Article: JINX SHIP SKIPPER'S 3-DAY COVER-UP; He failed to tell passengers about killer bug.(News)

Article: *Hearts of stone
The Independent - London;  June 24, 2008 ;     251 words ... ... Ian Hamilton, film director Charles Martin Smith and First Minister Alex Salmond around the historic Stone of Scone at Edinbugh Castle. Mr Martin Smith's new film, The Stone Of Destiny, tells the story of Mr Hamilton's daring raid on Westminster Abbey ...

Article: WE LEARNED THE WORST FROM NOTE ON OUR BED.(News)
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland);  June 29, 1998 ;     700+ words ... ... dream cruise" was almost over. But Direct Cruises had known on Wednesday that water samples ... letter. "There was no-one from Direct Cruises at Greenock this morning to speak to ... Disease' was the final straw. "Direct Cruises must have known something was wrong ...

Article: MORE HOT WATER!; But now the ship owners take the blame.(News)
Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland);  April 19, 1998 ;     649 words ... ... time." Last night, the bosses of Direct Cruises - the operators - agreed the problems ... They were flown back to Scotland at Direct Cruises' expense - and given a refund. Another ... holidaymakers. Last night, Sydney supported Direct Cruises boss John Boyle. The singer said ...

Article: Money bags Money machine; 4 WAYS TO WIN!(News)
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland);  April 18, 1998 ;     700+ words ... ... luxury cruise for a family of four from Direct Cruises to be won every week. All of which ... luxury cruise for a family of four from Direct Cruises with Money Bags Money Machine simply ... luxury cruise for a family of four from Direct Cruises, the cruising division of Direct Holidays ...

Article: Family's nightmare holiday at sea.
Birmingham Evening Mail (England);  October 20, 1998 ;     437 words ... ... Castle, operated by London-based Direct Cruises which was recently purchased by the giant Airtours Group. Direct Cruises has now offered the family pounds ... Dove . The Doves, who wrote to Direct Cruises asking for a refund, also complained ...

Article: Family's nightmare holiday at sea
Evening Mail;  October 20, 1998 ;     425 words ... ... Castle, operated by London-based Direct Cruises which was recently purchased by the giant Airtours Group. Direct Cruises has now offered the family pounds ... MrsDove. The Doves, who wrote to Direct Cruises asking for a refund, also complained ...

Article: Holiday fears as cruise firm hits the rocks; Receivers seize ...
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland);  February 24, 1999 ;     634 words ... ... debts. Glasgow-based travel firm Direct Cruises, who operate the ship, are desperately ... just pounds 650 for a fortnight. A Direct Cruises spokeswoman said around 2000 people ... its first holiday season chartered to Direct Cruises. The ship was dogged by technical ...