14-Sep-2005  (yacht cruise)

• 'Ultra-deluxe yacht calls for refuelling (Times of Malta)
The Savarona, a magnificent, ultra-deluxe cruise ship left Grand Harbour yesterday morning after coming on Monday for bunkering. The twin-funnelled vessel, weighing 4,646 gross tons and measuring 446 by 53 feet, is believed to be the second largest private yacht in the world.
• 'Home, sweet boat (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
ST. LOUIS - (KRT) - After 28 years of marriage, and nine years in the same home, Larry Long's life had become pretty predictable. He had absolutely no complaints. Life was stable, enjoyable and tranquil.
• 'Finding the right line for your tastes (San Jose Mercury News)
Here's a partial listing of what some of the major cruise lines offer: Princess, Holland America and Norwegian cruise lines all have excellent reputations for pleasing passengers. All are suited to families, reunions and other travelers. Princess has 14 ships of varying size and Holland America has 12 ships, most in the large but not giant range. Both have extensive worldwide itineraries.
• 'Senior Scene (South Coast Today)
Caregiving 101 Teleseminar: Noon-1 p.m., Oct. 6. Free roundtable discussion by telephone on issues concerning family caregivers of elders. Limited to 10 participants, pre-registration required. Call Debby Colgan, Regional Family Support Coordinator, (781) 848-3910 ext. 325.
• 'ADVENTURE CRUISING CALENDAR (Newsday.com)
Adventure and educational trips are the latest trend in cruising. Even the larger cruise companies, such as Celebrity, are getting into the act. Adventure cruising, by definition, allows passengers to have a more proactive relationship with the ports-of-call.
• 'Luxury not cheap, but it's affordable (Sun-Sentinel)
Upscale lines offer deals that bring the prices down. Want to see how the other half cruises? There are some deals out there that bring upscale cruises within splurging reach of a wider public.
• 'HURRICANE KATRINA BENEFITS (San Francisco Chronicle)
SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY Cruise A Jambalaya-style cruise on a yacht with all minimum donations of $100 going to the Red Cross. 5:30 p.m. Signature Hospitality, Pier 9, Embarcadero at Broadway. (415) 788-9100. Lost Bayou Ramblers The...
• 'The horror of houseguests (Cape Cod Times)
Everyone warned us, but we didn't listen. ''You bought a house on the Cape?'' my coworkers said. ''You're going to be the most popular person this summer. Wait and see.''
• 'Disaster unveils social problems (The Daily Beacon)
Subject: Editorial- Author: Nate Arthur- Published: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
• 'Costa BayanA Breaks Ground in the Dominican Republic (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Costa BayanA Partners, an international real estate development company, announced today that construction has begun on Costa BayanA, its group of five-star, marina residential resorts in the Dominican Republic.