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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: Gorgeous Black Sand Beach at Wai’anapanapa

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 2, 2017
Mahalo to Todd Ginther for sharing this gorgeous shot from Wai’anapanapa State Park on Maui. Here’s what Todd had to say about this site: Anyone who has driven this road…
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One Week Kauai Vacation Itinerary & Travel Planner for 2026

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 27, 2026
Need help and inspiration to plan your Kauai vacation activities? Well, look no further than our scenic and adventure-packed itinerary. This travel plan includes all the top attractions and “must-dos”…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Na Pali Coast view from the water at sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 26, 2017
Mahalo to Carol Zilic of Naperville, Illinois for sharing this beautiful Kauai view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Carol tells us more about her photo, We are not water people,…
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The most scenic hikes in Hawaii by island

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 19, 2017
From our many trips to Hawaii, we’ve etched some of our fondest memories while hiking on Hawaii’s many beautiful trails. The sights and sounds made every step worth the experiences. We…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Umauma Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 19, 2017
Mahalo to Peggy Prescott from northern California for sharing this lovely waterfall photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Peggy captured this photo of  Umauma Falls on the Big Island…
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In search of active lava with Kalapana Cultural Tours

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 2, 2017
There are hardly enough superlatives to describe Hawaii’s amazing scenery — like the beautiful beaches, lush valleys and the abundant waterfalls. If that’s not enough and you want to take…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Such an engaging site!

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 12, 2017
Mahalo to Anna Gattermayr from Barossa Valley, South Australia for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. What makes this photo particularly special is this spot is…
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Hawaii vacation deals and news: May 10, 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 10, 2017
– Hilton Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island is offering their rare “inclusive” sale once again. As best I can remember, they only offer this deal once a year. It’s…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Golden Waikiki Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 5, 2017
Mahalo to Toni Johnstone of Victoria, Australia for sharing this amazing sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. There are so many shades of gold in the sky and…
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How to choose the best Hawaii hotel, condo, or villa

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 16, 2026
After you’ve chosen which Hawaiian island(s) you want to visit, one of the next major decisions is choosing where to stay. Though the selection process can be daunting, if you…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset at Ho’okipa

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 28, 2017
Mahalo to Sandi Peck of New Castle, Delaware for sending in this well-timed, splash shot to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sandi captured this photo at sunset from Ho’okipa during…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 26, 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2017
* There’s a bit of an inter-island airfare war going on in Hawaii. Mokulele Airlines has inter-island fares starting at $34 one-way. Hawaiian Airlines has fares as low as $59…
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