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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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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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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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Hawaii Festival and Special Events May – August 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 25, 2018
Hawaii has a rich culture and history that’s certainly worth celebrating. There are many festivals that you may want to plan into your Hawaii vacation. Let’s take a look at…
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Major flooding on Kauai, April 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 17, 2018
Overall, the Hawaiian Islands have had quite a wet winter and start to spring of 2018. Unfortunately, reports of flooding and landslides have been in the news far too often…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset at dinner in Lahaina

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 13, 2018
Mahalo to Kathy Price for sharing this pretty sunset scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo at Frida’s on the Beach in Lahaina on Maui. What…
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: April 10, 2018

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2018
* CheapAir.com has released an interesting new study of the best time to purchase airfare. Their research revealed that on average, the cheapest time to purchase a ticket is 70 days…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Byodo-In Temple on Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 6, 2018
Mahalo to Toni McIntire from Tampa, Florida for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Toni took this photo of Byodo-In while on her honeymoon to Oahu.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: North Shore Oahu Beach Scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 28, 2018
Mahalo to Janis Mitchell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Janis took this photo of a beach off of Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. What…
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