April 2007 Owner News After a long, chilly winter here on Vancouver Island, we're ready for spring and the start of golf season in both Victoria and Parksville. Scroll down the sidebar for a special golf promotion at Pacific Shores. In this issue look for: Travel Journal from Isnas, Finland Vacation Ownership and Travel News Kia Ora from New Zealand Last Minute Vacations Golf Morningstar with Pacific Shores RCI Tip of the Month Warmly Yours, Gayle Miller Director of Owner Services

Travel Journal
From the editor... Congratulations to Colleen and Maurice Masee, who won a $100 gift certificate to The Landing Grill or AquaTerre Spa.
	"We were travelling with 6 students for 10 days in Russia ... on our way to Finland." Keep reading. Submit your own story for your chance to win.

Vacation Ownership and Travel News
Luxury for Less Condé Nast Traveler - April, 2007 - "Chances are good that you're paying more for your hotel room than the guest down the hall." complete article Colossal Timeshare Industry Economic Driver HotelInteractive.com - March 28, 2007 - "The timeshare business is making incredible gains as consumers continue to embrace..." complete article Forget buying the whole mansion, try a small piece 9NEWS.com Denver, CO, USA - March 22, 2007 - "People looking to buy a second home in the high priced resort town are turning to something called "fractional buying" to help offset..." complete article Building a Green Reality: Sustainable construction on a budget Monday Magazine - March 21, 2007 - "Here in the new millennium, we all know we’re supposed to try to lessen our environmental impact." complete article

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Featured Article:

Kia Ora from New Zealand

Renowned for packing so much varied terrain into such a small... read more.

Last Minute Vacations

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

Sample Packages:

Enseada Itapema Apart-Hotel Itapema, Brazil
Dates: 05/11/2007 - 05/18/2007
Points: 9,000

Royal Tenerife Country Club
Canary Islands
Dates: 05/11/2007 - 05/18/2007
Points: 9,000

Sheraton Mountain Vista
Avon, Colorado
Dates: 05/11/2007 - 05/18/2007
Points: 7,500

Park Royal Ixtapa
Ixtapa, Mexico
Dates: 05/05/2007 - 05/12/2007
Points: 8,000

Club Intrawest
Collingwood, Ontario
Dates: 05/13/2007 - 05/20/2007
Points: 9,000

La Voliere du Mont Tremblant
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
Dates: 05/25/2007 - 06/01/2007
Points: 5,500

Orlando's Sunshine Resort
Orlando, Florida
Dates: 05/11/2007 - 05/18/2007
Points: 7,500

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

Morningstar Golf

If golf is your game, stop by Pacific Shores and let Bob Eisfeld treat you to a round at the nearby Morningstar Championship golf course.

You'll get a chance to win a golf bag and learn more about quarter ownership. Just give him a call at 250.927.6500 or 1.877.444.9386.

RCI Tip of the Month

The latest addition to RCI's network is New Hampshire-based Steel Hill Resorts. Browse their locations and amenities online at www.steelehillresorts.com

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