| Families often bring their dogs on holidays. Most | | | | Another option for travelers with pets - and an |
| people are aware that many hotels and motels allow | | | | option that's becoming more popular - is a cottage or |
| pets - but what about other types of | | | | vacation rental. One advantage of a vacation rental is |
| accommodations? Travelers with pets actually have a | | | | the privacy. Often times, it's a single unit on its own |
| lot of choices, from bed & breakfasts to | | | | property. Your dog has lots of room to run and play, |
| cottage resorts and vacation rentals, and even the | | | | and the occasional bark is less likely to disturb anyone |
| occasional spa. | | | | since there are no other guests. Plus a vacation rental |
| The diversity of pet-friendly lodging provides options | | | | often has much more room for your family and dog |
| for pet owners who may have something special in | | | | to relax (both indoors and outdoors) without having |
| mind. For instance, a couple seeking a romantic | | | | to worry about bumping into other guests. |
| weekend away can stay at one of the many Bed | | | | Not every lodging allows pets, so make sure you |
| & Breakfasts that welcome pets. Pets that stay | | | | check before you book, even if you've stayed there |
| in a B&B should be comfortable being in close | | | | before. This is especially important if you plan to bring |
| quarters with other people; shouldn't be excitable (no | | | | a pet other than a dog: many accommodations that |
| jumping up on other guests!); and should be mellow | | | | accept dogs may not allow cats, rabbits, birds, or |
| and quiet (lots of barking might very well ruin the | | | | exotic pets - although some lodgings now offer a |
| intimate atmosphere of a B&B). And begging at | | | | "Bale & Breakfast" option to guests who travel |
| the breakfast table should be discouraged! | | | | with their horses! |
| A family-friendly cottage resort is a great option for | | | | Of course, before you decide to bring your pet on |
| guests who want plenty of outdoor activities for the | | | | vacation, make sure that he's well-behaved, healthy, |
| kids and lots of room to walk the dog. Again, pets | | | | and enjoys travel. Ask yourself honestly what types |
| that visit family resorts need to be comfortable with | | | | of things you want to do while on holidays - if it's |
| lots of people around, but also with small children. | | | | mostly stuff where your pet can't join you, then it |
| Always keep your dog leashed and under control and | | | | may be better to leave him comfortably at home |
| don't let him chase other guests' children around, | | | | with a trusted pet-sitter. If you decide you do want |
| even in fun. Bring lots of paw towels for wiping down | | | | to bring your pup with you, ask the accommodation |
| your dog after he spends the day playing. Some | | | | for their pet policies (including any extra pet fees) |
| family resorts do not allow pets during the busy | | | | before you book. And finally, be a good "pet |
| summer months due to the possibility of conflict | | | | ambassador": keep your pet under control, clean up |
| between dogs and children. | | | | after him, and don't let him disturb other guests. |