The LA Times has an article that says For better digital photographs, focus inward. It gives advice on how to know your own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of your camera. The first step, is to know yourself: are you a nature lover? graphically-oriented? maybe you're ultra-organized on a trip?
Also, get to know your digital camera before you travel. Practice shooting moving objects and know how and when to use your camera's settings. Also, have a theme to your shots and make it a fun activity.
