pets (dogs and cats) looking for hotel accommodation

Pet Travel Tips

1: Always double check with the hotels/accommodations to make sure that pets are CURRENTLY welcome. Some establishments change their policies without warning.

2: Plan ahead and make sure you know where to find emergency veterinary clinics in your vacation area.

3: For road trips, consider the specially produced harnesses (also known as canine auto restraint equipment) for dogs. For cats, the alternative of a cat carrier (secured with a seat belt) is a safer way to transport your feline friend.

4: Some pets may benefit from vet recommended travel sickness medications and/or tranquilizers.

5: DO NOT leave your pet in your car in hot or even warm weathers - no matter how brief the period.



According to the latest edition of Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook®, three Texas cities: Houston, San Antonio and Austin top the list of North America’s most accommodating cities for travelers with pets.

“We’ve seen significant growth in the number of pet-friendly hotels, up 28 percent since 1999, and a widening scope of services, activities and treats for four legged tourists and their human companions,” said AAA Publishing executive editor Bill Wood.

According to the Travel Industry Association (TIA), 29 million travelers have taken a pet with them on a trip in the past three years, and 29% stayed in hotels and motels with their pets. Dogs are the most common type of pet to take along (78%), with cats a distant second (15%), according to the TIA. In addition, of the people who said that a hotel's pet policy made an impact on their decision of where to stay, 35% said it was the most important factor in their decision.

1. Houston, Texas – This Texan city made it to the top of the AAA list with an incredible 108 pet-friendly accommodations available, including three AAA-RATED Five Diamond hotels such as the Omni Houston Hotel and the The St. Regis, Houston. The city of Houston reports maintaining two off-leash dog parks, and 20 AAHA accredited emergency veterinary hospitals. HOUSTON HOTELS

2. San Antonio, Texas – You won’t have any problems finding a place to stay with Fido while visiting the Alamo. San Antonio boasts more than 100 lodgings that accept pets, maintains one dog park and nine accredited emergency vet hospitals in the city. SAN ANTONIO HOTELS

3. Austin, Texas – The live-music capital of the world is a great place to vacation with your pet, with more than 70 hotels and motels that accept pets, ranging in price from $39 to $405 per night. There are 15 accredited animal hospitals, and the city of Austin reports maintaining 12 off-leash dog parks! AUSTIN HOTELS

4. Albuquerque, New Mexico –This southwestern city has 300 years of history to share with you and Rover. While you’re there, choose from Albuquerque’s more than 70 lodgings and visit one of the city’s eight dog parks. The city has 10 accredited animal hospitals. ALBUQUERQUE HOTELS

5. Phoenix, Arizona – Known for its native artwork and laid-back atmosphere, Phoenix also welcomes four-legged friends in more than 60 accommodations, and encourages them to take a vacation of their own at one of the city’s five leash-free dog parks. There are 12 accredited animal hospitals, just in case. PHOENIX HOTELS

6. Dallas, Texas – “Dallas extends its reputation for hospitality through more than 60 pet-friendly hotels and motels, two city-maintained dog parks, and 13 accredited animal hospitals. DALLAS HOTELS

7. New York, NY – The city that never sleeps provides more than 62 locations for Fido to rest his head alongside his owner. There are 44 dog parks for him to meet new friends, and 22 accredited animal hospitals. NEW YORK CITY HOTELS

8. Orlando, Florida – Orlando is a magical place for kids, adults, and animals alike! Not only does Orlando boast more than 60 pet-friendly lodgings, it also offers a city-run dog park, 10 animal hospitals, and attractions that welcome your pet. Three pet-friendly attractions (Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort) are listed in Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook®. ORLANDO HOTELS

9. Nashville, Tennessee – Come to the city where country music stars are made. And while you’re at it, bring along your furry friend since there are more than 50 lodgings she can stay at with you! And, if you require veterinary care, there are six emergency animal hospitals in town. NASHVILLE HOTELS

10. Tucson, Arizona – If the great outdoors is your thing, bring along your pet to explore the wilds of the desert. Tucson rounds out the list of top pet-friendly cities with more than 45 accommodations that welcome pets, six dog parks, and 22 emergency animal care facilities. TUSCON HOTELS















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