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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: Where the Pacific meets Kahanamoku Lagoon

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 5, 2024
Mahalo to Scott Harris for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Scott’s photo was taken from Hilton Hawaiian Village. It shows the edge of Kahanamoku Lagoon, a sandy strip and…
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What’s going on for the 4th of July, 2024 in Hawaii?

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 27, 2024
If you’re celebrating Independence Day in Hawaii, you’ll find lots of family-friendly activities, live concerts and spectacular fireworks! Let’s take a look at the top events happening across the Hawaiian…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Guitar Blessing

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 28, 2024
Mahalo to Kalani Mendiola for this very cool photo and wonderful story for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s the background that Kalani shared about his photo: “Good Guys Music, down the…
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Hawaii hiking safety reminders

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 6, 2024
Here are proven tips to stay safe and comfortable while hiking in Hawaii.
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Aloha Friday Photo: Black (and blue) sand beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 21, 2024
Mahalo to Judy Mac for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Judy took this photo at Wai’anapanapa State Park off Maui’s famous Road to Hana. Though Wai’anapanapa is known as a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Mostly cloudy with a chance of a brilliant sunset”

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 14, 2024
Mahalo to Robyn Penman for this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo that was taken from Waikiki Beach. As you might be able to tell, the sky in this photo might be…
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Honolulu Police Department warns beachgoers to secure valuables

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 12, 2024
Here’s a very practical idea to keep your valuables safe at the beach!
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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 7, 2024
Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…
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Everything you need to know for an amazing Hawaii summer vacation 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 5, 2024
Here’s everything you need to know and plan for a summer vacation in Hawaii in 2024!
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Aloha Friday Photo: Ulua Beach in Wailea, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 31, 2024
Mahalo to Lori Solomon for sharing this gorgeous sunset scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Lori took this picture from Ulua Beach which is in the Wailea area of…
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Hawaii vacation deal & news: May 30, 2024

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 30, 2024
* Travelzoo has an excellent deal for the luxurious Fairmont Orchid resort on Hawaii’s Big Island starting at $399 per night. In addition to the lower nightly rate for this…
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Aloha Friday Photo: A view from the Mighty Mo in Pearl Harbor

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2024
Mahalo to Robert Kiley Jr. for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. He took this photo from the Battleship Missouri Memorial while visiting Oahu back in 2006. This retired battleship was launched…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Lydgate Beach Park Sunrise

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2024
Mahalo to Chris Dye from Provo, Utah for this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Chris took this photo at sunrise from Lydgate Beach Park in Kapa’a on Kauai. Wow, there’s so…
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Take me there Tuesday: Kayak tour and hike of Hule’ia River in Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 6, 2024
A fun couples or family adventure to enjoy on Kauai is a kayak on the Hule’ai River on the east side of Kauai. This activity starts with kayaking, then you…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Leaning to Manana

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 2, 2024
Mahalo to To Travis for this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo. To’s photo was taken from the east side of Oahu, probably from the Waimanalo Beach area. The island in view…
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