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Rating  - Good for information
Dr. Elder definitely describes the places he visits in New Zealand adequately and the book gives some good information for people who are planning a trip in the future.
However, I took many of his impressions about the people he met with a grain of salt. Dr. Elder seemed much more forgiving of people who may have erred if they had a good bottle of wine. He seemed harshly judgmental and impatient many times which made me regret purchasing the book, especially since the majority of the text deals with the people he met along the way.
Rating - Trying to impress you
I was very disappointed in this book as it really said nothing about NZ. Rather it is an attempt of one arrogant New Yorker's idea of how to impress you with how well he can judge people and wine.
I couldn't finish it. This is rare for me as I am a compulsive reader. I don't usually review books....but if you want to know about NZ this is *not* the item.
Rating  - Inspires to visit NZ, but without the author
I purchased this book because I enjoy reading personal accounts of travel as a jumping off point to plan my own trips. The best of these books inspire you to visit the described locations and wish that the author could travel with you.
Although I enjoyed the descriptions of New Zealand and the Kiwis, the tone and attitudes of the author made me hope that I would never meet him, in New Zealand or elsewhere. Because of this limitation, I am extremely unlikely to re-read this book. Once is enough time of my life to spend with Mr. Elder.
If you are looking for an entertaining travel book from an author you may still like as a person at the end of the book, I strongly recommend In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. I've read this book cover to cover at least twice and will occasionally pick it up just to read a chapter at random. I find it funny and informative at the same time.
Rating  - Book review
Reads well. Good insight into the ins and outs of staying at homestays and farmstays.
Rating  - Guide Book to New Zealand
I really enjoyed reading this book daily. It was like spending an hour a day with Dr. Elder in New Zealand. His writing really brought his journey alive. I laughed out loud several times at his humor and wit. This book will take you with him as he travels from home stay to home stay in the wonderful Southern Pacific island nation of New Zealand during the mild winter. You will get to meet the owners of each homestay that open up their homes to travelers. This sounds much more enjoyable than the cookie cutter hotels. The traveller receives wonderful fresh from the farm juices, breads, fruits, and some times hours old fish caught from the ocean. This sounds wonderful when compared to fast food and hotels with continental breakfasts. Also I love Dr. Elder's three rules on vacation: No fast food, No T.V., and No hotels(if possible). I also found the historical background of New Zealand interesting, I learned a lot from this book about a country I new nothing about. It is a must see travel destination for me now.
In the back of the book Dr. Elder leaves you with the information yo you will need to plan your own successful vacation. You will receive the addresses and phone numbers of all the best country home stays that were visited. You will also receive information on all the best guides and tours. He lists web sites to visit to prepare, and what to pack. Also you will receive great advice on how to travel business class at better prices and how to lessen the effects of jet lag. I highly recommend.
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