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 […]
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Wyndham Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals
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 […]
Are Marriott Hotels Pet Friendly?
Marriott hotels, which is made up of more than 30 hotel brands, definitely has a lot of pet friendly hotels. Most of their pet policies within each brand vary from property to property. This means that a pet fee and size limit at a Courtyard in Denver, CO, will not necessarily be the same as […]
Five Great Things to do with Your Pet in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Since itâs been a while since Petswelcome last reviewed it, we thought weâd 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 âCity Differentâ in the Land of Enchantment, Santa Fe has a unique vibe that […]
Top 12 Weird and Wacky Things People Do with Dogs
I know there are a lot of weird and wacky things people do with dogs. But I keep it on the straight and narrow with mine and, in general, do normal things: go for walks, do road trips, play fetch, roll around on the grass and howl, try to catch birds in our mouths, urinate on […]
Pet Friendly Mystic, CT
As the summer winds down to a close, thereâs always the desire to get in one more trip, to find a pet-friendly town that offers a variety of activities that will allow you to take advantage of the last bit of warm weather before the cooler days of fall arrive. At Petswelcome, that means heading […]
Does Plano Texas Have Pet Friendly Hotels?
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 […]
New Pet Friendly Hotel and B&B Listings on Petswelcome
Every once in a while we like to devote an article to some new pet friendly hotel listings on Petswelcomeâpet friendly hotels and inns that weâve 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 […]
How To Spend a Perfect Summer Day With Your Dog
As July comes to a close, I start thinking about the end of summer. Itâs not that Iâm a pessimist, but there must be a slant of light or some other subconscious signal in the air that turns my thoughts to death and dying and the futility of life and the universe. Like I’m some […]
Hotel Chains that Welcome Large Dogs
Traveling with a large dog can be challenging. Certainly, if youâre planning to fly, there are a host of issues you need to take into consideration, including being separated for the duration of the flight and hoping that your dog is coping with the altitude as well as being alone in the cargo area of […]
Visit Dog-Friendly Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boston is one of Petswelcome’s favorite cities in the U.S. but dog-friendly Cambridge, Massachusetts, located to the north of Boston, just across the Charles River, deserves special attention. Cambridge is home to two of America’s most prestigious educational institutions, Harvard and MIT, both of which have lovely campuses you can stroll through with your pup […]
Pet Friendly Music Festivals for You and Your Pup
The season is well underway, and we went searching for pet friendly music festivals that you and your pooch can enjoy together. We wish we could tell you that some of the major festivals are pet friendly, but unfortunately they are not (one website made a point of saying “even tiny, tiny dogs” were not […]
7 of the Best Cat Climbing Towers & Trees
The holidays are around the corner and we begin shopping for our human companions, let’s not forget about our feline ones. Cats may not always listen and stay off the counter or use the pet bed they got last year but they do all seem to love climbing and scratching. It’s just making sure they […]
7 of the Best Cat Carriers
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 […]
6 Great Raincoats for Dogs
It’s raining in the Pacific Northwest (as usual), and that means there are a lot of wet doggies walking around town. If your dog isn’t a fan of the rain then it’s time to invest in rain gear or maybe it’s time to upgrade the old raincoat you have for him/her. 6 Raincoats to Keep […]
Visit Pet Friendly Ames, Iowa
Why Iowa? you might ask. Here at Petswelcome, we think the most fun destinations are those you might not know much about. And when weâre looking for pet-friendly places to take our pets, we like to head to destinations that might not be on everyoneâs shortlist. But here are a few things you might not […]
Great Pet Friendly Hikes in the Hudson River Valley
Just up river from New York City is one of the most beautiful areas on the East Coast (in our humble opinion): the Hudson River Valley. Whether you have a car or just want to jump on a Metro North train (dogs up to 65 lbs allowed with no extra fee) or take Amtrak from Grand Central […]
How to Walk Through a Hotel Lobby with Your Dog
I donât know about you but whenever I enter the doors to walk through a hotel lobby with my dog, my heart starts pounding, my hands get sweaty and I hear the theme song from Jaws coursing through my ears. Thatâs because one of the big challenges when traveling with a dog, at least for me, […]
Hotel Discounts for Military Travelers with Pets
Over the years, Petswelcome has received a lot of calls and emails from members of the military who travel with pets. Thatâs because our service men and women are often on the go. Whether itâs a PCS (Permanent Change of Station) or a visit to relatives, or simply a family vacation, they put in a […]
Great Savings for Pet Friendly Senior Travel
Are you older than 50 and thinking of taking a trip with your pet? If so, itâs a great time for pet friendly senior travel. Thatâs because many of the large hotel chains are offering savings opportunities that you should take advantage of. And, hey, if youâre in your 50s and early 60s and donât […]