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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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Hawaii vacation news & deals: August 25, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 25, 2015
*  Maui Jim is hosting a Take Me to Maui sweepstakes which includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations, rental car and a pair of tickets to the Maui Jim Maui…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Bird’s-eye view of Nawiliwili Harbor

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 21, 2015
Mahalo to Tom Sakayama for sharing this beautiful bird’s-eye view of Nawiliwili Harbor with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom took this photo from a “doors off” helicopter tour. Here’s…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sleeping Giant

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 11, 2024
Mahalo to Nap for sharing this beautiful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He took this photo of Nounou Mountain, which is also known as Sleeping Giant, during a…
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6th Annual Contest to Predict the First Hawaii Humpback Whale Sighting

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 11, 2015
Though Hawaii’s humpback whale season isn’t into full swing until mid/late December, it’s possible that the season’s first whale to arrive in Hawaii is making the journey to the islands…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kaneohe Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 7, 2015
Mahalo to Diane for sharing this colorful sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo near Kaneohe Bay on Oahu while she was visiting her son…
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Hawaii vacation news: August 4, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 4, 2015
* Tropical Storm Guillermo is forecast to skirt north of the Hawaiian Islands, though some of the islands may experience heavy rain, strong winds and high surf. The following image…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 31, 2015
Mahalo to KaRyle Soto for sharing this fantastic photo of Waimea Canyon with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon is a must…
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Suggestions for a seven-day Oahu vacation itinerary

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2023
We completely understand how daunting Oahu vacation planning can be. The island has so very much to offer that the options seem endless. When planning your Oahu vacation, there are…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow Falls on Hawaii, the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 24, 2015
Mahalo to @TehWins for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He took this photo while he was on his Big Island honeymoon, which he described as…
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Oahu’s Makapu’u Point

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 22, 2015
Oahu’s easternmost point — Makapu’u Point — also happens to be a very beautiful place and a must-see on your Oahu vacation. Makapu’u Point is very easy to access off…
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Aloha Friday Photo: At Kahekili’s Leap

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 17, 2015
Mahalo to Tom Roelens, General Manager of the two beautiful Four Seasons Lana’i resorts, for sharing this striking photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom loves to explore Lana’i…
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Hawaii vacation news: July 13, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 13, 2015
* Travel + Leisure announced their 2015 World’s Best awards. The list of the top 15 Hawaii resorts is always interesting to review. * The brand new Courtyard Oahu North…
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