After a good nights sleep we awake as Allure drifts into the Bahamian port of Nassau. The hot tropical sun is starting its climb along with the temperatures. We head down to the main dining room for breakfast. Suitably nourished we grab our things and head towards the Solarium at the front of the ship. It's an adult only area and a nice place to relax and chill. The place is deserted as a lot of people have gone ashore. Having visited Nassau more than once we...

Awoke to the sound of some exotic birdsong. One of those pleasant moments when you realise your not at home and somewhere nice. No sirens, no car horns or heavy traffic.I wandered through our expansive accommodation and out onto the balcony that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The sun was just brushing the edge of the horizon, throwing pinks and oranges up into the sky. There were a few joggers out making the most of the cooler temperatures at this hour to run alon...

Orlando to Fort LauderdaleJet-lag. That must be why the clock says 04.35 but my body says 09.35. Not so bad though as was asleep by 9 last night. Bed was really comfortable.First stop is breakfast and when in Florida that means Denny's. a Grand Slam Slugger. Then a quick trip to Wal-Mart for some essential last minute toiletries and a aux cable so we can play the iPod in the car for our journey to Fort Lauderdale later.Rule changes means we can take 2 bottles...

Stage 1 - Manchester to OrlandoWide awake at 3am. Why? We don't need to leave until 7.30 for our 10.50 flight. No worries, just roll over and go back to sleep. Little voice in head."Did you remember to pack that thing"? "Yes, shush now"."What about that other thing"."What other thing"?"The thingamajiggy you need to use the other whatchamacallit"?"Oh that thing, yes I did...at least I think I did".And so on for the next hour or so.We left a little after 7.30. ...