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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: Relaxing honu

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 1, 2015
Mahalo to Nikki Clouse for sharing this honu (Hawaiian sea turtle) photo with us. This honu appears to be having a relaxing time soaking in the warm, Hawaiian sun from…
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Lava lake at Halema’uma’u is putting on a show

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 28, 2015
Since Halema’uma’u became visibly active in March 2008,  lava levels usually fluctuated between approximately 100 and 500 feet below the crater opening. With recent inflation, the lava lake has dramatically…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Plumeria aloha from the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 24, 2015
Mahalo to Hawaii Island resident James Grenz for sharing this gorgeous plumeria photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. James’ title for this photo is Big Island Aloha. What a…
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Luau list for Hawaii, the Big Island updated

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 21, 2015
We’ve updated the list of luaus for Hawaii, the Big Island. This list includes location, days of operation, pricing, links to reviews and more. See the updates by clicking this…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ma’alaea Morning

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 17, 2015
Mahalo to Susan Sims for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Susan took this peaceful sunrise picture from Ma’alaea Bay on Maui. In this photo, the coconut…
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5 important points to consider before booking a Waikiki hotel

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 14, 2015
As you’re planning your Waikiki vacation, we want you to be able to find the best room that fits your budget. We all know that rate shopping is a major…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Perfect oceanfront seating for one

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 10, 2015
Mahalo to Edward Michaels for sharing this dreamy photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Edward took this photo from Pokai Bay at Makaha Beach Park on Oahu’s West Coast.…
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Oahu hotel review: Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 29, 2020
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach offers good value for an oceanfront hotel in the heart of Hawaii’s most iconic beach. This resort offers great amenities and complimentary cultural activities with…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: April 7, 2015

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2015
* Travelzoo has an excellent voucher offer for the recently renovated Turtle Bay Resort on the peaceful North Shore of Oahu. There are a couple of voucher purchase options —…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ala Wai by moonlight

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 3, 2015
Mahalo to Cameron Brooks for sharing this gorgeous photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Cameron took this photo from Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. The reflection of the moonlight…
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Breaking news: Visitors to the top of Diamond Head are about to escalate!

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 1, 2015
Due to our great partnership with the Touristy Association of Hawaii (TAH), Go Visit Hawaii has gotten an exclusive on this breaking news that an escalator will be installed to…
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Exploring tidepools in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 31, 2015
At first glance, tidepools simply look like pockets of water in eroded lava rock, but there’s actually an abundance of marine life in tidepools. I took a guided tidepool exploration…
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