Top 13 Things To Do In Houston With Kids

With 7 days up our sleeves, we packed a whole lotta family fun into the city that epitomises where “everything is bigger in Texas”. From rocket ships to rodeos, you’ll find it on this enthralling countdown.
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Wish you were here? _ The iconic Isla Holbox in Mexico. Who would you share your hammock with? Tag them in a comment 👈👈👈 _ We were here a couple weeks ago. But it feels like yesterday. Our time in Playa del Carmen is coming to an end as we fly out this coming Monday. I'll definitely miss days like this. _ Today Erin and I completed our @paditv Open Water scuba diving certificate. Now we can dive anywhere in the world! Where should we put our newfound skills to use? _ #mexico

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"There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." – Douglas H. Everett _ Sunset over the very dreamy Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, Indonesia. Who would you like to share this with? 🌟Tag them in a comment below! 🌟 _ If you haven't visited recently, check out the new articles on travelwithbender.com from our recent Northern California road trip. We managed to find gold... Literally! _ @lemeridienbali #beautifulhotels

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Win $1000 Adventure From #ShareYourBROOKSIDE

Thanks to delicious Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars, which combine intriguing ingredients and fruit flavours, we’ve got a $1000 to give away towards your next adventure.
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"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." – Martin Luther King, Jr. _ The colours of Canada. _ Two Jack Lake near Banff, Alberta, Canada. One of the many amazingly inspiring spots to stop and soak up nature's beauty around Banff. _ #ExploreCanada #travelalberta

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"To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself." – Soren Kierkegaard _ Watching the stunning sunset on Isla Mujeres in Mexico. _ During our stay in Mexico we're using @tepwireless to stay online whenever we go out. For more details check our full review on travelwithbender.com. _ #mexico #sunsetlovers

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Sky blue in NYC from @nymarriottdowntown this weekend. _ "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work." – Stephen King _ On Mondays I think about this quote from one of the successful writers of our time. And it motivates me to action. What motivates you on Mondays? _ #UnexpectedNYC #newyorkcity

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"It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." – Elizabeth Kubler-Ross _ Driving a golf cart along the powder white sandy beach on Isla Holbox, Mexico. This is the primary mode of transportation on this dreamy island. Sounds like your dream holiday too? _ #dream_image #amazingplacestovisit #mexico

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"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them." - Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) _ Looking up in front of @nymarriottdowntown in New York. _ Check our bio link for more details on a special discount from Marriott. And soon I'll also share details on a new competition to win free nights at Marriott's NYC hotels. _ #citybestpics #newyorkcity #UnexpectedNYC

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17 Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids

With a reputation for it's high prices, we discovered San Francisco can still be a budget-friendly family vacation destination when you know where to go. Here's our recommendations for places to take the kids.
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"Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds." - Marta _ Watching you... _ Street art in Isla Holbox, Mexico. _ #mexico #straighfacades

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Staying at the @nymarriottdowntown this weekend in New York. And can't get enough of this incredible Manhattan view of One World Trade Center. _ In the past this area was frequented by business travellers, but now more families are being drawn to the revitalized downtown. There's so much to see and do. What's your favourite NYC downtown attraction/sight? _ #UnexpectedNYC

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6 Day California Road Trip: Sacramento To San Francisco

Follow our jam-packed road trip through Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado, Tuolumne County, and San Francisco. There’s so many amazing things to see and do in the gorgeous part of California, and the best way to explore is by road.
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"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." - Mother Teresa _ Today we went swimming with whale sharks off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. _ These gentle giants feed on plankton in the warm Caribbean Sea. Apart from their eating habits, surprisingly little is known about them. _ Our tour guide was very respectful to the creatures and their environment. Extreme care was taken at every step of the tour. If you're choosing a whale tour, make sure they respect the environment. _ After our swim the captain guided our boat to the shallows of Isla Mujeres where we enjoyed lunch and a swim in the luminescent turquoise water you see here. Inspirational! _ @viatortravel #islamujeres #whalesharks #mexico

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Living The Dream: Making Lemonade From Lemons

After losing all their possessions to Hurricane Sandy in 2013, instead of moving to a new home, Christel moved her family onto a sailboat and they have been sailing the world ever since. They truly decided to make lemonade from lemons and are Living The Dream.
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