09-Oct-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Cruise puts exotic locations in easy reach (Denver Post)
Rudy, the Tasmanian devil, huffed and puffed and growled and screeched. But that was about it. He couldn't even stand up and spin like a top.
• '25 island destinations (Chicago Tribune)
More than 1,000 islands are sprinkled across the Caribbean and into the Bahamas. No two are exactly alike, and there's no one-size-fits-all vacation. But whether you're looking for your first landing or an alternative to the old standby, there's a Caribbean island that's perfect for you.
• 'Anacortes American - GoAnacortes.com (Anacortes American)
_Welcome to Anacortes American Online! Whether you?re looking for an inexpensive sailboat for weekend trips or a large power boat to cruise the islands, Anacortes is the place to come. The brokerage boat sales market here is booming and has been for the past few years.
• 'A day for those who wait (The Beaufort Gazette)
Solitaire diamonds glinted in the sun as a crowd of women waited to board a 73-foot passenger yacht at the Downtown Marina in Beaufort.
• 'Charter Ursa Major for a stellar holiday trip (Anchorage Daily News)
I don't know about your family, but we're still figuring out what to do on our Christmas vacation. It's frightfully late, you know. Gone are the good deals, the bargain fares and the special sales. All that is left are the full-coach tickets and the "peak" mileage awards.