This beautiful town on the Atlantic coast is a wonderfully welcoming community, to those on both two and four legs. In this edition of the Doggy Bagger, we’ll explore our picks among the many dog friendly restaurants in St. Augustine, FL. But before we hit the eateries, let’s explore a little. In and Around St. […]
Since today is Election Day, we figured we’d go with a political topic that everyone can get on board with—Presidential pets. Father of Our Country, Father of the American Foxhound Taking it back to our first president, George Washington was such a great lover of hounds and the hunt that he wanted to breed his […]
With the onset of cooler weather in the northeast, all of us at Petswelcome start thinking about great winter getaways for our pets. These getaways can either be a headlong run into snowy weather and winter activities, or a desperate retreat from them, trying to find a warm climate where there isn’t a snow shovel […]
At Petswelcome, we’ve always felt that being pet friendly conveys an open-mindedness, benevolence, and a progressive way of thinking. While being pet friendly is important (especially to us), there are other ways hotels can embody that same spirit of tolerance and compassion, one that makes you feel glad that you are giving them your business. […]
Planning your fall/winter holiday travel in California or Oregon? If so, then Greystone Hotels, a California based hotel ownership group, has a number of boutique west coast hotels for you and your dog to choose from. As we’ve mentioned before, hospitality companies are another great source for pet friendly hotels. And while they don’t have […]
Petswelcome has been in the pet friendly travel business for a long time. But what never ceases to amaze us is the variety of pet policies that can be found in different hotels, hotel chains and rental companies around the country. They run the gamut from those that charge no pet fee and allow all […]
Petswelcome is pleased to announce that we have added more than 1,100 Wyndham pet friendly vacation rentals to our site. The rentals cover 11 geographic locations, including Whistler, BC, Summit, CO, and the Florida Gulf Coast (to name a few) and include both condos and homes in a wide variety of prices. As we […]
Since it’s been a while since Petswelcome last reviewed it, we thought we’d take a fresh look and see if we could come up with five great things to do with your pet in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known as the “City Different” in the Land of Enchantment, Santa Fe has a unique vibe that […]
Does Plano Texas have Pet Friendly Hotels? The short answer is, Absolutely! The medium answer is, Is the Pope Catholic? And the long answer is, Not only does Plano Texas have pet friendly hotels, they also have a lot of events and places you can go with your pet. The bottom line is, Plano, TX, is […]
Every once in a while we like to devote an article to some new pet friendly hotel listings on Petswelcome—pet friendly hotels and inns that we’ve found (or who have found us) over the past month or so. We focus on these new listings to highlight the diversity you can find when looking for pet […]
Many cats are not fond of being moved around without their consent. Sure, some love to go for walks and are ok with a leash and harness and some other cats like car rides, but those felines are few and far between. Cats, unlike dogs, tend to prefer not being tethered or crated for any […]
Why Iowa? you might ask. Here at Petswelcome, we think the most fun destinations are those you might not know much about. And when we’re looking for pet-friendly places to take our pets, we like to head to destinations that might not be on everyone’s shortlist. But here are a few things you might not […]
Are you older than 50 and thinking of taking a trip with your pet? If so, it’s a great time for pet friendly senior travel. That’s because many of the large hotel chains are offering savings opportunities that you should take advantage of. And, hey, if you’re in your 50s and early 60s and don’t […]
One of Petswelcome’s most popular features is our Pet-friendly Trip Planner, which pet-owners use to plan their road trips with their favorite animal(s). The best feature of the Trip Planner, besides allowing you to find pet-friendly hotels along your route, is that you can save it. Overall, the planner is much more than simply getting directions […]
At Petswelcome, when we’re thinking about a pet-friendly vacation, many times we don’t have a particular city in mind. When the urge to get out of town hits, it’s usually a general sense of wanting to visit a particular type of landscape—one with beaches or lakes or mountains. Or maybe it’s an area that highlights […]
If you and your bestest buddy are looking for a day trip out of the city or a weekend road trip from elsewhere, pet-friendly Beacon, New York, is the place to go. If you’re coming up from the city, the good news is that Metro North is also pet friendly. Pet are allowed on the […]
In the twenty-plus years since we founded petswelcome, we’ve always been amazed at the variety of pet-friendly lodgings that we get to list on the site. If anything, it has gotten more diverse, defined not only by allowing pets but by a wide range of policies, amenities, prices and locales that are as varied as […]
Pet friendly vacation rentals are a great choice for people who are going on trips with their pets. They offer a wide variety of options and amenities that include plenty of space and privacy as well as the ability to cook your own meals and relax with your friends and family. Whether you slow down, […]
Thinking of taking a long trip with your pet? Then you should consider staying at a pet friendly extended stay hotel (which is a type of hotel, not a specific brand). Typically, these hotels offer bedroom suites, fully equipped kitchens, on-site laundry facilities, business centers, weekly housekeeping and exercise facilities–amenities intended to make your longer […]
I had a cat that didn’t like being pet. She tolerated it but sometimes would walk away or turn around and smack me with her paws. She preferred to be picked up and carried around. If I just picked her up and stood there or sat down she would jump out of my arms and […]
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