26-Oct-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Spectacular cruise ship season gets under way (Scoop.co.nz)
The 2006/07 Auckland cruise ship season opens on a spectacular note today with the arrival of The World, a floating luxury apartment building.
• 'Money manager develops ties to wealthy clientele (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Karl Wellner, money manager to the ultrarich, recalls club hopping in a convertible Bentley with one of his clients last winter in Palm Beach, Fla., when the $350,000 car ran out of gas. His client thumbed a ride to a gas station and soon the two were on their way.
• 'TRAVEL NOTES: Cruise lines are always on the move (Detroit Free Press)
Going on a cruise? Here's some news for you:
• 'Casino tycoon still flies economy (The Star Online)
Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay is one of three contenders who put in a bid for Singapore?s Sentosa integrated resort. But the down-to-earth tycoon will fly economy if it suits his schedule better, and reveals his preference for hawker fare to fine dining. KRIST BOO reports.
• 'From The Patriot Ledger Archives ; 1856 October 18, Page 2 (RedNova)
The Quincy Patriot OYSTER SALOON. We learn that T.G.P. Hardwick has re-opened the room connected with H.A. Ransom's Provision Store, where he is prepared to "serve up" Oysters in different ways. Oysters by the gallon, if desired.
• 'New fees, new looks, new ship, new book, more (Baltimore Sun)
Some of the latest news from the cruise industry:
• 'Hop aboard at Mumbai for cruise to Phuket (Hindustan Times)
Soon, you may be able to take off on that ideal cruise vacation to sun-drenched Phuket, the Caribbean or Hawaii islands, aboard an international cruise liner from the city's water front.