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Duathlons are becoming more popular with multisport athletes and new competitors. Learn more about this fast-growing endurance race that includes running and biking.

Nap (Siesta, in Spanish) has been a tradition for years in Spain, but now, new investigations claim it to be healthy and a good way to improve our way of live

Two groups of researchers have shown the health benefits of a daily siesta or afternoon nap of up to 90 minutes.

Sarasota's breathtaking beauty is only the beginning of what the town has to offer. Along with world-class beaches, the cultural scene is one of the best in the country.

Naps can be life savers as they can help to ward off heart disease that results from prolonged lack of sleep which can contribute to high blood pressure.

Sarasota is a casual yet sophisticated vacation destination in western Florida. Fido or Fifi are welcome to travel along when you stay at a pet friendly hotel.

Sun kissed beaches, tropical weather, palm trees - Florida beaches are considered a paradise by tourists and locals alike.

Blaize Clement's Dixie Hemingway series continues to satisfy both mystery readers and pet owners with a hero equally committed to the pets in her care and to justice.

A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.

An expansive 21st century wine store, bar and café has set up digs in a 1914 mansion that once belonged to the governor.

El Campello, Spain is about 11 kilometers north of Alicante along the Costa Blanca in the region of Valencia. It commemorates the day the Christians defeated the Moors.

Baqueira-Beret, Spain's largest ski resort, offers plenty of terrain, and a singular cross-cultural experience not found elsewhere in Europe's ski country.

Sarasota's circus heritage is just one of the reasons kids will enjoy visiting this Florida gulf coast town.

Sarasota, Florida welcomes vacationers with their four-legged-fur-children.

If you travel to Seville, Andalucia, Spain, you will find a seriously sexy, passionate city. The home of bullfighting and flamenco is something special.

Camarinas in Galicia, the northern province of Spain, is famous for a tragic ship wreck as well as the beautiful lace that´s made there.

Some of the lesser known gardens open to the public in Granada province in Southern Spain include concert destinations and a summer home of the famous Spanish poet Lorca.

Called desayuno, breakfast in Mexico consists of coffee and bread. However, a lush brunch or almuerzo is often enjoyed.

The New York Rangers add Swede leader Mats Sundin to their radar. They will need to shed salary to add him. A handful of Canadian-based teams are viable candidates

The 'Writers' Lab' at the Skyros Centre in Greece has built up a high reputation for its 2-week creative writing courses which aim to encourage people's writing talents.

A look at the delights of the historic towns of Javea and Denia, and the villages of the Jalon and Orba Valleys.

With its sensational spa, superb pools and a championship golf course, romantic Finca Cortesin is paradise for golfers and the best honeymoon hideaway in Andalusia.

With the travel dollar tighter than ever, it's tempting to cut corners to save money when traveling. Here are 5 things you should never skimp on.

If jet-setting off to Rome, Florence, Venice or other Italian cities, take a quick look at some of the customs and protocols. The trip to Europe will be a bit smoother

Every actor is faced with the challenge of being as mentally and physically present as possible during their audition in order to show themselves at their best.

Originally a small farm and orchard, Cortijo Romero offers a variety of week-long alternative, holistic and personal development course holidays throughout the year.

Polyphasic sleep, which utilises a set of short power naps instead of one long stretch of sleep, has been attempted in several different forms.

The commute, the coworkers, the cost of gasoline: it's enough to make one long to work from home. But running a home-based business is not for everyone.

When the season is right, there is no reason not to indulge in a fresh fruit beverage. Daiquiris, Piña Coladas, and other frozen drinks are easy and fun to make at home!

Two hundred small carp nibble off dead skin cells from calloused feet at Sarasota's A.J. Salon and Spa, Florida's first spa offering live fish pedicures.

Manzanita, Oregon is known for its laid-back atmosphere and talented artisans, as well as its proximity to mountain hiking, fishing, boating and jaw-dropping vistas.

Hidden away off a dusty lane in the southern end of the Uco Valley wine region of Mendoza is Finca La Celia, a very old winery that offers anything but old-style wines.

International cooking is fun for parties and special occasions. Here are some Mexican recipes that kids can make with a little bit of adult supervision.

Human beings may not be designed to nap. It is evident, however, that the nap is back, whether it be the catnap, the power nap, the siesta, or now - the "treat" nap.

People who nap use napping to renew or recharge their energy level, or to catch up on lost sleep.

Learn about the Argentine wine capital of Mendoza, what to take and what to leave behind for an enjoyable trip.

Pollença has been welcoming visitors since Roman times. The town is surounded by high-quality villas and hotels making a great base for exploring this part of Mallorca.

Polo is a growing sport which has been around for thousands of years. Argentina is now the world leader in polo and is an excellent place to learn on holiday.

The Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel is a favorite with North American and European travelers visiting the artist community of Tlaquepaque, Mexico, near Guadalajara.

Building buffs with a few hours to spare will love Tour Sarasota's self-guidedstroll through more than a century of the county's architectural heritage.

Emily D. West, the Yellow Rose of Texas, is someone of legend who helped the Texans to win the Battle of San Jacinto and lives in Texan history as a great heroine.

Using Virgin America aircraft to fly routes from the Northeast and Midwest, Direct Air commenced service into Punta Gorda, Florida, on November 21.

Vishrambaug Wada epitomizes the rich ancient Indian past under the Marathas. The structure in the Peshwai architecture style evolved under the patronage of Peshwas.

Amsterdam's prettiest park is a haven for walking, cycling and horse riding, with over 100 miles of trails winding among tree-lined avenues and grassy meadows.

Shopping away from home can be fascinating, and Gran Canaria is no exception. Try the C.C Atlantico in Vecindario or a Shopping Trip to Las Palmas for a holiday bargain.

While Buenos Aires hollers boisterously across the bay, Montevideo merely whispers confidently. It is this polite welcome that entices travellers to this enchanting city.

Madrid extends an olive branch to travelers and gardeners interested in finding out about a culture from a country's plants and produce.

This article provides some techniques that can help reduce fatigue and increase energy.

As herbivores, horses have acute senses of hearing, smell and sight - coupled with speed and agility, their major defences against falling prey to a hunter.

Too often Istanbul begins to wear out the over-zealous visitor. Yet two often-overlooked places are but a brief stroll from Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet.