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Maine Entry To Caviar Cruises

IN the US, up Maine way, they fondly refer to their recreational trawlers as "Down Easters". It's because the stout little lobster boats that share their DNA head east to brave the North Atlantic swells.

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European Trips In Demand

Europe is on the itinerary for early bird cruise fans, writes Mike Heard.

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Nine Lives And Counting

The Jaguar XK is more than just a new model, it carries the future of the British brand on its shoulders, reports Drive's European correspondent GREG KABLE.

Strong French Accent

Akaroa is a fusion of European and Maori culture, writes Rob Driessen.

Renault Hopes Safety Sells

The French car maker cruises into controversy with a five-star rating in its beret, reports Joshua Dowling.

`tugboat' Cruises In To Answer The Call

``The Tugboat" drifted into Pacific Bay yesterday in preparation for the Wallabies' tour of Europe to find a gunboat waiting at the dock and primed for action. Since Monday a rejuvenated, revitalised Australian rugby squad has trained in a secluded valley in Coffs Harbour, the Wallabies wit

New Year Beckons

WE knew it wouldn't take long for the ``real" millennium deals to start rolling in. Captain Cook Cruises has packages for New Year's Eve 2000 aboard the John Cadman III. Revellers can sit back in comfort with spectacular views of Sydney's fireworks while savouring a five-course a la carte m

Brazil Cruises To Win Over Australia

CHRISTCHURCH Defending champion Brazil staved off a spirited comeback from Australia to win their world under-17 soccer championship group C match 2-1 at QEII Stadium yesterday. Both Brazilian goals came from Australian defensive errors. The South Americans sat back on a 2-0 lead and Australia

Hewitt Cruises Into Semi-finals

SINGAPORE, FRIDAY Australia's Lleyton Hewitt has reached the semi-finals of the Singapore Open after easily disposing of Dutchman John van Lottum in the quarter-finals. Hewitt defeated Van Lottum 6-1, 6-2. In the second quarter-final, Mikael Tillstrom of Sweden defeated Ivan Ljubicic of Cro

War Hits Cruises

Escalating military action in Kosovo has led worried holidaymakers to cancel cruise ship holidays in Europe. President and chief executive of Cunard Line Ltd Larry Pimentel said yesterday the attacks against Kosovo posed the largest threat to the tourism shipping industry since the Gulf War.

Cruisers Facing Stormy Weather

Cruises on Sydney Harbour are one of the big tourist attractions, but the industry faces some difficult issues. ANTHONY DENNIS reports. AT this time of the year, Sydney Harbour is awash with boats, the peak season for cruise and charter vessels. Apart from the occasional tanker or liner, none

S Is For Sorrento

Almost 200 years ago, a collection of convicts, marines, civil officers, free settlers, a missionary and his wife - fewer than 400 in total - landed on a beach in the area we now know as Sorrento. This first attempt at a European settlement in Victoria failed in less than a year, mainly because of

City Fathers To Paint The Town Red For Festival

Stockholm will be the Cultural Capital of Europe next year. NORMAN NORTH previews what will be on offer. STOCKHOLM will be the Cultural Capital of Europe next year. The Swedish capital was selected for the honour by the European Union five years ago and has spent the time since preparing a yea

The Courageous Korean

Daewoo aspired to European standards with the Leganza - then bravely gave the mid-sized sedan a Japanese price. By Bill McKinnon. Daewoo deserves a gong for "Most Improved Performer". The Korean car maker this year replaced its 1980s Euroclone clunkers, the Cielo and Espero. Two new

Holden's New Vt Cruises To The Top

The new Holden Commodore has been judged by the RACV as the best large six-cylinder family car in 1997. The Commodore VT - Australian-made and designed - was judged the winner for its superior equipment, servicing costs, retained value, design and function. The chief judge, Mr Ernest Litera,