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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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Wildlife you might see on a Hawaii vacation

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 27, 2023
If you enjoy seeing local wildlife when you travel, Hawaii will not disappoint. From the ocean to the mountains, there’s a good chance you may be dazzled by Hawaii’s wildlife.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Chillaxn in Kona town”

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 10, 2016
Mahalo to Dave Newbold for sending this “chillaxn” photo to us for Aloha Friday Photos. What a perfect place to enjoy the surf, sunset and tropical breezes on this Aloha…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai’s Kalapaki Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 3, 2016
Mahalo to Nicola Hadfield-Strange from England for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Nicola snapped this shot from Kauai’s Kalapaki Beach while celebrating a silver anniversary.…
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: May 31, 2016

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 30, 2016
* There’s a new hotel in Waikiki that’s recently opened their doors — Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. They’re giving away a five-night stay. * Outrigger Resorts has a sale…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Kauai Coast Scene

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2016
Mahalo to Janet Cook for sharing this beautiful Kauai coast scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Janet told us when she submitted this photo: I visited Kauai…
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Oahu is a great place to honor Memorial Day

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2024
  For Memorial Day for the current year, see this link —> Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki Memorial Day Oahu is a perfect place to honor Memorial Day. In addition to extraordinary…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Waimea Canyon Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2016
Mahalo to Dianna Clampitt for sharing this photo of with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Dianna took this photo of Waimea Canyon on Kauai. Here’s what she shared about her…
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Free Kona Coffee Tasting & Farm Tour at Greenwell Farms

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2024
A great little tour to plan into your Hawaii (Big) Island vacation is a stop at Greenwell Farms in the heart of the world-famous, Kona coffee country. Free farm tours and…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A diamond from the ocean

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 13, 2016
It’s Aloha Friday and time to feature a reader’s photo! Mahalo to Anthony Towers from Warrington in the United Kingdom for sharing this very nice view of Le’ahi (Diamond Head) from…
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Maui’s Ali’i Nui Snorkel Sailing to Molokini

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 12, 2023
While there are many boat operations that will get you safely to Molokini and back to Maui, very few offer the high level of service that you’ll find with Ali’i…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2016
Happy Aloha Friday! It’s time once again to feature another reader’s photo.  Can one ever view too many Hawaii sunset shots? We think not! Mahalo to May Cooper for sharing…
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Touring the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Farm on Hawaii (Big) Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2024
You’ve probably heard of Hawaii’s famous coffee and macadamia nut production, but did you know that Hawaii grows chocolate, too? It’s the only state with the conditions to commercially grow…
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