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Connections monthly e-zine for Aviawest Owners

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:

  1. Owners save the GST
  2. Search tips to make you a web-savvy traveller
  3. The Allure of Kenya
  4. Travel Journal from The Pinnacle Lodge at Sun Peaks
  5. Surveying Service at The Landing
  6. Vacation Ownership and Travel News
  7. RCI's Latest News

Best Wishes,
Gayle Miller
Gayle Miller
Director of Owner Services


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Owners save the GST

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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Search tips to make you a web-savvy traveller

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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Travel Journal

Congratulations to Ken Teare, who won a $100 gift certificate to The Landing Grill or AquaTerre Spa.

Travel Journal

"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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Vacation Ownership and Travel News

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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Featured Article
The Allure of Kenya

Last Minute Specials

For most of us, Kenya conjures images of elephants strolling ...

Last Minute Vacations

Sample Packages:

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.

RCI - Resort Condominiums International

Surveying Service

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.

Owner Education Nights

These popular workshops fill up fast, so please book in advance.

 
Parksville
Victoria
Jun
18
24
Jul
16
22
Aug
20
26

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.

RCI's Latest News

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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