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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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Sharks in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 19, 2017
Shark sightings and bites have been on the uptick in Hawaii recently. On Sunday, an 8 to 10-foot tiger shark was spotted from Kaimana Beach in Waikiki. Last week, a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Savoring the final Hawaiian sunset before flying home

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 30, 2015
Mahalo to Brian Paulsen for sharing this nice sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Brian said about this photo: The sad but still amazing final sunset…
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What do you do with your luggage on the day you fly home?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 2, 2026
What do you do with your luggage when you have a significant time gap between when you check out of your Hawaii accomodations and when your flight departs? We touched…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Wonderful Wailua Falls on Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 23, 2015
Mahalo to Irene Buggy for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Irene took this photo of one of Hawaii’s most iconic waterfalls — Wailua Falls on…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Scenic Road to Hana

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 12, 2015
Mahalo to Karen Dinnerville from Australia for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Karen took this photo from a stop off Maui’s road to Hana. With an…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Hanalei Bay

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 9, 2015
Mahalo to April Tellez Benoit from San Jose, California for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. April’s photo is of Hanalei Bay on Kauai. As April…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: October 8, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 8, 2015
* Per the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the first humpback whale of the season has been spotted. NOAA researchers discovered this early arrival off Niihau on September 29. Congratulations to Marco…
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Ultimate Hawaii (Big) Island weather guide, including rainfall, temperatures & climates

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 1, 2018
The diverse climates of Hawaii make this island so fascinating to visit. Within a short drive you can travel from a very arid area to a lush, tropical rainforest. In…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai Coastal Scene with a Daydream

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 2, 2015
Mahalo to Kristy Foutch-Hecht for sharing this this beautiful Kauai coastal view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s how Kristy described this scene: The ocean was rough, the wind…
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Ultimate Maui weather guide, including rainfall, temperatures & climates

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 1, 2018
What’s the weather like on Maui? We’ll cover all the important weather questions to help you get to know this amazing Hawaiian island. Maui Temperatures The following chart shows the…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kona Coffee

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 25, 2015
Mahalo to Ralf Benayad for sharing this Kona coffee photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos.Ralf noted that Kona coffee is known as one of the best coffees in the world.…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: September 22, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 22, 2015
* Germaine’s Luau on Oahu is offering steeply discounted tickets for the buffet and show on LivingSocial. This deal reduces the normal price of admission from $88 to $45. Learn…
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