Dear Owner,
Welcome to the January issue of the Aviawest & Pacific Shores Owner’s Newsletter.
Let's start off the New Year by announcing our next round of winners in the 2004/2005 Owner Referral Contest.
Then, we’re very happy to announce a price decrease for RCI exchange rates (yes – we said DE-crease!)
And find out how our spa has joined with hundreds of other spas across the country to help raise money for the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.
Looking forward to a wonderful 2005!
Gayle Miller,
Lead Owner Liaison
P.S. Check out the great bonus time specials!

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From the editor... Congratulations to M & B Stebbings, who win a $100 gift certificate to the Landing Grill or Aquaterre Spa. Submit your own travel experience for your chance to win.
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Checking the weather in Paris |
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Bonnie is checking the weather from our suite. A short walk from “La Tour” itself, we used our RCI points to stay at this charming little family ‘pension’ on the left bank in Paris last September (2004). Two blocks from a daily street market and numerous cosy little gourmet restaurants, we really enjoyed our stay in France’s capital filling every available moment with visits to the many places of interest within comfortable walking distance.
We saw Mona Lisa and much more in the Louvre, Van Gogh and contemporaries in the Musee d’Orsay, the majestic shrine of Notredame, the famed Paris Opera House but no phantom! and the... keep reading |
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RCI
Rate Decreases!
With the Canadian dollar soaring, RCI has changed the RCI exchange fees.
See full list of revised rates! Click here
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Weeks Info Session
You’ve asked about the options that points provide. Here’s your chance to learn more about the system & find out if switching to Points is right for you! Join us, in Victoria, January 25th - 7:00 PM
Call 1.866.769.6377 to hold your spot!
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Parkside Victoria - Over 50% Sold!
* Great selection of suites available
* Priced from $92,000
* Mortgageable over 25 years
* Perfect retirement plan
* Generate 55,000 - 1,000,000 RCI Points annually
www.parksidevictoria.com or call 1.877.444.4144
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At
the Spa - HELPING HANDS
AquaTerre Spa Announces Program to Raise Funds for Tsunami Relief.
On January 27th, we'll be donating 50% of all revenues to the Red Cross... keep reading
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Congratulations to our second group of lucky winners!!
- 20,000 Bonus Points - Kenneth & Sylvia Davidson
- Maintenance fees paid - James & Loida Muller
- RCI Exchange fee Paid - Mark & Deanna Tuplin
- Experience Ucluelet - Gary & Ann Blanken
- $50 Gift Certificate for Landing or Spa
- Valerie Robinson & Richard Kroeker
- Ken & Kate Ireland
- Gordon & Monica Dumont
- Walter and Noreen Binder
- Josh & Jenneka Terry
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Don’t miss your chance to take home your share of the $20,000 prize giveaway!
Our next draw takes place April 15th, 2005. You can submit referrals
Online: www.aviawest.com/referralcontest
E-mail: referral@aviawest.com
Phone: 1.888.777.9091
For every referral you send who views an Aviawest property, you will receive one entry. For every referral who purchases, you will receive 5 more entries! |
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| Important Phone Numbers, Websites & E-mail Addresses |
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You Asked – We Listened! |
In response to the many requests we’ve received, we’re changing our Owner Referral Program.
Starting Feb 1, 2005, when your referral purchases, you will receive 20,000 Points!!
For complete details of the new Referral Program rewards and to submit referrals, click here.
If you have any questions, contact us at 1.877.777.9091
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Bonus Time |

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At Aviawest at the Pacific Rim (formerly, Tauca Lea) |
Wow – take advantage of this one!! The haunting beauty of the west coast will leave you breathless…
1 bedroom – only $90
(save 50%)
2 bedroom – only $125
(save 50%)
-Valid until March 26th, 2005
-Book today - no "within 72 hour” restrictions.
-2 night min for Sat night stays.
Call 1.888.777.9091 or email owner@aviawest.com
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Last
Minute Specials |
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RCI
Last minute Specials
Lake Okanagan Resort
Kelowna, B.C.
Check in: 02/06/05 - 02/20/05
Check-in: 02/27/05 - 03/06/05
Points: 8,500
Radium Valley Vacation Resort
Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Check-in: 02/06/05 - 02/13/05
Points: 8,500
Reef Club Resort
Queensland, Australia
Check-in: 02/12/05 - 02/19/05
Points: 9,000
Harbour Inn & Resort Club
Brechin, Ontario
Check-in: 02/13/05 - 02/20/05
Check-in: 02/26/05 - 03/05/05
Points: 8,500
NOTE: Please call RCI
to check availability as these deals sell out fast! 1.877.968.7476
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Vancouver Workshops |
We’re hoping to hop over to the mainland this year to offer Owner Education nights. Watch for details in the coming months. |
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
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| Valentine's Day Gift Idea
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This year pamper your loved one with a Gift certificate from the Spa
Call 1.888.444.4144
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| 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.
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
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| Introducing… |
| Greg, our newest addition to the team at Aquaterre Spa. A massage therapist for 12 years, Greg has worked in some of the top spas in the region.
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