Dear Owner

Welcome to the December issue of the Aviawest & Pacific Shores Owner’s Newsletter. This month, discover the latest airline options added from RCI.

Then, get ready for your next chance to win a piece of the $20,000 Owner Referral Giveaway.

We also introduce The Landing’s new Executive Chef and share another delicious recipe perfect for the holiday season.

And be sure to check out this month's last minute specials. Perhaps after the busy holiday season, it's time to slip away for some well-deserved R&R.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays!

Gayle Miller,
Lead Owner Liaison


Bring in the New Year with Style!!
 

Looking for an exciting place to attend this years New Years Eve? Why not spend it with your family and friends at Pacific Shores Resort and Spa!

We are offering a full dinner and dessert buffet, some of the appetizing dishes will include fresh rotisserie prime rib, leg of lamb, poached salmon, sable fish, turkey medallions, marinated seafood, many salads & desserts galore! (my mouth is already watering!)

Seatings will start at 5:30 pm and also 8:30 pm. Full RETURN shuttle service from Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo will be offered for your convenience on the hour.
There will be party favors and a complimentary glass of champagne.

Dinah D will be the live entertainment from
6:00-9:30 with Don Tessier who will be our New Year's DJ from 9:30 -12:30. He will help you bring in the New Year with dancing and cheer!

The cost for this is $ 65 per person. This is a ticketed special event and will not be entitled to the normal 15 % owners discount.

Call the Landing at 1.250.468.2400 to reserve your spot today!

Tickets are not available at the door!
Fresh from The Landing West Coast Grill
Featured Recipe Featured Recipe

Warm Rum and Raisin Rice Pudding

...mmm, make room for another delicious recipe shared exclusively with our owners!

What's Happening
RCI update
New options have been added for the Hawaiian Inter-island flights and a second Points level has been added to the Europe flights. Check out these exciting new additions, creating greater flexibility and more choices! read more

Art Show at the Shores
Join us at Pacific Shores, with local artists, Bill, Leanne & Alex Helin, for Helin’s Spirit Bear Christmas Show. Unique Christmas shopping and fun for the whole family. Show runs Dec 18-24th, 27th-31st between 10 AM-9PM


Introducing…

Colin Dunn, Executive Chef at the Landing. It gives us great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Colin Dunn in the capacity of Executive Chef at The Landing West Coast Grill. Colin has spent the last 16 years with Fairmont Hotels, and joins us from The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver.

At the Spa
Treat your feet! After all running around over the holidays, treat your tired feet the ultimate pedicure. Enjoy the purifying tee tree soak, exfoliation and shea butter mask, following by a heavenly foot and leg message. Until Jan 31st, enjoy 2-for-1 pedicures!
For Owners Only
OWNER REFERRAL REWARDS PROGRAM...JOIN IN AND WATCH YOUR POINTS GROW!!!!


Join in the excitement that many owners are already experiencing! Increase you points and your chances of winning your share of the $20,000 Owner Referral Prize Giveaway. All you need to do is send us those referrals. We have a trusted team that will contact them on your behalf and invite them to visit one of our fabulous destinations. (It is a good idea to speak with your referrals prior to us contacting them to let them know all the exciting details).

The best thing about the program, everyone wins!!

When your referral visits, you receive $50 Aviawest dollars to be used towards:

  • Maintenance Fees
  • The Landing
  • Aquaterre Spa

When your referral purchases,as an Aviawest owner, you will receive an additional 1500 points on to your ownership – forever!

(Pacific Shores owners may upgrade to Aviawest and also receive 1500 additional points. This is an incredible way to add points to your ownership. Refer just two new owners per year, and that's an extra 30,000 points in ten years! The cash value of 1500 points is: $500)

AND -your referral also receives an additional 1500 points on their new ownership.

Click here to submit referrals

Or call our Owner Referral department toll free at 1.888.777.9091. Call your Owner Liaison team at 1.866.769.6377 or email referral@aviawest.com for further details.

Important Phone Numbers, Websites & E-mail Addresses


Owner Services:
Concierge Services:
1.866.769.6377   1. 877.716.7070
owner@aviawest.com   concierge@aviawest.com
www.aviawest.com/owner    
     

Owner Referrals:
RCI Points:
1.888.777.9091   1.877.968.7476
referral@aviawest.com   www.rci.com
www.aviawest.com/referral    
       
  Reservations:    
  1.866.986.2222    
Aviawest Resorts
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
On Jan 15th, you could win 30,000 Bonus Points
Owner Referral Prize Giveaway

..and other great prizes in the Owner Referral Prize Giveaway second draw. Click here to submit referrals

Last Minute Specials

RCI Last minute Specials

Fiji Palms
Fiji
Check in: 1/15/05 - 1/22/05
Points: 9,000

The Lodge at Kananaskis
Kananaskis, Alberta
Check in: 1/16/05-1/23/05
Points: 8,500

RHC/Hacienda Jurica
Queretaro, QRO, Mexico
Check in: 01/22/05-01/29/05
Points 8,000

Chalets la Falaise
Beaupre, Quebec
Check-in: 1/23/05 - 1/30/05
Points: 8,500


Around the Web

Save $$ When Your Away
You've booked your dream vacation! Why not give your appliances a vacation too? Learn how to save energy and money while you're away with these great energy saving tips

Are You “In the Know?”

Join us for one of our winter workshops to learn how to maximize your ownership! Enjoy an evening of learning with our Owner Liaison’s Gayle and Christina. Due to the popularity of these workshops, you must RSVP to hold your spot!

Call 1.866.769.6377 or
e-mail owner@aviawest.com


Gift Certificates Available
Not sure what to buy them for Christmas this year? How about a gift certificate to The Landing or Aquaterre Spa.
Call 1.888.444.4144.
We’re Here to Help!
Do you know our Concierge department can book ferries, transportation, golf, fishing, whale watching or other activities prior to your arrival.
Call 1-877-716-7070 or
email concierge@aviawest.com
Your Online Resource
Find out about owner events, current contests, resort reviews, RCI tips, past newsletters & more at www.aviawest.com/owner
What do you think? This is your newsletter, let us know what you think!
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Thanks for reading this issue of Aviawest Newsletter. Our next exciting issue will be coming in mid-January