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		<title>New Ansara Hotel in Vientiane</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just found out about a new hotel in Vientiane that sounds very promising. The Ansara Hotel has just 14 rooms, two of which are large suites, built within a compound of colonial styled buildings. Room amenities include &#8211; get this &#8211; a complimentary laptop as well as free wi-fi. Soft drinks from the mini-bar [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/07/new-ansara-hotel-in-vientiane/</link>
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		<title>Previewing the Siam Kempinski Bangkok</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a long wait, but the new Siam Kempinski Bangkok, located behind Siam Paragon, is nearly ready for it&#8217;s initial opening this Thursday, 22 July. I got a tour of the hotel, as workmen scurried about and stringed orchestras auditioned in the lobby for the opening festivities. There are 303 rooms in all, more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/07/previewing-the-siam-kempinski-bangkok/</link>
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		<title>Alila Summer Escapes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Those nice people who run the POSH Alila resorts seem to have put their entire list of properties on sale this summer, just in time for those of you who haven&#8217;t yet finalized your vacation plans. The most attractive offers seem to be for Bali, where Alila now has four properties. Here, they have a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/alila-summer-escapes/</link>
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		<title>Deluxe Dive Digs in North Sulawesi &#8211; Kima Bajo Resort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just returned from a dive trip to North Sulawesi in Indonesia, where I had a chance to spend some time at one of the nicest dive resorts I&#8217;ve every seen: Kima Bajo Resort. The resort is located at one end of the small Wori Bay near the village of Kima Bajo. It is about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/kima-bajo-north-sulawesi/</link>
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		<title>The Water Library Restaurant, Bangkok</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for something a little different for your fine dining needs in Bangkok, you might want to have a look at my review of the Water Library, a very nice independent restaurant in the heart of Bangkok that offers and extensive menu of bottled waters from around the world. There&#8217;s also a long [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/the-water-library-restaurant-bangkok/</link>
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		<title>Special Opening Offers at the Westin Siray Bay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The all new Wesin Siray Bay Resort &#38; Spa officially opens for business on 1 August 2010, and to celebrate they have some fantastic rates on offer. Starting at just 2,010 Baht (US $59) for a superior ocean view room, for any day of the week, the special rates must be booked by 30 September, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/special-opening-offers-at-the-westin-siray-bay/</link>
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		<title>The Four Seasons Bangkok Invites You to Rediscover Their Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All of the hotels in the former &#34;red zone&#34; of Bangkok are now open for business, and the special offers are flying in. Here&#8217;s the latest from the Four Seasons, via the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand: The Executive Travel package, for 6,250 per night, gives you access to the Executive Lounge with the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/the-four-seasons-bangkok-invites-you-to-rediscover-their-services/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Back Packages From the Sukhothai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[And so it begins: While I&#8217;ve received a few &#34;we&#8217;re back in business&#34; emails from hotels that were closed during the red-shirt occupation of the Siam area, the Sukhothai seems to be the first out of the gate with special offers designed to lure back travelers. Although the Sukhothai was well away from most of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/06/welcome-back-packages-from-the-sukhothai/</link>
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		<title>Heritage Films to be Screened at the Amandari</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s something you won&#8217;t want to miss if you&#8217;re in Ubud, Bali this July: From July 1 – 3, 2010, the &#252;ber POSH Amandari resort will host a viewing of heritage films of Bali in conjunction with the French Cin&#233;math&#232;que of Dance and the Swedish Dance Museum. The films focus on the theme of dance, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/05/heritage-films-to-be-screened-at-the-amandari/</link>
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		<title>Banyan Tree Coming to Samui</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite brands of POSH resorts is coming to Samui at long last. The Banyan Tree is scheduled to open in the Lamai Beach area in the next few months. The resort will consist entirely of one and two bedroom pool villas. Keep an eye on the Banyan Tree web site for more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theposhguide.com/blog/2010/04/banyan-tree-coming-to-samui/</link>
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