Book excerpt: The Friars Accommodation Guide quickly established a reputation as a beautiful handbook of top-class accommodation throughout New Zealand, complete with full colour photographs of the venues and descriptive text of special features and amenities. Now in their 14th year of publication, the Friars Guide continues to offer the discerning traveller reliable information on the best places to stay in New Zealand. Featuring top of the range bed and breakfast and self-contained accommodation, along with the best accommodation offering fine dining, this guide is the definitive reference to top New Zealand accommodation.