Aviawest Resorts
Connections monthly e-zine for Aviawest Owners

February/March 2007 Owner News

Coming soon to your mailboxes - the next Owner Referral package and more chances to win that $50,000 Home Renovation Grand Prize! More details below.

Meanwhile, we're bringing you a destination profile of San Diego and a Travel Journal from Nuevo Vallarta.

In this issue look for:

  1. Win $50,000 in Home Renovations with Aviawest!
  2. Travel Journal from Nuevo Vallarta
  3. Recipe of the month
  4. Vacation Ownership and Travel News
  5. San Diego, RCI Style
  6. Last Minute Specials
  7. Wine Maker's Dinners
  8. RCI Tip of the Month


Best Wishes for Spring,

Gayle Miller

Gayle Miller
Director of Owner Services




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Win $50,000 in Home Renovations with Aviawest!

Start picturing your dream art-deco faucet, over polished granite counters, next to a deluxe stainless steel fridge.

Or maybe a new leather living room suite sounds better? How about a custom-built cedar patio? Use your imagination. It's your prize, your way!

When you refer friends and colleagues to Aviawest, you'll be entered to win a custom home renovation worth up to $50,000.

Call 1.888.777.9091 or visit aviawest.com/home-reno to send in your referrals now.


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Travel Journal

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

Travel Journal

"The Grand Mayan offered absolutely everything we could have wanted in a perfect Mexican vacation." Keep reading.

Submit your own story for your chance to win.


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Fresh from Your Owner Services Team

Featured Recipe: 'Enchilada Casserole'

Thinking about a cooking class?
Wouldn't it be great to stay at a resort and spend part of your vacation taking cooking, painting, wine-making or other classes?

Let us know your thoughts. Please send your emails to owner@aviawest.com.


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Vacation Ownership and Travel News

Purchasing Vacation Homes: What You Need to Know
American Chronicle - Feb 24, 2007
- "When you first begin investigating vacation homes..." read more.

West a magnet for snow-starved skiers
Business Edge - Feb 23, 2007
- "Skiers are flocking to Western Canadian slopes ..." read more.

Owner Perspective: The Ritz-Carlton Private Residence Club, St. Thomas
Helium Report - Feb 8, 2007
- "The model of fractional ownership is evolving..." read more.


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Looking for Back Issues?
An archive of all issues of Aviawest Connections is available on the Aviawest Owner's Portal or visit www.aviawest.com/owner/newsletters.html.
Featured Article:
San Diego, RCI Style

Like other coastal cities in California, San Diego is all about sun, surf and style. Read more.


Last Minute Vacations

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

Sample Packages:

Mwembe Resort - #5888
Malindi, Kenya
Date: 04/17/07 - 04/24/07
Points: 7,000

Clube Praia da Oura - #2734
Albufeira, Portugal
Date: 04/14/07 - 04/21/07
Points: 6,500

Olympic Village Inn - #0916
Olympic Valley, California
Date: 04/15/07 - 04/22/07
Points: 7,500

Mountain Run at Boyne - #6941
Boyne Falls, Michigan
Date: 04/13/07 - 04/20/07
Points: 8,000

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

RCI - Resort Condominiums International

Wine Maker's Dinners

House label at The Landing West Coast Grill

Coming to The Landing West Coast Grill this spring, a series of dinners will be dedicated to the art of wine making.

Gourmet dishes will be paired with selected wines, while industry professionals present and describe each wine.

  • Wolf Blass
    March 6 and 20

  • Sumac Ridge
    March 13 and 27

  • Mt. Boucherie
    April 17 and 24

Live music at 6:30pm - Dinner at 7pm. Space is limited, please call 1.888.640.7799 for reservations.

RCI Tip of the Month

Have you had trouble finding a resort you can bring your pet to?

Check out RCI's online list of pet-friendly resorts.


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 early-April.