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@ThisTimeTomorrow’s Krystal Bick as captured by Ty Johnson in Assouline’s “Lake Como Idyll”

In the latest edition of Wanderlust, we’ve rounded up a selection of luxurious travel tomes to inspire your next adventure. Whether it’s a classic Bahamian stay at the Ocean Club or a deep dive into India’s textile legacy, these recently published books will transport you to far-flung locales this summer and beyond.

  1. Assouline Lake Como travel book

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    Lake Como Idyll

    This feast for the eyes, written by journalist Massimo Navain, reveals the unparalleled mystique of the northern Italian alpine lagoon, a coveted vacation spot for all manner of creatives.
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  2. Assouline Monte Carlo travel book

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    Monte Carlo

    “Monte Carlo” offers a snapshot of Monaco’s culture and heritage through colorful imagery, the witticisms of resident Ségolène Cazenave Manara, and prose from historic fans like Jean Cocteau and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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  3. Great Escapes Greece hotel book

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    Great Escapes Greece: The Hotel Book

    If you’re feeling like everyone else was in Greece this summer, you’re right. It’s not too late to plan your own Greek sojourn, though, and this tome from Taschen is the perfect guide.
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  4. Assouline – The Ocean Club book

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    The Ocean Club

    If the Caribbean beaches call to you, “The Ocean Club,” by Vanity Fair’s James Reginato, parses the intrigue of the Bahamian hotel which has played host to everyone from politicos to the Slim Aarons set to the Beatles.
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  5. India in Fashion book about the impact of Indian dress and textiles on the fashionable imagination

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    India in Fashion

    World of Interiors Editor in Chief Hamish Bowles brings readers on a sartorial journey spanning from the 18th century to today in Rizzoli’s “India in Fashion,” an homage to Indian craftsmanship and the international design impact of traditional textiles and embroideries.
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  6. Assouline Louis Vuitton Skin: The Architecture of Luxury book

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    Louis Vuitton Skin: The Architecture of Luxury

    For a little bit of luxury here, there, and every-where, pick up “Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury,” an examination of the visual history of Louis Vuitton boutique facades, from Jun Aoki’s Tokyo Bay–inspired rippled glass to Frank Gehry’s sleek postmodernist iterations.
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  7. Wallpaper* City Guides Book Set

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    Wallpaper* City Guides

    Even though there are myriad digital travel options at our fingertips, a classic city guide still holds a place in our heart. The Wallpaper City Guides, published by Phaidon, remains our go-to and spans the globe—from Austin to Tel Aviv.
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You weren’t sad. You just needed some new boots from Versace. The Italian house’s Leopard Slice knee-high boots feature a square-toe and are crafted from soft, pony-effect calf hair for a soft touch sure to yield an instant smile.

Sure, turkey smells great on Thanksgiving, but what about the the rest of the days this holiday season? Get fully into the spirit with Diptyque’s collection of festive candles and decor that will turn your home into an instant winter wonderland. With scents like Siberian pine, juniper berry and tonka bean, and gingerbread and cinnamon, the French house’s limited-edition candles are as enjoyable to get for yourself as they are to gift to others.

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Sure, turkey smells great on Thanksgiving, but what about the the rest of the days this holiday season? Get fully into the spirit with Diptyque’s collection of festive candles and decor that will turn your home into an instant winter wonderland. With scents like Siberian pine, juniper berry and tonka bean, and gingerbread and cinnamon, the French house’s limited-edition candles are as enjoyable to get for yourself as they are to gift to others.