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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: A wallpaper worthy Maui vacation photo

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 24, 2017
Mahalo to Karl Moss of Raleigh, North Carolina for submitting this serene, Maui shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what he shared about this picture: Here’s one of my favorite…
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Enter to win camera accessories!

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 13, 2017
We have some great camera accessories to giveaway! We have two prize packs and both of them include tripods. As you may recall, our award-winning photographer Andy gives five great…
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Is first class on Hawaiian Airlines worth it from JFK to HNL?

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 6, 2017
We were fortunate to have enough frequent flier miles for first class, roundtrip tickets on the Hawaiian Airlines direct flight from New York’s JFK to Honolulu. We were very impressed…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hawaiian Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 16, 2017
Mahalo to Melody Demars for sharing this colorful Hawaiian sunset with us for Aloha Friday Photos.We love the reflection of the sky in the tidepools. Happy Aloha Friday!
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Winter Visitors”

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 9, 2017
Mahalo to Carol Zilic of Naperville, Illinois for sharing this outstanding whale breach photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Carol visited in February, which is the peak of Hawaii’s…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Evening surfers at Kahanamoku Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 22, 2017
Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing this colorful shot for Aloha Friday Photos.  This photo was taken at the Kahanamoku Beach area of Waikiki. What an interesting time of day…
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Discovering local foods and drinks of Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 22, 2020
As you’re planning your Maui vacation itinerary, you might want to plan to enjoy some yummy adventures that the island has to offer. From organic farms to unique frozen treats,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: New land in creation!

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 22, 2017
Mahalo to Nancy Claus for sharing this excellent lava flow photo with us for Aloha Friday Photo, She took this photo  on Hawaii (Big) Island. Nancy said this about her…
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Touring and snorkeling the Na Pali Coast with Kauai Sea Tours

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 21, 2017
A trip to Kauai is not complete without admiring the majestic Na Pali Coast by land, air and/or sea and a morning snorkel sail with Kauai Sea Tours is a great way…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Dreamy Waikiki

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 16, 2017
Mahalo to Hayley for sharing this dreamy Waikiki photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. When she shared this photo earlier this month, here’s what Hayley had to say: Back in…
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The Hawaiian way to wish a “Happy Valentine’s Day”

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 14, 2017
Hau’oli La Aloha — that’s the Hawaiian way to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day. The literal translation is Happy Day [of] Love. Learn more about this phrase and how to pronounce…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Flower from Pearl Harbor

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 10, 2017
Mahalo to Virginia Kavanaugh who sent this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. This flower appears to be a hibiscus that’s in the process of opening. Laura noted that this…
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