We have a Nikon Coolpix 950 (old) and are very content with it.But it's rather expensive. Go for a welknown one with a good optical zoom. They sometimes review digital cameras in computer magazines (MacWorld) and compare different brands.
I found this site - have a look! (click on Forums in the left field, and you can choose)
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1007
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