30 Bloggers and Travelers to Follow for Summer Vacation Advice

by Melinda Crow
Last updated:: 9:00 AM ET, Tue May 29, 2018

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Doubling Point Lighthouse, Maine, USA. (photo via BestTravelPhotography /iStock / Getty Images Plus)

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Big cruise ship in the Bay. (photo via Nadtochiy /iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Mary Poppins dances at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (photo via smckenzie/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus) (smckenzie /iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus)

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Melody Pittman

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Working with daughter, Taylor, Melody Pittman has advice for everything from cruising to theme parks on two blogs: Wherever I May Roam and Travel the South.

Dana Howard Freeman

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The best place to catch up with Dana Freeman is at Dana Freeman Travels, where she shares travel tips, info about her home state of Vermont, North American destinations, plus Latin America and Europe.

Meg Jerrard

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Yup, this is the Mapping Megan, award-winning Australian blogger and influencer who cranks out travel advice and tips from around the globe.

Christina Thomas

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If your idea of summer vacation includes food, wine, and chocolate, you are on the right track with Christina from Go Epicurista.

Shelly Rivoli

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Traveling with babies? Not a problem with the advice of the author of Travels with Baby. Catch Shelly's amazing advice on her blog by the same name, or on the Online magazine she manages: Family Travel 411.

Sandra Foyt

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Sandra's photography is enough to inspire anyone to hit the road in search of the beauty she manages to capture. She writes about her travels at several outlets, including Getaway Mavens.

Tammilee Tilson

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Tammilee Tips has travel advice for cruising, national parks and a good array of North American destinations. Plus, a weekly crockpot recipe to make vacationing even easier.

Janice Mucalov

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Janice and her husband, George, blog at the award-winning Sand in My Suitcase, where they write about hotels, cruises, and fun destinations.

Jody Halsted

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Planning to vacay in Ireland? Jody has a lock on the best info about where to go, how to get there, and can even help you plan a special itinerary at Ireland Family Vacations.

Dennis Littley

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Want to travel like a chef? Follow in Chef Dennis' footsteps as he visits the Outer Banks, Estes Park, Colorado, or New Brunswick. You'll get the inside track on where to eat at some of the best vacation spots around the globe at Ask Chef Dennis.

Eric Stoen

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Award-winning Eric Stoen is the dad behind Travel Babbo, who's Instagram feed may be the inspiration you need to convince you that you can take your kids anywhere in the world.

Michele Peterson

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You can get lost in Michele's blog, A Taste for Travel as the Canadian writer explores destinations in throughout North America and Europe.

Gary Arndt

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Two hundred thousand Instagram followers of Everything Everywhere probably are not wrong. Explore Gary's award-winning photograph to add a few dozen spots to your vacation bucket list.

Irene Levine

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Want to know what a psychologist says about travel? Find out at More Time to Travel, where Irene shares thoughts and ideas for post-midlifers.

Howard Blount

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Go beyond the usual tips and tricks of travel with Howard's deep dives into culture and history as he road trips across the country with his co-pilot Jerry at Back Road Planet.

Donna Meyer

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Donna shares her travel ventures as a mid-life solo female traveler, with details and inspirations at Nomad Women.

Daryl and Mindi Hirsch

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Each month more than half a million people hang out on the Pinterest boards of 2foodtrippers to get the scoop on the food and fun this crazy couple is stirring up.

Justin + Lauren

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With 64,000 Instagram followers at justinpluslauren, you know the photography is amazing, but even more amazing is that their blog focuses on what they call "kind" travel-eco-friendly, animal-friendly, people-friendly.

Karilyn Owen

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Join the 33,000 Instagram followers of nobackhome who find inspiration in the family images Karilyn posts from her home in Southern California and beyond.

Kirsten Maxwell

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Find out where a Travelocity Ambassador goes with her kids, and all the details you need to make it happen by hanging out on her Pinterest boards at kidsareatrip.

Cathy Merrifield

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Get a handle on travel throughout New England and beyond by following Cathy on Pinterest at RoarLoud.

Nedra McDaniel

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Adventure Mom covers food, drink, entertainment and adventure across the country at destinations you may never have thought to try-think Omaha, Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Mary Jo Manzanares

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Check out Traveling with MJ for travel details from around the globe. Or get her fun podcast, Where Else to Go, available on iTunes or Google Play.

Susan Renner-Eggleston

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If luxury travel is your style, you cannot miss the Instagram posts at luxurycolmnist as Susan explores the world's most luxurious accommodations.

Lina and David Stock

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With a slogan of "Dream. Dare. Diverge." it stands to reason that Lina and David don't offer boring travel advice. Keep up with their adventures and get ideas for planning your own on Facebook at Divergent Travelers.

Captain Kate McCue

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Ever wonder what a cruise ship captain does in her spare time? (Yes, I said "her.") Captain Kate McCue shares her adventurous life on Instagram. Follow along with 38,000 other people for inspiration from the high seas.

Chris and Heather Boothman

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For help planning the perfect weekend escape, turn to A Brit & a Southerner. They've got you covered from NYC to Disney, plus a great selection of ideas for short stays in foreign destinations.

Jeffrey Lehman

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As the host of PBS' Weekend Explorer, Jeffery explores some of the world's most amazing places, from New Mexico to Hong Kong. Follow his travels on Instagram to go beyond the program.

Kristin Henning

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As the winner of multiple awards for her travel writing, Kristin knows her stuff. Follow her adventures with husband Tom on Facebook at TravelsPast50.