Winter Sunshine

Next week we are heading off to Miami for our first Christmas overseas with Charlie. As Chris & I met whilst we were working overseas as holiday reps this isnt really anything new for us. We are both excited to spend Christmas in the sun rather that the cold weather we have up in Scotland.

Firstly we have a night in Fort Lauderdale before we board Allure of the Seas. As part of our booking offer back in January we didnt have the drinks package included and I have been waiting out for a deal on the personliser but have never seen one. Last night I added the drinks at £650 for myself & Chris. I have been so undecided about adding the drinks as its not cheap at £46 per person per day. I decided to add it in the end as we only have 3 stops one of those being Labadee so there are only 2 days where we will not make use of the package really. I figure a couple of coffees, several bottles of water, a pina colada or 2 around the pool at lunch, couple of glasses of wine with dinner and martini whilst watching the show I should probably break even. I think its nice to know that everything is already included and I dont need to watch my money whilst on board.

I have also booked some of the shows and the Dreamworks Character breakfast for Charlie.  As for tours we have been to Labadee before (Royal Caribbeans private getaway) This will be our day relaxing. We have a half day tour booked for Cozumel and Falmouth Jamaica is currently free although we are thinking of rafting down the Martha Brae river. Will decide once on board as I know the ship has so much to offer we might feel like making use of the on board facilities like the flow rider, zip line & climbing wall.

After the cruise we have hired a car and will drive up to Orlando on Christmas Eve where we have 3 nights booked on International drive. We plan to go to Animal Kingdom on Christmas day. Charlie has just started learning all about Space at school so we think a visit to the Kennedy Space centre is now on the cards. We also have one night booked in Cocoa Beach before our flight home from Miami.


About Me

Hello from sunny Scotland!! My name is Charlene and I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I am enjoying writing it. I live with my husband Chris, our little boy Charlie and Ozzy the Shih Poo. We recently got married in St Lucia.   I have been working…

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