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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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Hawaii vacation deals & news: March 16, 2016

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 16, 2016
* Hawaiian Airlines is giving away a million HawaiianMiles and a cruise. The grand prize winner will receive 500,000 HawaiianMiles and a cruise for two. Five first place winners will…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Magic Sands Beach Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 11, 2016
Mahalo to Mike Alarid for sharing this beautifully composed sunset photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Mike noted that he took this photo from Magic Sands Beach Hawaii’s Big Island in…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: March 8, 2016

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2016
* Hilton Hawaiian Village is giving away a four-night stay with their #WhyHawaii contest. You must be a legal US resident to enter. See the contest details here. * Hilton…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A walk with a view

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2016
Mahalo to Spring Jacka from Quinter, Kansas for sharing this great view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Spring tells us about this photo: My husband and I…
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Hawaii hotels with adults-only pools

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 23, 2021
If you are planning a romantic Hawaii honeymoon, couples trip or a peaceful solo trip, you may want to consider staying at a resort that offers a dedicated adults-only pool area…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from Princeville, Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2016
Mahalo to Chad Christensen? for sharing this lovely photo for Aloha Friday Photos. Chad took this photo at sunset from Kauai’s North Shore in Princeville. These sunsets are always unique.…
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Relaxing, spacious stay at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 25, 2019
When I think back on our January stay at Fairmont Kea Lani, the word relaxation comes to mind. This resort gives you space to breath, reflect and enjoy. Location The…
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Finding our top advice for Hawaii vacation planning

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  • February 23, 2016
Aloha awesome readers! Whether you’ve subscribed for year or are just joining us, we’re glad to have you with us! We’ve recently added hundreds of new subscribers so we thought…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Dining with a sunset view in Ko Olina

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 19, 2016
Mahalo to Tom Sakiyama for sharing this beautiful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom tells us that he took this photo while dining at Longboards in Ko…
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Kohala Coast Waterfall Adventure with Hawaii Forest & Trail

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 10, 2022
On our recent Hawaii (Big) Island visit, we spent a day of adventure hiking through a Kohala nature reserve that’s abundant in waterfalls. We loved the curvy, rainforest paths that…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Upper Waikani Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 10, 2016
Mahalo to Maui photographer Andrew Shoemaker for sharing this dreamy waterfall photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos Andrew’s photo is of Upper Waikani Falls off the road to Hana…
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Where are the best accommodations and places to stay for family vacations in Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 24, 2019
The Hawaiian Islands are a fantastic place to take family vacation with many beautiful beaches, cultural activities and adventures to enjoy. As many people are turning their thoughts to the…
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