Here are some links I recommend:

Steve Shapiro, innovation expert and author of Goal-Free Living:  http://www.steveshapiro.com

Lesley Abravanel Andersson, The Miami Herald: http://blogs.herald.com/scene_in_the_tropics/

Kara Richardson Whitely: prepare to be inspired by the story of a determined woman who lost 120 pounds in a quest to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro: http://www.fatwomanonthemountain.com

Margot Tohn: If you drive into New York City, this author has created the equivalent of Zagat's for parking garages.  Her guide, called Park-It NYC and other related materials are described in full at http://www.parkitguides.com