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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: “One of the most special places on Kauai”

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 10, 2015
Mahalo to Chris Holmes for sharing this awesome shot of Kalalau Valley for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Chris mentioned about this shot: I just love going up to Kalalau…
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Let’s chat about Honolulu on #FKTravelTips!

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 14, 2015
The folks at FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company, will be chatting about Honolulu travel tips on twitter and they’ve invited me to co-host! The hashtag for the event is #FKTravelTips. This…
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July 4th Hawaii 2017

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 20, 2017
Aloha and Happy Independence Day! Great food, fun and fireworks are all in store for visitors and residents of Hawaii this July 4th. Here’s the scoop for where to celebrate…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Reflecting Paradise

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 3, 2015
Mahalo to James Grenz for sharing another great photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos.The reflection of the coconut trees and sky amplify this peaceful view of paradise. James took…
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Hawaii (Big) Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 23, 2016
  For July 4th 2016, see this link —> Hawaii, Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations 2016 — The following information is from 2015 and is for our reference…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ginger Blossom

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 26, 2015
Mahalo to Nina Victor for sharing this gorgeous photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. We love the vibrant macro shot of this ginger blossom. It’s simply stunning! Happy Aloha…
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  • Maui Events
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Maui & Lanai July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 20, 2016
** For Maui July 4th 2016, click this link —> Maui July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations 2016. ** The following information is from 2015 for our reference purposes only. For…
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  • Oahu Events
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July 4th fireworks & events in Honolulu and around Oahu 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 30, 2018
  See the 2018 July 4th update at this link —> July 4th 2018 Fireworks & Events for Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu Note that the list below is from 2015 for…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Whoops!

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 19, 2015
Mahalo to Mat Siltala of Arizona for sharing this awesome honu photo and this story with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Mat took this photo at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach…
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Take a scenic Oahu stop at Halona Blowhole

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 1, 2023
A drive (or tour) along Highway 72 on the east side of Oahu is not to be missed on your Oahu vacation. The dramatic coastline and crater views are impressive…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Jurassic Park Waterfall” – Manawaiopuna Falls

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 12, 2015
Mahalo to Marco and Laura from Italy for sharing this awesome waterfall photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This waterfall, Manawaiopuna, became famous for its appearance in the movie…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: June 10, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 10, 2015
* Outrigger Resorts is hosting a Hawaii vacation sweepstakes for four people. This contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada with some restrictions. See this entry…
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