San Francisco, my fair foggy city, is pro-cycling, but when I travel I'm always awed by bike-sharing programs that are popping up in cities like Paris, London, Miami, and many others around the world. The concept is simple: pay a few dollars (and swipe your credit card as deposit) and you can easily hop on one of thousands of bikes stationed throughout a city and ride for as long as you like. Read more

Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more

Spring seems to be in full force, so what's the best thing to do? Get outside! And while I love a good outdoor workout, I also love ways that incorporate being active with doing something fun. Here are my favorite ways to sneak fitness while enjoying the nice weather. Hiking. One of my favorite things to do is have a picnic outside when the weather starts getting better. But what better way to Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! March is always a tough month to get through. The festivities of the holidays are over, the gleam of the new year has worn off, and the warmth of spring is not…quite…here yet. Consider packing your suitcase and taking a spontaneous trip to one of these places that are currently offering great deals. Here are three Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's official, NYC has tennis fever! The courtside champs have been spotted around the Big Apple as they're in town for this week's US Open Tennis Championship. Selfers mingled with tennis greats at the 12th Annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis including James Blake, Rafael Nadal, Mardy Fish, and Vera Zvonareva were also in Read more

Planning to drown yourself in love, wine, and delicious California cuisine in the wine country? Looking to escape to New York to find the beauty in the urban jungle and each other? Maybe you're setting out to the sea, or have designs for the ultimate romantic getaway to Paris, the charming city of love. No matter where you and your honey are headed this Summer, we have tips to keep the trip Read more

If the blustery Winter weather has you daydreaming about your next getaway, it may be time to put that plan into action. The beginning of the year is typically the slowest travel time, meaning companies are trying to entice you to buy with great flight or hotel discounts. But no matter when you start planning for that Summer vacation, booking a flight and a place to stay is only half the battle. Read more