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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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Is October a good month to go to Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 16, 2026
When factoring weather, costs and low crowds, October is one of the best months to visit Hawaii. Let’s examine the details showing why October is an excellent month for a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Wailua Falls, East Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 12, 2014
Mahalo to Russell DeJetley for sharing this stunning photo of Wailua Falls on Maui. Russell really captured the beauty of this place. He must have used a long exposure to…
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Your favorite Hawaii places

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 10, 2014
We thoroughly enjoyed reading your favorite places after we posed the question on the blog and on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. We found ourselves nodding in agreement with…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Layered sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 5, 2014
Mahalo to Edward Michaels for sharing this sunset photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Edward tells us that he took this photo on the leeward (west side) of Oahu…
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: September 2, 2014

  • Sheila Beal
  • September 2, 2014
* If you need a virtual visit to Oahu, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau along with Google Maps has added 360-degree views of Oahu parks and trails. It’s really neat,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Fiery Finish

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 29, 2014
Mahalo to Chief’s Luau for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday. This shot shows the Samoan fire knife dancing that typically caps off a great Polynesian dancing show…
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Where’s your favorite place in Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 26, 2014
Do you have a favorite place in Hawaii? Perhaps it’s a specific beach, hiking trail, waterfall, garden, restaurant or hotel? Maybe it’s a place you visualize immediately when you think…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Diamond Head from the air

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 22, 2014
Mahalo to Peter King from the United Kingdom for sharing this view of Diamond Head  with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Peter took this photo from the plane while visiting…
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Is September a good month to vacation in Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 31, 2024
September is a fantastic month to visit Hawaii. It’s a relatively quiet time in the Hawaiian Islands. Hotel rates are less expensive and the weather is great. In this article,…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A sweetheart of a view

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 15, 2014
Mahalo to Joe West from Drone Cam Hawaii for sharing this superb view of Pu’upehe with us. Pu’upehe, also known as Sweetheart Rock, is one of the most iconic views of…
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Hawaii vacation deals & news: August 13, 2014

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 13, 2014
* Thankfully tropical storms Iselle and Julio have passed and sunny skies have returned to Hawaii. * We’re finally seeing Hawaiian Airlines dip their fares into the upper $300s from…
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Hawaii hurricane update from Tropical Storm Iselle (and Hurricane Julio on the way)

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 8, 2014
In light of Tropical Storm Iselle battering Hawaii with Hurricane Julio on the way, we’ve decided to suspend our usual Aloha Friday Photo series. We felt it would be insensitive…
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