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…
Zaanse Schans is just a few minutes from modern, downtown Zaandam, Netherlands but it feels a world away. At Zaanse Schans dogs and humans can get a taste of Dutch life between the 17th and 19th centuries. It is a free attraction open year-round. There are eight historic windmills at Zaanse Schans. Several of these…
Bruges is a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site in Western Belgium. The city’s compact size and limited automobile access make it an ideal place to visit with your dog. So where should you with your favorite fur kid spend the night? You should sleep in the Doghouse, dog friendly B&B, of course! The Doghouse B&B…
Miami International (MIA) is one of the busiest airports in America. If you have ever flown to the Caribbean or South America, chances are you passed through MIA. I used to fly from Boston to the Virgin Islands with my dog and dreaded connecting in Miami. The airport is so large taking the dog out…
In St Johnsbury, Vermont, there is a unique pet friendly attraction known as Dog Mountain. The property consists of 150-acres of spectacular hiking trails and ponds. Dog Mountain is also home to the Stephen Huneck Gallery and his masterpiece, the Dog Chapel. Stephen Huneck Gallery Folk artist, Stephen Huneck is probably best known for the…
Dogs in Zoos? Don’t worry I’m not suggesting you lock your precious pet away where the wild things are. Today I want to tell you about dog friendly zoos that you can visit WITH your dog! In Germany, there are many dog friendly zoos and wildlife parks, but my favorite is ZOOM Erlebniswelt. Spread out…
Berlin may be Germany’s largest city but its dog friendly parks and neighborhoods make it feel like a much smaller town. Not surprisingly, it is one of Europe’s best cities to visit with a dog. According to the pet travel site Travelnuity.com, an impressive 70% of the hotels in Berlin allow dogs. Where to Stay…
Antwerp may not be the first city that comes to mind when planning a trip to Belgium, but it is a great place to visit with a dog. Considered Belgium’s fashion capital, dog friendly Antwerp is full of trendy boutiques, and restaurants. The efficient De Lijn transportation system even allows dogs to ride for free….
Belgium is one of the most dog friendly countries in all of Europe. The big cities like Antwerp, are full of hotels, restaurants, and shops that allow dogs but for some truly unique experiences, I recommend heading to the dog friendly Ardennes region of Southeastern Belgium. Dinant: The picturesque city of Dinant is a perfect jumping…
If you want to treat your dog like royalty, there is no better place to do it than dog friendly London, England! The capital of the United Kingdom is home to luxurious hotels and exciting restaurants, many of which allow dogs. Where to Stay: Louis V the Frenchie is often mistaken for nobility, so for his…