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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: 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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Aloha Friday Photo: Turtle Bay Twilight

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 21, 2017
Mahalo to Erin Jones of Colorado for submitting this beautiful twilight scene to us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while enjoying a stay at Turtle Bay Resort.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Quiet, please … the honu are sleeping

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 14, 2017
Mahalo to Andrew Casey of Nuriootpa, South Australia for sending this excellent honu photo to us for Aloha Friday Photos! Here’s what Andrew shared, Taken at black sand beach on…
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Detailed review: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 11, 2017
On the sunny south shore of Kauai, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa reigns as the area’s top luxury hotel. Situated on 50 beautifully-landscaped, oceanfront acres, this resort has really…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kalalau Valley Lookout

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2017
Mahalo to Joseph Fishwick for sending in this lovely snap of one of Kauai’s most iconic views — the Kalalau Valley.  You can easily enjoy this same view by visiting…
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Hawaii festivals and special events May – August 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 9, 2017
Are you headed to the Hawaiian Islands in the coming months? Or, are you looking for inspiration to go? Perhaps one of the following special events will strike your fancy.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A bird’s eye view of lava

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 31, 2017
Mahalo to S. Okon of Yaphank, New York for sharing this photo taken in February 2017 from a helicopter tour. Through the smoke and steam, you can see a red-hot stream…
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