Thursday, January 17, 2008

The Benefits of Pet Friendly Hotels

Title: The Benefits of Pet Friendly Hotels
Author: Darlene Berkel

The Benefits of Pet Friendly Hotels
Many pet owners don't want to leave their pets behind when
they go on vacation. After all, the pets are part of the
family too. Leaving them with a stranger is not an
attractive proposition. Pet friendly hotels can help with
this problem, and let you bring your pet with you when you
are on vacation. Many pet friendly hotels have rules
however, in terms of the age, size, or training the pet
requires before it can stay on the premises.

Check Before You Travel

Needless to say, you need to know where pet friendly hotels
are located before you even set out on your trip.
Researching and finding pet friendly hotels is an essential
part of the trip planning stage. And there is LOTS of
information and resources available to help you plan a pet
vacation that is not only a delight for your pet, but would
be memorable for you too!

Start by checking Internet travel sites that focus on pet
travel. You will discover lots of tips on finding pet
friendly hotels. You can also search out message boards
for pet lovers to find out what their favorite pet friendly
hotels are. Most of all, the most important thing to do
when getting ready for your trip with your pet, is to call
the hotel beforehand. Why? Because hotel policies can
change, so make sure you have a confirmation before leave
for the hotel that your four-legged friend will also be
welcome.

While You Are There

You may have to put down a deposit at the start of your
stay, to cover the possibility of your pet doing damage to
the property. Even the most pet friendly of hotels will
expect you to keep your pet in check while you are staying
there, so you should make sure your pet is comfortable and
does not get distressed. Bring something with you that
reminds the pet of home, and keep the pet on a leash while
the housekeepers are cleaning the room so that they do not
get in the way.

Get Your Pet Ready

Don't just decide to get up one day and travel across the
country with your pet – get it used to short
journeys, and short stays away from home first of all. If
your pet does not like traveling, then perhaps you should
not take it with you – some pets can't handle long
journeys, others go crazy having to stay in an unfamiliar
room for a prolonged period of time – if that is the
case with your animal, then perhaps leaving them with a
friend or in a kennel while you go on vacation would be the
best option in terms of their comfort and happiness.

About the Author:

Pets love to travel too! Discover a wide range of
pet-friendly hotels and pet friendly lodging at
http://accommodations.every1loves2travel.com

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