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Comment by Sarah Irving on December 20, 2010 at 8:13pm

New blog post on the effects of conflict on tourism, and the rights and wrongs of encouraging tourists to come to conflict-affected areas: http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/rubbernecking-or-learning

Comment by Asif Anwar on September 7, 2010 at 3:47am

Coming to visit Hunza & North Pakistan. Islamabad is the first stop to start these destinations.
Convenient 20 Minutes drive from Islamabad International Airport, Continental Guest House stands proudly in the most comfortable and yet strategic location in Islamabad and within easy reach of Govt. Offices, Foreign Missions, Prime Minister Secretariat, Cabinet Block, Shopping areas and enchanting amusement sites. Artistic, and lavishly appointed suites, double and single rooms provide you the comfort and amenities that are found in deluxe hotel chains worldwide.


Continental House undoubtedly claim to be the best guest house in Islamabad. One of the top tourist review website, TripAdvisor has ranked Continental amongst the best Hotels & Guest Houses in Islamabad.

94A Nazimuddin Road, F-8/4 Islamabad, Pakistan
92 51 2256670, 2256671
continentalhouse@hotmail.com

Amenities

* Elegantly furnished rooms are equipped with individually controlled Air-conditioning System, Central Heating, mini bar, Satellite entertainment, In-House movies, and … …Utilities like Hair Dryers, Toiletries etc.
* Executive room has a kitchenette with Microwave Oven, Toaster, Coffee Maker and Refrigerator
* Nation wide and International Direct Dialing facility
* 24 hours functional kitchen with Pakistani, Chinese and Continental Cuisine
* Same day Dry Cleaning (If deposited before 10 a.m.)
* Doctor on Call

* The Business center is equipped with Personal Computers, Fax Machines, Direct Dialing Telephones, High-speed Internet, Copier, Scanner, Printer and e-mail facilities for our Precious Business Travelers
* State-of-the-art conference facility is available with latest audio-visual equipment for 35 to 40 Persons
* Latest Health Club
* Ample car parking
* Rent a car service (24x7)
* Help Desk for information about Traveling, Guide Maps & Logistics etc.
* All credit cards are accepted
* Professional Security Guards with arms and metal detectors. Protected by “WATCH GUARDS” (D.S.M)

Complementary Offers:

* Pick or drop from the Airport, Daewoo bus stand
* Welcome Drinks
* Flower & Fruit Basket
* Breakfast (Continental and Pakistani)
* News Papers
* DSL/WI-FI (2MB)
* WIMAX (15GB) Internet connections (through satellite)
* Shoe Shine
* Pressing
* Evening Tea/ Coffee


We ensure luxury accommodation
“Fantastic accommodation in every way!"
“Amazing value & attention to detail".
“Where you arrive as a strangers and leave as friends”

Comment by Sarah Irving on July 7, 2010 at 9:23am

Kathleen Jamie's 'Among Muslims' - 'luminous' travel writing on Pakistan http://tinyurl.com/3x9awjj

Comment by Sarah Irving on June 28, 2010 at 11:47am

This time next year, my husband and I will be returning from Australia back to the UK, travelling overland, and I've just started blogging the planning and the journey itself here: http://overlanding.wordpress.com/. Any comments, suggestions, advice and other people's experiences on this kind of journey will be gratefully received.

Comment by tour-pakistan on February 22, 2010 at 12:52pm

But people now started to concluding on the Media News, as how they are sincere and commited with their jobs. This means, if someone look on the ground realities, for sure will observe totally different, therefore projecting/ presenting this country negatively only limited till media, but entire country especially country sides are quite safest places to explore.

Comment by David Paul Appell on February 22, 2010 at 12:01pm

A good example of how there's much more to Pakistan than scary headlines!

Pakistan – Fashion Week
by Salmon Massod


"LAHORE, Pakistan — Security for Lahore Fashion Week was, inevitably, tight.

The show was organized by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council and it saw the glitterati of Lahore applauding 32 designers from around the country who gathered to celebrate a glamorous event that organizers showcased as being representative of Pakistan’s rich culture, and burgeoning fashion industry.

Seats were filled almost immediately for the eight shows every day, forcing many to stand amid mad screams, applause, boisterous cheering and blaring music as 30 models sashayed down the aisle. There was enough of a display of cleavage, navel and skin to infuriate the country’s conservative mullahs."

Entire article: http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/pakistan-fashion-week/