Given the wide availability of cheap travel options, including cheap airplane tickets, cheap deals, discount hotel rooms, discount travel deals, and cheap vacation packages, it is surprising to some travelers how others are reluctant to take a trip because they do not want to leave their pets behind.
Today a record 68 percent of American homes include a pet, most of who are dogs and/or cats. The good news for pet lovers who do not want to leave their pets alone while traveling, is that pets are increasingly traveling with their human companions.
This has resulted in many more hotels and resorts not only accepting pets, but actually catering to them. The following are pet friendly lodgings in America that offer some of the most exceptional pet friendly experiences, according to Christopher Hall:
Lowes Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, CA is a historic, 439 room property on a private 15 acre peninsula close to San Diego. Dogs and cats are given their own tags and bowls when checking in. Distinctive treatment includes specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes, pooper scoopers, gourmet pet room service, pet place mats, rawhide bones, and catnip and scratch poles. Pet walking and pet sitting services are available.
Ritz Carlton in Bachelor Gulch Avon, CO is where dogs can take twice daily mountain hikes at this animal friendly 180 room facility in Vail Valley, or take part in Furry Paw Fridays canine activities. A post workout, in room doggie massage is available. Following a room service dinner of all natural pet foods is often a dessert of liver kisses.
Mandarin Oriental in Miami offers water and food bowls, a special pet menu, and a plush bed with turn down service. This is a canine focused luxury Asian inspired 324 room property. Amenities include once a day complimentary dog walking and two Doggie Boot Camp options that come with certified dog trainers. One is a Play Date while the other is a Training Date. Dogs are able to relax in canine sized bathrobes or shirts studded with Swarovksi crystals.
Muse Hotel in Manhattan is a 200 room Kimpton group property, one of the pet friendliest hotel chains. Animals of all types are welcome to stay with hotel guests. Amenities include pet bowls and beds, dog leashes, organic treats, and squeak toys. Pet sitting, grooming, walking, massage, and acupuncture is available. This is one of the few pet friendly hotels that charge no pet fee.
Topnotch Resort in Stowe, VT encourages its guests to bring dogs, but not cats, to its 68 room, 23 home luxury property which offers many outdoor activities. Staff will recommend specific hiking routes in the Green Mountains to take with your dog, ranging from easy to moderately difficult as well as areas where your dog can partake in river swimming holes. Rover Reiki sessions are offered at the Spa at Topnotch as well as a fleece wrapped AeroBed for your canine to sleep on. This is another unique resort that charges no pet fee.
W Chicago-City Center: Chicago is a 402 room property that is part of the very pet friendly W chain that encourages people to bring Fido along for some pampering too and to order Tuna tartar on ice for Fluffy. Amenities include pet toys, a pet bed, and a turndown treat. Grooming and pet sitting services are available as well as a Windy City stroll with a professional walker.
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