Well I'm still here in NY, planning is well underway for my trip. 6 weeks and counting ! Boy I hope this stuff in the middle east blows over by September. I found out that I'll be staying at Le Meridien in Luxor, doesn't the hotel look amazing, it's right on the Nile ! http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1809 Kerry :-)