Archive for Category: "Travel with Pets"
Video Travel Tip: Traveling with Pets
Traveling with your pet is always tempting, but there are some things you should know before bringing Fido along for the family vacation. Step one: make sure you know the fine print of the pet policy for the location you are visiting. And it’s not just the hotel policy that’s important. Travelers also needs to [...]
Travel Tip: The Fine Print of Pet-Friendly Hotels
I get it, our pets are part of the family. But do your research ahead of time or you may find it costs more to take them on the road than to leave them at home. Although many hotels advertise as being pet-friendly, what they don’t broadcast is how much it can cost. Even if [...]
Travel Tip: Canine Cruising
Traveling with a pet is not always easy, but the good news is there are some seafaring options for dogs—and their owners—to experience together. Believe it or not, dogs and cats are allowed on the high-end Queen Mary 2. The ship offers kennel service on transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton. With a dedicated [...]
Travel Tip: Pet-Friendly Airports
If you’re a pet owner, you know our pets are part of the family. And while the airlines don’t make it easy to travel with animals, some airports are a different story. In cities like Boston, Portland, Denver, and Columbus, Ohio, travelers can find small pet “relief” areas outside many terminals. Usually it’s a fenced [...]
Travel Tip: Flying With Pets Safety Tips
Travel Tip: Flying With Pets Safety Tips Chances are you were horrified by the reports of seven puppies that died after an American Airlines flight. We’ve said it before, and it bears repeating: flying animals in the cargo hold can be dangerous, so here’s what you need to know.
Truly Pet-Friendly Hotels
Plenty of hotels these days claim to be welcoming to pets—and a growing number truly are. Of course, at some hotels, their pet-friendly position is little more than a marketing gimmick. But at other hotels, the staff and facilities are truly welcoming to canine companions. Some have even developed innovative programs, like “doggie high tea” [...]
Pet-Friendly Public Transportation
Traveling with your dog can be a hassle, but some cities are more accommodating than others when it comes to schlepping your pet on public transportation.
Gadgets and Gifts for Your Traveling Pets
If you’re like my pet-loving family, you hang an extra stocking over the fireplace or stock up on gifts for your furry friends around the holidays. So how about really treating your pet with a travel gadget or travel gear? Some of these items may seem extravagant—if not outlandish—but some pet lovers will go to [...]
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