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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 13, 2008

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Dine in: Outrigger Reef on the Beach is offering a dining credit of $100 for every three nights booked ($300 maximum for a nine-night stay) which can be used at seven restaurants in the hotel and adjacent Waikiki Beach Walk. Through March 3. 800-688-7444, www.outriggerreef-onthebeach.com.

Maui mystery: The Maui Mystery vacation package offers a $90 per person per night rate for guests who are placed in any available studio or one-bedroom vacation condo in the DRHawaii collection (including Makena Surf, Polo Beach Club, Wailea Grand Champions, Wailea Ekahi /Ekolu/Elua, Wailea Point, Wailea Villages). The Maui Mystery vacation package is based on a six-night stay booked through Destination Resorts Hawaii for stays April 1 through Dec. 18. Rates begin at $1,080 for six nights. Guests may not specify view or unit types. 866-901-0988, www.drhmaui.com.

Passion in Paradise: Aqua Hotels & Resorts' Passion in Paradise package includes a one-hour couple's massage and two robes (value $85 each). The package starts at $171 per night (four-night minimum) through Dec. 20. The Snooze 'n' Crooze package, offered at nine Aqua properties in Waikiki, includes a Dollar rental car and free daily parking. Rates begin at $117 per room per night. 866-406-2782, www.aquaresorts.com.

Weekend whirl: W Honolulu Diamond Head's Bliss Whirlwind Weekender package includes a selection of spa-style gifts, and begins at $335 per room per night, through March 30. 866-716-8111, www.Whotels.com/Honolulu.

Filmmaker boot camps: Independent filmmaker Cristina "Shark" Salat offers budding filmmakers collaboration on scripts, time in front of and behind camera, direction, lighting and sound; also, original music creation, sets and props, and participation in post-production for dramas and documentaries while sharing skills, tools and building a portfolio. Participate for a month or longer, taking projects from script through to film festival/theater/Web submission. Emerging and established filmmakers welcome. Experience welcomed but not as important as enthusiasm, creative problem-solving abilities, good attitude and being able to follow directions. Cost: $200 per month for boot camp; or $500 per month for boot camp plus accommodations at Kulana Artist Sanctuary. www.discoverkulana.com.