May 2008 Owner News
To help you plan for summer and fall holidays, we have a great new collection of online resources to recommend.
We're also bringing you a travel journal from our own Pinnacle Lodge, an exotic profile of Kenya, and more news from the fractional world.
In this issue look for:
- Owners save the GST
- Search tips to make you a web-savvy traveller
- The Allure of Kenya
- Travel Journal from The Pinnacle Lodge at Sun Peaks
- Surveying Service at The Landing
- Vacation Ownership and Travel News
- RCI's Latest News
Best Wishes,

Gayle Miller
Director of Owner Services
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Now when you purchase a 1/4 or 1/8 interest, Aviawest Owners save the GST. To learn more, contact your Owner Liaison team at 1.866.769.6377 or email owner@aviawest.com. But don't wait! This owner-exclusive offer is only valid until June 30th 2008.
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As the world wide web continues to grow at an amazing rate, valuable resources for travel planning - and booking - are popping up everywhere. Review our top travel site picks. |

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Congratulations to Ken Teare, who won a $100 gift certificate to The Landing Grill or AquaTerre Spa.
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"You don't need to set foot in the lodge to realize that you have arrived at a very special place ..."
Submit your own story for your chance to win. |
The Pinnacle Lodge at Sun Peaks
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Test-Driving a Fractional
April 18, 2008 - New York Times - New York, NY
Palmer Murray and his wife, Stephanie, could buy a fractional residence in Aspen.
Landing The Big One
April 17, 2008 -
National Post - Toronto, ON
There's some great fishing in the mountains west of Calgary...
Time share solution to owning a holiday home
April 16, 2008 - Business Daily Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
Most people would like to own a vacation home, but are limited by ...
When Investing in a Vacation Property, Be Sure to Compare Options
April 8, 2008 - Noblesville Daily Times - Noblesville, IN
Investing in a vacation property is an investment in memories.
Fractional ownership developments catch on
April 7, 2008 - The Desert Sun - Palm Springs, CA
The Residence Club at PGA West in La Quinta and Stone Eagle... |

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| An archive of all issues of Aviawest Connections is available on the Aviawest Owner's Portal or visit www.aviawest.com/owner-static/newsletters.html. |
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Driftwood Inn Resort
Vero Beach, Florida
Dates: June 21 - 28, 2008
Points: 7,500
Desert Isle of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Dates: June 06 - 13, 2008
Points: 7,500
Australis Noosa Lakes Resort
Noosaville, Australia
Dates: June 06 - 13, 2008
Points: 9,000
The Coconut Palms Resort
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Dates: June 21 - 28, 2008
Points: 9,000
NOTE: Please call RCI to check availability as these deals sell out fast! 1.877.968.7476.

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In keeping with Aviawest's commitment to the ongoing improvement of our products and services, The Landing West Coast Grill has begun a post-dining survey program.
Next time you visit Pacific Shores and dine at The Landing, be sure to give us your feedback and be entered in our monthly draw for a $50 Landing Gift Card.
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These popular workshops fill up fast, so please book in advance.
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Workshops in Vancouver and Nanaimo are booked on-demand.
For more details and to reserve seats, contact your Owner Liaison team at 1.866.769.6377 or email owner@aviawest.com. |
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Group RCI is again sponsoring the Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament.
The global tournament takes place on June 9 at 22 sites from courses across the US to Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, South Africa, India, and the UK. |
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