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We had a Central Park balcony and it was very nice. Looking at live trees and beautiful walkways, and people strolling along was very different than looking at the open sea. We very much enjoyed it.

This was a great review. We loved our cruise on the Allure and would only make few comments, not criticisms. Like you we thought that there were fewer food selections, and though the food was fine...we certainly did not go hungry...it was not exceptional. And agree that the Windjammer dining room was tight. I've always enjoyed an omelet station on a cruise and the prepared omelets were just OK, as were the prepared fried eggs. With so many people that's probably the best way to serve them. My only other "comment" would be the lack of TV stations. I realize that one does not need to watch TV on a cruise, but there are down times like when you are dressing for dinner, or before you turn in that a good selection of channels would be nice.

We used the luggage valet service and it was fantastic. Once your luggage is out of your room you do not see it until you arrive at your final destination. Your boarding pass arrives the night before, so once through TSA find your gate and you're done. It's so wonderful to be able to avoid the luggage hassle.