Oahu

Sheila Beal
July 6, 2018

Mahalo to Chris Castro for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Chris’s photo is of the picturesque Hanauma Bay on Oahu. It’s a popular snorkeling spot, but we also…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: A view from Honoka’a

Sheila Beal
June 29, 2018

Mahalo to Lucas Boyd for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lucas tells us that this is a view from the bedroom window in his house in Honoka’a on Hawaii’s…

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Hawaii vacation news & deals: June 26, 2018

Sheila Beal
June 26, 2018

* The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has been renovated, rebranded and renamed to the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. We stayed here a few years ago under the previous brand and loved…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: “A little piece of Heaven”

Sheila Beal
June 22, 2018

Mahalo to Ali Ridgwell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Ali took this Maui sunset shot while visiting the Fairmont Kea Lani in August 2017. She described this…

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The best July 4th 2018 fireworks & events in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
June 20, 2018

How would you like to celebrate Independence Day with aloha? Hawaii will be offering amazing July 4th celebrations to do just that! Of course parades and grand fireworks shows will…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: “Shaka to the moon”

Sheila Beal
June 15, 2018

Mahalo to Josée Martin for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this neat shot while visiting Kepuhi Beach. She noticed that the tall coconut tree looks like it’s giving…

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Tips & Tricks

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Bonus tips for choosing a Hawaii vacation condo or villa that most people don’t consider

Sheila Beal
May 15, 2026

We’ve written several articles with advice for renting a condo or villa in Hawaii. Some of those articles are: How to choose the best Hawaii hotel, condo or villa –…

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Sheila Beal

Maui and Molokai helicopter tours, pricing and reviews

Aloha Friday Photo: Manoa Falls Trail

Hawaii (Big) Island helicopter tours, pricing and reviews

Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Beach Time Ahead

Kauai helicopter tour companies, costs & reviews

Aloha Friday Photo: Hanauma Bay, Oahu

Aloha Friday Photo: A view from Honoka’a

Hawaii vacation news & deals: June 26, 2018

Aloha Friday Photo: “A little piece of Heaven”

The best July 4th 2018 fireworks & events in Hawaii

Aloha Friday Photo: “Shaka to the moon”

Bonus tips for choosing a Hawaii vacation condo or villa that most people don’t consider

One week vacation itinerary & travel planner for the Big Island of Hawaii in 2026

One Week Kauai Vacation Itinerary & Travel Planner for 2026

Seven-Day Maui Vacation Itinerary with 2026 Updates

Suggestions for a seven-day Oahu vacation itinerary in 2026