| Dear Owner,
Welcome to the March issue of the Aviawest & Pacific Shores Owner’s Newsletter. Cherry blossoms are out, the sun is shining, and spring is well on its way!
And to welcome in the spring, The Landing West Coast Grill has just announced they will be open for breakfast, 7 days a week, starting April 1st.
This month, we’re excited to share the newest addition to the RCI network. Find out how you can “hit the road” this summer! Then get whisked off to Hungary, as you read the latest featured travel journal.
And speaking of “hunger,” Executive Chef Colin Dunn also shares another delicious recipe from the Landing.
Enjoy!
Gayle Miller,
Lead Owner Liaison
P.S. Read on to find out how you could win one week of accommodations in Hawaii!
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From the editor... Congratulations to Karen & David Whitworth, who win a $100 gift certificate to the Landing Grill or Aquaterre Spa. Submit your own travel experience for your chance to win.
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Hungary, a Visit into the Past on a Budget
A holiday in Europe that we could all afford was the goal! Friends and ourselves decided to join up and book a whole month in Hungary. We had read about Hungary’s history and some of the beautiful places to see and believed that our Canadian dollar would buy us good value in this emerging nation. Both families own at Pacific Shores and are members in the wonderful RCI program. We managed to book one week in Hortobagy, 2 consecutive weeks in Lake Balaton and one week in Budapest. All accommodations were for six (we were a group of 5, David and I, Len and Bonnie, and their sister Sandra) each of us exchanging 2 weeks.
Mid-September found us landing at the Budapest airport… keep reading |
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Featured Recipe
Cardamon Panacotta
...mmm, make room for this delicious creamy custard recipe, infused with the aromatic, sweet taste of cardamon. Shared exclusively with our owners!
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Find out how ownership at Parkside Victoria can integrate with your current ownership at Aviawest and Pacific Shores and learn more about:
- Aviawest & Pacific Shores owner's access & trading rights with Parkside
- RCI Point values at Parkside
- How you can become a Parkside owner now, and don't have to complete until Dec 2006
- Optional trade-in existing ownership towards Parkside
- View our 15 minute slide show
- Complimentary Beer & Wine
Bring a friend & be entered to win 1 week of accommodation in a 2 bedroom suite in Hawaii!
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Mix n' mingle / Information Session
Date: Thurs, March 24th
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
(15 Slide Show at 6:00 PM)
Location: Parkside Victoria Display Suite
1115 Wharf Street, Victoria
RSVP today - only 50 spots available!
Email: rsvp@aviawest.com
www.parksidevictoria.com |
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| Important Phone Numbers, Websites & E-mail Addresses |
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Last
Minute Specials |
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RCI
Last minute Specials
Sheraton Vistana Resort
Orlando, Florida
Check in: 03/10/05 - 03/17/05
Points: 9,000
Destinations at Panorama Resort
Panorama, BC
Check in: 04/03/05-04/10/05
Points: 9,000 pts
Mayan Palace Acapulco
Acapulco, Mexico
Check in:04/22/05-04/29/05
Points: 8,000
Whiski Jack @ Village Gate House
Whistler, BC
Check-in: 04/15/05-04/22/05
Points: 6,500
NOTE: Please call RCI
to check availability as these deals sell out fast! 1.877.968.7476
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| Easter Brunch |
Easter Brunch at the Landing.
Join us 10 AM - 2 PM for brunch. $24p.p.
Reservations recommended.
Call 1.250.468.2400 |
| Easy as 1-2-3! |
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Earning referral rewards couldn’t be easier!
1. Submit referrals
2. We’ll invite them to visit
3. You earn great rewards!
Submit your referrals by clicking here or phone (1.888.777.9091) |
Are
You “In the Know?” |
Join us for one of our spring workshops to learn how to maximize your ownership! Due to the popularity of these workshops, you must RSVP to hold your spot!
Email owner@aviawest.com or
call 1.866.769.6377
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| We’re
Here to Help! |
Call your Concierge department to help book ferries, transportation, golf, fishing, whale watching or other activities prior to your arrival.
Email concierge@aviawest.com or call 1-877-716-7070 |
| Your
Online Resource |
| Find out about owner events, current contests, resort reviews, RCI tips, past newsletters & more at www.aviawest.com/owner
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| RCI Terminology 101
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RCI Terminology 101
Did you know that “Bonus Vacations” have changed to “Extra Vacations?” These are last minute cash deals that allow you an extra vacation without using your points or transaction fees.
To book a bonus vacation, call RCI at 1.877.968.7476.
*Tip: look into flights prior to phoning into RCI
More RCI Tips here |
| Travel Quote
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| "Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." –- Miriam Beard
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