Traveling with your pet is a wonderful way to have your whole family experience a new destination.

Leaving your dog at home while you go on vacation can feel like you are leaving a part of your family member behind. There are many places though that will let you bring them along with you.

Yes, service animals are seen in many locations but for those who just want to cuddle with their furry, four-legged friend after a day of exploration in a foreign destination can take advantage of pet friendly resorts and hotels.

For instance, Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine provides room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with pool side service, fresh gourmet take away picnic baskets, box lunches, and even a gourmet pet room service menu. Their pet friendly rooms along the oceanfront do not even have an extra charge to bring your pet and includes, water bowls, beach towels, cozy blankets, and signature treats at turndown.

The Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland is pet friendly. Pets of any size are welcome with no additional fee. Its elevated location, between the pulsating life of the city and a refreshingly natural green zone, provides a magnificent view of the city of Zurich, the lake and the Alps, all which are perfect to go for long walks with your dog.

Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride, CO created a program to ease your mind and make your travel experience a great one.  From the moment you arrive with your dog, their team provides the dog-gone best service. Here are just a few of their amenities:

• Organic “Luscious Liver” dog treats
• Luxury Pet Bedding
• Dog bowls
• Recommended dog walking routes Dog Concierge Service (for a spa treatment at the Soggy Dog Spa)

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath, United Kingdom is a 5-Star hotel property and their pet-friendly hotel rooms have direct outdoor access to either the garden or the courtyard, so you can walk your dog from your room. You can even walk your dog on the private Crescent lawn in front of the hotel - simply pick up the keys from the concierge team on your way out! To make your furry friend’s stay as special as yours, the housekeeping team will prepare your room with a dog bed, treats, refuse bags and a bin, a towel and a door sign. Your dog will even receive their own welcome card!

To plan your next vacation, please contact us at vacations@dt.com.