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group of vacation ownership properties. The British Columbia, Canada based Aviawest had three resorts with locations in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. The resorts are now known as the Vacation Internationale in Vancouver, Vacation International at the Pacific Rim, and the Vacation Internationale Pacific Shores Resort respectively. The definitive agreement between Aviawest Resort Club (ARC) and Vacation Internationale (VI) has been finalized and all Aviawest owners have now been notified of the change in ownership. The proposal to merge the Aviawest Resort Club into VI was approved by Aviawest members at a Special General Meeting with 1,304 members in favor to 38 members against. Vacation Internationale was founded in 1974 and is the largest owner-controlled points based timeshare in North America.

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Group of Seven Cottages has joined the RCI network of affiliated resorts. Located in Bancroft, Ontario, the Group of Seven Cottages is a lakefront cottage community that was inspired by renowned Canadian artists who captured the natural beauty of the area on canvas. Built along the shoreline of Baptiste Lake, each fully-equipped, two-story cottage offers breathtaking views, open-concept interiors and three or four generously proportioned bedrooms. The 12.5-acre property offers swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing in the summer, while winter provides guests with opportunities for skating and cross-country skiing.

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Copper Point Resort joins the RCI network of affiliated resorts. Copper Point Resort, located in Invermere, British Columbia is an award-winning luxury mountain resort that opened its doors in May 2011 in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia. This modern alpine retreat is set among breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and the Ridge at Copper Point golf course, one of nine championship golf courses in the area. This luxury resort property offers both year-round accommodations and whole and fractional ownership opportunities. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, multi-use sport court, a playground, a marked walking trail, fire pits, a fitness facility, a business center, an onsite market, 24/7 reception, high-end concierge service, conference facilities and the Elements Grill.

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The Mountain Resort at Panorama is now a Grand Pacific Management resort. Grand Pacific Resort Management, a privately owned vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, California has been awarded the contract to manage the Mountain Resort at Panorama in British Columbia. Mountain Resort at Panorama is nestled in the Canadian Rockies within the Panorama Mountain Village complex. Panorama is an area rich with rugged natural beauty. Surrounded by creeks, lakes, forests, and mountains, the resort offers seasonal outdoor activities ranging from on-site downhill and cross country skiing in the winter to golf, tennis, hiking and rafting in the summer.

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FRAUD ALERT

WE HAVE BEEN ALERTED TO A NEW FRAUD BEING PERPETRATED ON OUR CUSTOMERS.

COMPANIES ARE CALLING OUR CUSTOMERS AND ADVISING THEM THAT THEY WORK WITH TIMESHARES BY OWNER® AND THAT THEY HAVE A BUYER. THEY FURTHER STATE YOUR LISTING PRICE, THAT THEY ARE A FINANCE COMPANY, AND THAT THE BUYER HAS ALREADY DEPOSITED 20% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THEY REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR CLOSING AND FINANCE CHARGES.

THIS IS A FRAUD THAT IS BEING CONDUCTED WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION. WE DO NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY TO SELL YOUR TIMESHARE. IF THE COMMUNICATIONS DOES NOT COME FROM US, IT IS FRAUDULENT.

IF YOU RECEIVE THIS CALL, PLEASE CALL BECKY GOMEZ OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER® IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT IT AT 888-707-8463.

THANK YOU FROM THE STAFF OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER

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The Parkside Victoria Resort and Spa is now affiliated with the Registry Collection, a high-end luxury fractional vacation home exchange network with 158 luxury resorts and residences worldwide.

The Parkside Victoria is Aviawest Resort’s newest addition to its portfolio of resort properties. With exquisite interiors, sustainable environmentally friendly design and a robust amenities package, the resort offers affordable, flexible second home ownership in the heart of downtown Victoria in British Columbia.

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Fairmont Resort Properties has signed an affiliation agreement with RCI. Fairmont is the largest Canadian-owned vacation ownership developer with resorts located throughout Canada and USA, along with a worldwide network of resort hotels.

Two of Fairmont’s newest properties are also now a member of the RCI network of more than 4,000 affiliated resorts. The Fairmont Vacation Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs and the Sunchaser Vacation Club at Fairway Cottages, located at the Makaha Resort & Golf Club in Hawaii now carry RCI membership and exchange opportunities.

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The Whitewater Village Resort in Ontario is the newest Canadian resort to be a member of RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange. The resort is known for being environmentally friendly and is one of the first resorts in eastern Ontario designed and built using a fully sustainable development model. The buildings 50% more energy-efficient than typical cottages, and are built using FSC wood. The resort provides geothermal heating, solar water heaters, Energy Star appliances, solar-powered golf carts, and electric vehicles for transportation in the car-free village.

There are currently three cottages completed; 34 cottages will be available by the spring of 2010. Both pet-free and pet-friendly cottages are available to RCI members. Members may enjoy outdoor dining and scenic views from their private screened-in porch, as well as energizing water activities at the resort’s beach house, including canoeing and kayaking.

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