Movie buffs -- no, it's not too late. The Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival (you can call it the HIFF if you want as the LVHIFF doesn't roll off the tongue) has a total deal with Starwood's four Waikiki properties, including the Royal Hawaiian and the Moana Surfrider, two of Hawaii's classic historic hotels. The deal is quite nice. Rooms from $121 per night (quite cheap but mileage may vary -based on a 3-night min. stay). The hook? Some awesome goodies. They say total package valued at over $750 and I believe it. This is a very, very strong festival, as well.

• 2 Invitations to the Opening Night Gala
• 2 Invitations to the Awards Show
• 2 LVHIFF Canvas bag (note: this is good quality schwag, not the el cheapo stuff)
• 2 LVHIFF T-shirts
• 2 LVHIFF posters
• 2 Complimentary tickets to The Contemporary Museum Honolulu
• 20 Quick Tix
• Invitation to a celebrity cocktail reception and private screening with discussion for 2 guests on Wednesday, October 25.

—Alex, 10/19/06