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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: Overlooking Kilauea Crater

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 2, 2018
Mahalo to Diana Tan of Canberra, Australia for sharing this interesting Aloha Friday Photo with us. Diana took this photo of the smoking Halemaumau crater while visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National…
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Follow us on Instagram for daily Hawaii photos and videos

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 30, 2018
Instagram is one of the hottest social media networks for sharing amazing photos and videos. We know a lot of our readers love viewing Hawaii pics on Instagram so, after…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waikoloa Sunset, Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 26, 2018
Mahalo to Polly Wells-Coley for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Wow, what a stunning sunset scene from Waikoloa! Happy Aloha Friday!
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How to celebrate Halloween while visiting Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 9, 2022
Anytime is a great time to visit Hawaii and Halloween is no exception. It’s fun to celebrate the holiday’s festivities on a warm, tropical evening as the palm trees gently…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Splashing scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 19, 2018
Mahalo to Robin Fowler for sharing this splashing Aloha Friday Photo with us. Robin didn’t mention where this photo was taken in Hawaii but our guess is that it’s at Halona…
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Two sunscreen chemicals to avoid – Oxybenzone and Octinoxate

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 15, 2019
Why is it so easy to get a sunburn in the Hawaiian Islands? Hawaii is the state located closest to the equator where UV rays are most intense. That makes…
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Aloha Friday Photo: North Shore Oahu Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 12, 2018
Mahalo to Jason Dove from Kitchener in Ontario, Canada for sharing this amazing sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The scene and the composition are fantastic. All we…
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Hawaii vacation news and deals: October 9, 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 9, 2018
* The humpback whales are back in Hawaii. The first sighting of the season was yesterday, October 8th, near Maui. Congratulations to Jil Long who is the winner of our…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai beach scene

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  • October 5, 2018
Mahalo to Eva Franke for sharing this pretty Aloha Friday Photo. She took this shot on her “best holiday ever” while visiting Kauai in 2017. With a Kauai beach scene…
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Are ocean water temperatures in Hawaii warm enough for year round swimming?

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 23, 2024
Is the ocean temperature in Hawaii warm enough for swimming and ocean sports? Yes, it is! Even in the colder winter months? Yes, it is! How do Hawaii ocean temperatures…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset overlooking Kona

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 28, 2018
Mahalo to Anissa Capps for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. She took this photo in February 2018 at the top of Lako overlooking Kona. Happy Aloha Friday!
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: September 26, 2018

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  • September 26, 2018
* Hilton Hawaiian Village will be putting their suites on big discount for a limited time. The sale will be valid for stays from October 7, 2018 through March 31,…
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