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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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Take me there Tuesday: Waialea Beach (Beach 69)

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 24, 2017
Waialea Beach is one of those picturesque Big Island beaches that your glad you took the time to find. It’s a lovely beach to swim and snorkel, ocean conditions permitting,…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Orchids gone wild :-)

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 25, 2017
Mahalo to Casey Holt of Valley Springs, California for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Casey captured this wild orchid at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on…
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Hawaii cultural festivals & special events September – December 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 25, 2017
If you are looking for a reason to go to Hawaii at the end of 2017, perhaps a special festival is the only excuse you need. You’ll find excellent food,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Hidden Beach, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 18, 2017
Mahalo to Robin Gonzalez from sharing this lovely photo of Hidden Beach on Maui for Aloha Friday Photos. It’s also referred to as Secret Beach. You might recognize this scene…
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Go Visit Hawaii’s 8th annual contest to predict the season’s 1st humpback whale sighting

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 14, 2017
Right now, humpback whales are swimming in the cool, food rich waters of Alaska fueling up for their long journey to Hawaii. Though the peak of the humpback whale season…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ko Olina Lagoon Scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 10, 2017
Mahalo to Robin Irvine for sharing this pretty Ko Olina beach scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The sheltered lagoons of Ko Olina are beautiful and fun for swimming,…
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Reminder: Avoid leaving valuables unattended in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 7, 2017
After reading recent this news about about a UFC Champion’s bad experience with a car break in on Maui, I thought it was time for a fresh reminder for us all…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Keauhou at sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 4, 2017
Mahalo to Janielle Linder of Lake Stevens, Washington for sharing this serene photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this sunrise shot at the Sheraton Keauhou on the Big…
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Renting a condo vs hotel for your Hawaii vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 24, 2020
As you are considering accommodation options for your Hawaii vacation, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of your choices. Should you stay in a hotel or would a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Aloha state of mind”

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 28, 2017
Mahalo to Samantha Bell for sharing this sunset and palm tree shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that she’s in an “Aloha state of mind” and…
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What you need to wear and bring for sightseeing in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 23, 2024
There are few things more exciting than getting out for a day of sightseeing in the Hawaiian Islands. It’s a day filled with amazing views and memorable experiences. After many,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Halona Blowhole, Oahu

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 21, 2017
Mahalo to John Irwin of Dunedin, Florida for sharing this excellent photo of Halona Blowhole on Oahu with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what John had to say about…
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