A mixed travel article that looks beyond the normal tourist routes and offers alternative ways of enjoying some of what Luxor has to offer. The first part of the article focuses exlusively on the joys of the Movenpick Hotel on Crocodile Island, but it later discusses different ways of getting around, including donkey, hot air balloon and bicycle: "The West Bank is more relaxed and it is possible to escape the elements and etch out your own way. My husband's favourite mode of West Bank exploration is the bicycle, and we are all converts to his method. You need to be in shape though, as distances as you head out to the Valley of Kings and Queens are long. You might want to keep the bike part of your tour to the Temples of Habu, the Ramaseum and closer sites, especially that the sun can be harsh even in winter. Try to schedule your time outdoors in the early morning or late afternoon -- which is when the tombs are said to have the fewest visitors. In the summer, stick to the early mornings and make sure to keep yourself hydrated."
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