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Leather And Spice

Bangkok, Thailand – Louis Vuitton 's new flagship in the ritzy Ratchaprasong district isn't just a place to splurge on luxurious leather. The French fashion house lured renowned chef Gaggan Anand to spearhead the store's gold-and-marble-trimmed dining room, which serves 17-course menus that fuse Gaggan's Indiantinged quirks with additional global flavors. The result: yuzu-foie gras sandwiches, Damier-print dumplings, and sweet potato puree in the shape of LV's signature monogram, to be licked off the plate as a playful nosethumb to fine-dining pretense. Lunch from about $100, dinner $200. gaggan.com

Shortcut To Almafi

Salerno, Italy – Getting to the Amafli Coast is about to get easier. Shuttered since 2016, the Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport reopens to commercial flights any day now (scheduled for July, fingers crossed). Initially, just two European airlines — easyJet and Volotea — will provide limited routs within Europe, but the list of carriers is expected to grow. Ongoing renovations include extending the runway (next year?) and building a new passenger terminal (let’s say 2026-ish).

London, England – Beautifully blended into Chelsea — always a bastion of unpretentious elegance — the long-awaited Joséphine is a Lyonnaise bouchon offering day-to-night deliciousness. One could just as easily pop in for a post-shopping lunch as for a special anniversary date night. The 76-seater is the latest from superstar chef Claude Bosi and wife Lucy. Borrowing from the Frenchman’s hometown traditions, the menu leans on rich, meaty fare like the must-try rabbit in mustard sauce or (much lighter) the perfectly dressed salad composée and pan-fried salmon with lentils. Three courses from about $40. josephinebouchon.com

MANGIA! MANGIA!

Milan, Italy – A beautiful new pescetarian restaurant just opened in what was originally a 19th-century kindergarten in the Porta Genova district. Sogni (Italian for “dreams") is dreamy indeed — from the plant-filled winter garden to the grand refettorio (former school canteen) featuring hand-painted tableware and a long social table. Start with an aperitivo at the zinc-topped bar, then savor chef Gianluca Clerici’s signature spaghetti with clams. Dinner from about $100. sogni.eu

Take It Outside

Maui, Hawaii – The Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria ’s ambitious $350 million renovation couldn’t be more timely. The 50,000-square-foot open-air Kilolani Spa is now the largest spa across Hawaii. Along with 40 treatment rooms, the facility boasts two lounges, halotherapy-infused infrared sauna, a hammam and hydrothermal gardens with a saltwater pool. Drawing inspiration from Kilolani (Hawaiian stargazers), treatments follow the moon’s cycles and feature products made with native botanicals. Also on the menu: sound healing, incorporating Hawaiian chants, to clear negative energy.