Aviawest & Pacific Shores Owner Newsletter

August 2005 Owner News

Another fabulous Island summer is wrapping up here at Aviawest. If you missed the first Annual Owner BBQ last weekend, we have some great photos to share. We'll also let you know about the "Surprise Announcement" made by the Executive Team!

Discover another recipe from The Landing, sure to impress and this month's travel journal takes us to the slopes of Whistler.

We'd also like to welcome all our newest Owners and invite everyone to touch base with us at an upcoming Owner Education night in Victoria or Parksville.

All the best,

Gayle Miller
Director of Owner Services

(Coming Soon: Watch your email for a new Owner survey and prize winners from the barbeque!)

1st Annual Aviawest Owner BBQ a Sizzling Success

Our first annual Owner Barbeque was a huge hit with everyone who attended.

We couldn't have asked for nicer weather or a better setting... read more

Travel Journal

From the editor... Congratulations to Anne McCaffrey, who won a $100 gift certificate to The Landing Grill or AquaTerre Spa.

"Whistler is a great place with something for everyone to do"... keep reading

Submit your own travel experience for your chance to win.

Pacific Shores is Expanding!

At the owner's BBQ, the executive team unveiled their latest project - a new phase of luxury 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom homes at Pacific Shores Resort & Spa.

These homes will be sold as fee simple, deeded real estate, 1/4 interests, which allot the owner approximately 3 months of usage annually.

Aviawest configured their highly successful Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa project in this manner, as did the Parksville Beach Club at the Island Hall site in Parksville.

Email homes@pacific-shores.com for more information.

Fresh from the Landing West Coast Grill

Featured Recipe

'Wild Flower Honey Mascarpone Cannoli'

Serve this creamy treat as a light summer desert.

(visit our web site at www.landinggrill.com)

What's Happening

	Real Estate Reading Learn about the future of vacation ownership and investing in fractional real estate. www.escapehomes.com
	Parkside Update Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa and Bear Mountain co-hosted... read more Call 1.877.444.4144 www.parksidevictoria.com
	At The Landing Join us September 8th for an intimate dinner with Harry McWatters, founder of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. Reserve now. Call 1.250.468.2400 www.landinggrill.com
	At AquaTerre Spa Enjoy an invigorating salt glow, seawater hydrotherapy bath and... read more Call 1.250.468.2404 www.aquaterre.net

Important Phone Numbers, Web Sites & Email Address

	Owner Services:		RCI Points:
	1.866.769.6377		1.877.968.7476
	owner@aviawest.com		www.rci.com
	www.aviawest.com/owner

	Owner Referrals:		RCI Points Partners:
	1.888.777.9091		Cruises
	referral@aviawest.com		Cash Deals
	www.aviawest.com/referral

	Reservations:		Concierge Services:
	1.866.986.2222		1. 877.716.7070
			concierge@aviawest.com

Last Minute Specials

If you can be flexible with your destination, RCI Last Minute Specials can be a real steal.

Rio Quente Suite & Flat III
GO, Brazil
Check in: 09/18/05 - 09/25/05
Points: 8,000

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at South Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Check in: 09/05/05 - 09/12/05
Points: 7,500

Breezy Shores Resort & Beach Club
Detroit Lakes, MN
Check in: 09/02/05 - 09/09/05
Points: 8,000

Morritt's Tortuga Club
Grand Cayman, Cayman Island
Check in: 09/10/05 - 09/17/05
Points: 9,000

NOTE: Please call RCI to check availability as these deals sell out fast! 1.877.968.7476

Expert Owners

No matter how much you know about vacation ownership, there's always more to learn!

Come visit your Owner Liaisons for pointers on maximizing vacation value.

In Parksville: 3rd Wednesday each month
Sept 21 Oct 19	Nov 16 Dec 15

In Victoria: 4th Wednesday each month
Sept 28 Oct 26	Nov 23 Dec 22

Seating is is limited, so please book in advance. Email owner@aviawest.com or call 1.866.769.6377 to reserve your spot today!

Owner Referrals

Got a friend that couldn't make it to the barbeque? You can still surprise them with a gourmet meal, a spa treatment and/or an afternoon of golf.

Click over to the owner referral program, email referral@aviawest.com or phone 1.888.777.9091.

Check in at Aviawest

Please be advised that check-in at all Aviawest properties is always 4 pm. You need to see the front desk for your keys and arrival package.

Please don't go straight to your room as housekeeping could still be cleaning the unit. The front desk staff will advise you if your room is ready to go.

If you do arrive early, please feel free to enjoy the resort amenities until your appropriate check-in time.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact your Owner Liaison/Education Team and we will be more that happy to answer any questions.

Email owner@aviawest.com or call 1.866.769.6377 to chat with an Owner Liaison.

Travel Quote

"No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow."

- Lin Yutang

This is your newsletter, let us know what you think!
Letters, stories, photos and suggestions are welcomed. Send contributions to news@aviawest.com.

Thanks for reading this issue of Aviawest Owner News. Our next exciting issue will be coming in mid-September.