Hosted at Pacific Shores on September 9th, this year's Annual Owners' BBQ is all about the memories you create with Aviawest. We will have interesting booths for you to attend that will show you how to store, create, and enjoy your memories.

Please bring your chequebooks again this year, as there will be another auction benefiting the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

Look forward to speedy service and tasty delights from our new Restaurant Manager Nick Brandstaetter and our new Executive Chef Rich Atkins.

Our day will commence at noon and end at 4 pm. Keep an eye out for more exciting details to be released again in early August. Call 1.866.769.6377 or email owner@aviawest.com to RSVP.

Global warming is at the forefront of concerns this summer, so we're switching off... read more.

If One Vacation Home Won't Do, How About a Bunch?
July 1, 2007 - The New York Times - New York, New York
Laura Shaughnessy and her husband, Bryan, had been thinking for years about buying a vacation home... complete article

Timeshares and Fractionals: What's the Difference?
June 18, 2007 - Helium Report - San Francisco, California
The concept of a timeshare is well-known among second-home owners, but the concept of a fractional... complete article

Fractional Property Ownership
June 14, 2007 - CBS 42 - Austin, Texas
You'd think a second home would come with headaches, but not... complete article

A woman's market is in the 2nd home
June 8, 2007 - International Herald Tribune - France
Fractional ownership appealed to the couple. "We didn't want anything high maintenance... complete article

Dreams of cottage ownership endure despite high prices, gasoline costs
June 7, 2007 - MSN Finance - Toronto, Ontario
Dreams of cottage ownership are on the rise among Canadians... complete article

Are you available short notice? Try a Last Minute Vacation and take advantage of some fantastic deals.

Sample Packages:

Lifetime of Vacations at
Grand Lake Resort
Kissimmee, Florida
Date: 08/18/2007 - 08/25/2007
Points: 7,500

Indian Wells Condoshare
La Quinta, California
Date: 08/17/2007 - 08/24/2007
Points: 7,500

Mwembe Resort
Malindi, Kenya
Date: 08/20/2007 - 08/20/2007
Points: 7,000

Holiday Inn TianAn Wuhan
Wuhan, China
Date: 08/10/2007 - 08/17/2007
Points: 8,500

Bellbrae Country Club
Bellbrae, Australia
Date: 08/17/2007 - 08/24/2007
Points: 9,000

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

Before you contact RCI to book your next vacation, make a checklist* of the info you'll want to cover with your vacation agent.

Always note your agent's first and last name.

Check on the cancellation policy of the reservation.

Confirm the amount of points you're being charged.

Confirm any fees such as transaction, housekeeping or all inclusive.

Ask lots of questions up front - you never know when the answers could come in handy.

*HINT - We included an easy-to-use form in your Owner Education Hand-out.

• Aviawest Owner Handout
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• Pacific Shores Handout(see p.42)
  
  

We know your word is valuable. That's why we're giving away $50,000 in renovations to this year's referral contest winner.

And we know you like to share the inside scoop on great products with your friends. So we've made it easier than ever to refer. Just follow the steps online at aviawest.com/home-reno.

For any questions or assistance, please contact our Owner Referral team at 1.888.777.9091 or by email at referral@aviawest.com.