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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: 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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Take me there Tuesday: Akaka Falls, Hawaii Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 18, 2017
Akaka Falls is one of the Big Island’s most iconic waterfalls. With a forceful 442-foot plunge, it’s well worth the stop to take in this magnificent waterfall. To learn more…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu North Shore Sunset Sky

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 14, 2017
Mahalo to Hilary Gregoire for sharing this beautiful Oahu photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that she drove to the North Shore her kids just before…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: July 12, 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2017
– Airfare to Hawaii for fall vacations is starting to look enticing. Airfarewatchdog.com is a good place to check for the best fares from your local airport to Hawaii. –…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Boat ride up the Na Pali Coast with dolphins!

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 7, 2017
Mahalo to Debbie Miller from Sarasota, Florida for sending this picture perfect Na Pali Coast scene to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Debbie took this photo while on a bucket…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Moment

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 7, 2017
Mahalo to Jennifer Moriel of Fabens, Texas for sharing this very interesting sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. We love all the different tree silhouettes that are captured…
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Fantastic Independence Day events in Hawaii – July 4th 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 28, 2017
You still have time to get to Hawaii to enjoy the many fourth of July events planned across the islands. You’ll find family-friendly celebrations including parades, games, live music, local…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Scenes from Hawaii Highway 137

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 23, 2017
Mahalo to Marcia Sewick from Waukon, Iowa for sharing these gorgeous photos with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Marcia shared with us about the above photo: We visited…
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A tour around Lana’i City

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 21, 2017
Centrally located in the pleasant highlands of the island of Lana’i, Lana’i City is one very charming town. With a population of around 3,000, it’s really no city at all.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Such a breathtaking place”

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 16, 2017
Mahalo to Jaana Nuutinen from Brisbane, Australia for sharing this gorgeous lighthouse photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jaana took this photo at Kilauea Lighthouse while visiting Kauai with…
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One week vacation itinerary & travel planner for the Big Island of Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 11, 2024
Fun days of adventure finished off with evenings of sigh-worthy sunsets are in store for you with our week-long Big Island vacation itinerary. In just seven days, we include all…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kipuka Puaulu Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 9, 2017
Mahalo to Marjorie Elliott for sharing this lovely Hawaii trail photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Marjorie took this photo on the Kipuka Puaulu Trail which leads through a…
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