Amelia: It’s been a really busy year!
Mum: Yeah, your father and I are exhausted. I’m sure you are, too. We really need a rest: good thing it’s time for our January break!
Amelia: Have you finally decided where we are going: the Bahamas or the USA?
Mum: Yes, we have. We’re finally going to the Bahamas! You’ve been asking to go there for years now.
Amelia: Oh yes! Finally! Shelly was there last year, and she says it was like a paradise! I’m definitely going swimming with pigs on their Pig Beach!
Mum: I booked our flight this morning; I managed to get us some pretty cheap tickets.
Amelia: When is the flight?
Mum: Next Friday. The plane leaves at 6 a.m., and the check-in desks open around 4 a.m., but we can check in online, so we don’t have to be there that early.
Amelia: That’s OK: anything for the Bahamas! Where are we staying?
Mum: We’ve booked a room in a four-star hotel. Here are some of the photos of the rooms.
Amelia: Wow, this is really nice! We’re staying for three weeks, right?
Mum: We wanted to stay for three weeks, yes, but it will have to be two instead. We can’t stay any longer: unfortunately, the business can’t run itself. We’re leaving on 7 January and we’re returning on the 21st.
Amelia: That’s OK, I get it. But you shouldn’t be worried; Uncle Jay is experienced at running the business.
Mum: Yeah, I suppose. Oh, I almost forgot to ask. We’re renting our flat out while we’re away. Can you post the ad online?
Amelia: Sure, no problem. But first we need to do some preparation for the trip. Shelly says there’s an app for travelling that gives you various checklists, so you don’t forget anything before your departure. Do you want me to download it?
Mum: Good idea! I’ll go to the bank and get some Bahamian dollars. We need some cash when we arrive there. Anything else we need to do?
Amelia: Of course: I need to buy a new bathing suit!
Mum: Yeah, me too. OK, let’s go to the company and see whether Dad needs any help, and then go shopping later this afternoon.
Amelia: Agreed!