I love taking road trips with dogs. For me, driving is just the simplest and most comfortable way to visit multiple places with a pup. Louie and I have taken several long, dog friendly road trips in Europe but, our experience in the USA has been limited. That’s all about to change. Louie & Jenna’s…
You need to think about many details before flying with a small dog. Every airline has slightly different in-cabin pet policies, but all require that dogs be harmless, quiet, and free of odor. The most significant differences in airline pet policies relate to maximum weight and carrier size. I’ve compiled a chart for your quick…
I admit it; I’m obsessed with airport pet relief areas. Having easy access to a place for your dog to go potty can make all the difference when traveling. Airside (past security) pet relief areas are a godsend when you have a tight connection or a delayed flight. Unfortunately, these inside potty areas are often…
In the post Choosing Dog Friendly Hotels, I shared some tips and tricks to find the best place to stay with your pup. I’ve put together a list of some of the most popular dog-friendly hotel chains to get you started. It’s based on pet policy information available on the hotel websites on January 1,…
There is a substantial increase in hotels that claim to be dog friendly. Unfortunately, there is no clear definition of what makes a property dog friendly, I’ve stayed in dog friendly hotels where pets are treated like VIPs and others where they are barely tolerated. This wide variety makes choosing dog friendly hotels very difficult….
Airport hotels are notoriously bland. These properties generally belong to big international chains and lack any local flavor or design interest. The dog friendly TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York is an exception. The central focus of this airport hotel is Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center. Two recently constructed wings house 512…
Just a few blocks down the road from the iconic Chateau Marmont lies the dog friendly Sunset Tower Hotel. Like the Marmont, the Sunset Tower oozes old Hollywood glamour and is popular with the glitterati. The hotel’s staff know how to treat all their guests like celebrities, whether they have two legs or four. Sunset…
Ferries are one of the only was to travel between the European mainland and the UK with a dog. Unfortunately, most ferry routes require your pet to be kenneled or left in a car. That’s why I was so excited to learn about DFDS dog friendly ferry cabins. DFDS Ferry Routes DFDS operates ferries from…
I first learned of the canine-centric, Hotel Grimming – Dogs & Friends, from a German pet travel site. When I decided to drive through Rauris, Austria, last Spring, I was excited to include it in my itinerary. The hotel sent me a concerned email in advance to make sure that I was planning to bring…
Located just a few minutes from Downtown San Diego, driving over to Coronado Island feels like entering a time machine. The island’s landmark Hotel del Coronado has been welcoming guests since 1888 and is still popular today. At the Hotel del Coronado, dogs can soak up this history and the California sunshine. I’ve always had…