Christopher Elliott, 07/30/12

Author of the book Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles and Shady Deals

It takes courage to whip out your camera and record TSA agents engaging in what you believe to be an unconstitutional activity.

George Hobica, 07/30/12

Syndicated travel journalist and founder of Airfarewatchdog.com

Some repeat visitors to Hawaii advise you to shun Oahu, where Honolulu is located, because it's a bit too bustling and "urban." But if you haven't visited Honolulu lately, you might be in for a surprise.

Rachel Roy, 07/27/12

Designer

One of the best things about summer is the sense of freedom the sun brings. For me, summer weekends are for exploring and discovering!

Norm Schriever, 07/30/12

Author of "Pushups in the Prayer Room"

Driving north for an hour from the city of Liberia in Costa Rica, past skinny cows in postcard-green meadows, one wonders if civilization is ever going to reemerge, and then the taxi driver slams on his brakes.

Sadie Dingfelder, 07/29/12

Travel, science and humor writer

We managed to make it out of Cape Town and head east, hugging the southern coast of Africa. The drive was, in a word, stunning. Rugged mountains loom over fields the color of tennis balls, and cliffs plunge dramatically into deep-blue ocean.

Rick Steves, 07/30/12

Writer of European travel guidebooks and host of travel shows on public television and public radio (www.ricksteves.com)

the red light district feels barricaded within one small block, defined by the metal modesty walls erected during Hitler's rule.

Xaque Gruber, 07/29/12

Writer

When entering Maine, motorists are greeted with a sign: "The way life should be." Indeed.

Priyanka Kher, 07/30/12

Writer

We drank ourselves silly that night. Starting with tequila shots, we polished off two bottles of wine between the two of us. We cracked dirty jokes, fell off our chairs laughing and fought over a bowl of peanuts.

Rebecca Fannin, 07/29/12

Author-Silicon Dragon, Startup Asia

Today, in our always on world of communications, you can travel to even remote 15,000-acre ranches in Wyoming and still stay connected.

Kevin Richberg, 07/29/12

Travel Writer/Videographer Looking for the Next Great Travel Adventure

What surprised me was that following the initial excitement of seeing the sharks up close, my mood turned quite quickly to being calm and peaceful.

Margie Goldsmith, 07/30/12

Has traveled to 120 countries

I scan the ochre mountains and golden hills, dotted with acacias and low shrubs, hoping a rhino will materialize. A Steenbok, one of the smaller antelopes bounces around nearby.

Peggy Goldman, 07/30/12

Travel expert

Many people mistakenly believe it's far too crowded and far too expensive to travel to a country hosting the Olympics. In fact, that common misconception is entirely wrong.

Jeroen Swolfs, 07/30/12

Freelance photojournalist who is traveling to all capitals of the world to document street life in each of them.

The pool was already empty by then. Some people where brought down into the basin and shot against the blue walls. Others were taken up the highest diving board and thrown off.

James M. Clash, 07/30/12

Adventurer

If you can't wind down, your blood pressure suddenly drops. I did a momentary blackout. It was only a matter of seconds, but it was adequate proof I'd done the best I could.

Jerry Lanson, 07/29/12

Journalism professor, Emerson College

Every vacation has its ups and downs. But travelers can improve their odds of a good time with a little care, the right frame of mind, a modest pace and just enough (but not too much) planning.

Peter Greenberg, 07/27/12

Travel Editor for CBS News

When the Olympic Games conclude, the UK will be on sale for the rest of the year. No gold medals will be awarded for logic, common sense or pricing.

Fodor's, 07/30/12

Fodors.com

There's no better time to eat and drink around the country than festival season.