Pet-Friendly Accommodations
A recent travel poll conducted by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) indicates that, in the past three years, 14% of all U.S. adults traveled with a pet on trips of 50 miles or more away from home. That’s 29.1 million Americans who shared their travel experience with their pets!
Recently, a “pampered pets” survey conducted on VPI’s Pet Healthzone revealed that 61% of the pet owners responding to the survey travel with their pets.
Constant (Travel) Companion
Fortunately, pet-friendly lodgings are easier to find now; the TIA travel poll survey indicates that 29% of travelers share a hotel or motel room with their pet. Another 16% cite nights spent in a camper, trailer or recreational vehicle with their pet, while 10% roomed with their pet in a cabin, condominium or vacation home.
Doggie Destinations
Men’s Health, a men’s lifestyle publication focusing on health and fitness, ranked America’s best cities for dogs, concluding that cities in the Western part of the country have more space to roam and an abundance of dog parks.
Wherever your destination takes you, plan ahead and make sure you have pet-friendly accommodations available. Here are a few resources to help get you started:
Further Reading:
Traveling with Pet Passengers in Tow?
Why not make traveling fun for the whole family, four-leggers included?
Flying the Furry Skies
Each airline has different rules when it comes to traveling with pets, so be sure to do your research before booking your flight.
Air Travel Guidelines for Pets
It’s imperative that you check each airline’s guidelines prior to boarding a plane.
Buckle Up!
Take these precautions to help protect you from distraction and your pet from injury.
Travel Checklist
Keep this checklist handy when packing for your next trip.
Learn more about VPI Pet Insurance:
Dog insurance, Cat insurance, What’s covered, Get a quote
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