Egypt has always been known for its famous historical sites: The Pyramids, the Sphinx and Luxor temple are the most well known icons of tourism in Egypt. However, Egypt developed during the last two decades various types of tourism services in the fields of culture, entertainment, golf, diving, aqua sport, desert safari, convention, eco and therapeutic tourism.

Egypt is becoming now a golfing destination that competes with the world's best. Its courses meet international standards. It enjoys good weather. And it offers a variety of tourist attractions.

Hurghada, Sharm Al Sheikh and the surrounding areas on the red sea, contain just about everything a tourist would like to have. They make up for that with every variety of water sports, several golf courses, casinos and luxurious hotels and resorts.

As for the cultural tourism, Luxor is a living museum with vast numbers of ancient Egyptian monuments that represents one third of the whole world monuments. It is also highly targeted to tourists, and might be thought of in the same regard as a theme park, where the attractions just happen to be real monuments...

Tourism In Egypt: Lasting Memories, Biz Opportunities, Seoul Times, Korea, August 01, 2006.

With the popularity of The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, can a surge in popularity for Egyptian-themed decor be far behind? While it may be a stretch to envision a large-scale pyramid or sarcophagus in our home design, adding an element of ancient Egypt may be the fix for a room lacking personality.

"Whenever you are exposed to other cultures, it opens up your view for design. That's why we go to art galleries, travel or museum exhibits like the Frist," says Shirley Horowitz, owner of Davishire Interiors in Nashville. "To expand our horizons and encourage us to explore new things. In life and design, other cultures really can inspire us."

Horowitz should know. After touring the home of famed architect and archaeologist Sir John Soane in England, she was inspired to add Egyptian elements to her own home. The Soane's house, which is now a museum, has Egyptian elements mixed with traditional English antiques...

Bring Egypt home with one special piece, Cathi Cook Aycock, The Tennessean, Tennessee, USA, July 30, 2006.

Sir John Soane's Museum