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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What you need to know about the new volcanic eruptions in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
June 7, 2018

Your news and social media timelines might be flooded with images of the vigorous volcanic eruptions in Hawaii. These jaw-dropping scenes with fountains and rivers of lava are absolutely amazing.…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel

Sheila Beal
May 31, 2018

Mahalo to Betty Brown for sharing this colorful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Betty tells us about this great sunset view: I made this shot…

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Flight Deals & Airline News

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How long are inter-island flights in Hawaii?

Sheila Beal
May 30, 2018

Though the only way to travel between Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii (Big) Island is by air, the flights are brief. In fact, you’ll probably spend more time driving to…

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Aloha Friday Photo

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Aloha Friday Photo: The USS Missouri Battleship Memorial

Sheila Beal
May 25, 2018

Mahalo to Shane Wernert for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Shane got this great capture of the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial in Pearl Harbor on Oahu. The Mighty…

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Using Google Maps for vacations in Hawaii (and beyond)

Sheila Beal
January 4, 2019

Does anyone else remember the days when you had to study a map and write down directions? Then, if you traveled on your own, you’d have to try to read…

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Aloha Friday Photos: Turtle at Black Rock

Sheila Beal
May 18, 2018

Mahalo to Joseph Fishwick for sharing this really cool turtle shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Joseph tells us that he captured this photo at Black Rock, which is…

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Hawaii vacation news: May 16, 2018

Sheila Beal
May 16, 2018

Hawaii has been making headlines quite a bit lately, which is one of the reasons why we’ve had been posting more frequently about the news. * Unfortunately, the sensational lava…

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Aloha Friday Photos: Sunrise above the clouds at Haleakala National Park

Sheila Beal
May 11, 2018

Mahalo to Joseph Fishwick for sharing this sunny photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Joseph took this photo from the summit of Haleakala National Park on Maui. The Hawaiian…

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Hawaii vacation news: May 8, 2018

Sheila Beal
May 9, 2018

* You have probably seen the news about the major, new volcanic activity on Hawaii (Big) Island. The images of lava fissures opening and fountains of lava spewing high into…

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Aloha Friday Photo: “Aloha lava!”

Sheila Beal
May 4, 2018

Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this stunning lava photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She gave this photo the title “Aloha Lava.” Janielle took…

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Molokai

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Take me there Tuesday: Molokai Plumeria Farm

Sheila Beal
May 1, 2018

Picture yourself wandering underneath the dappled shade of plumeria trees. Imagine a gentle, plumeria-scented breeze. Sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Though these thoughts may sound like a dream, you can make…

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Aloha Friday Photo: Kukui Nut Leis at Aloha Stadium

Sheila Beal
April 26, 2018

Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Toni’s photo shows kukui nut leis on display from one of the vendors at the Aloha Stadium…

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Sheila Beal

What you need to know about the new volcanic eruptions in Hawaii

Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel

How long are inter-island flights in Hawaii?

Aloha Friday Photo: The USS Missouri Battleship Memorial

Using Google Maps for vacations in Hawaii (and beyond)

Aloha Friday Photos: Turtle at Black Rock

Hawaii vacation news: May 16, 2018

Aloha Friday Photos: Sunrise above the clouds at Haleakala National Park

Hawaii vacation news: May 8, 2018

Aloha Friday Photo: “Aloha lava!”

Take me there Tuesday: Molokai Plumeria Farm

Aloha Friday Photo: Kukui Nut Leis at Aloha Stadium

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