May 12


Frugal fatigue

The affluent have become emotionally weary, waiting for the economy to catch up.


Hasn’t everybody seen one of those movies in which a small-plane pilot terrifies his passengers by spinning into a few barrel rolls? Luxury hotel operators feel as if they’ve been strapped into that seat for the last year and a half, and they’ve learned a few things:

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May 9
Castle Hotel Lerbach, on the Rhine

In Bergisch Gladback, Germany, the place now known as Castle Hotel Lerbach was first mentioned in a 1384 manuscript. It opened as a hotel in 1992 and is home to chef Dieter Muller, whose three-star-rated restaurant (named after him) is a highlight of any visit to Germany's wine country.

Is it one of your life goals to dine in the world’s best restaurants? Unlike the amateur review sites we mentioned in our last post, Michelin Guide writers definitely know how to find and evaluate excellent cuisine.
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