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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: 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
  • January 26, 2026
On Hawaii (Big) Island vacation, we spent a an amazing 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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Aloha Friday Photo: Reflection at Waikoloa

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 5, 2016
Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing this stunning photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. James took this photo in Waikoloa Beach Resort on Hawaii Island. I believe it was taken…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: February 2, 2016

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 2, 2016
* Outrigger is hosting a sweepstakes with a grand prize of five-nights accommodation at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort (see our review), roundtrip airfare for two, two VIP tickets to Blue…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Picturesque Polo Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2016
Mahalo to Sonia Olsvik for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sonia took this photo from Polo Beach in Wailea, Maui. What a pretty shot with…
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Amazing whale watching with Maui Sailing Canoe

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 16, 2026
We’ve just returned from another great trip to Maui and we’re still in awe of the amazing whale watching experience we had with Maui Sailing Canoe. From Polo Beach in…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Mokulua Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 22, 2016
Mahalo to Kent Hall for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kent’s photo is of sunrise between the Mokulua islands on the east side of Oahu. Happy…
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Snorkeling Honolua Bay with Teralani

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 7, 2021
I had read that Honolua Bay is a great snorkeling site, but it wasn’t until my most recent trip to Maui that I got to experience it. Is it a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Powerful Makaha Beach Shorebreak

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 7, 2016
Mahalo to Edward Michaels for sharing this amazing photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He took this photo on January 4th at Makaha Beach Park on West Oahu. Wow!…
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Kohala Coast snorkel sail with Kohala Sail & Sea

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 8, 2016
We love getting out on the ocean in Hawaii and when it involves sailing, it’s even more special. When we discovered the new kids on the block, Kohala Sail and Sea,…
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