If you want to enjoy a real family vacation, bring your dog or cat with you. Today, several hotels welcome pets with open arms. Pet friendly hotels are located across the country. These include inexpensive budget-motels and expensive Downtown-area hotels. Years ago, guests were not allowed to bring a pet to a hotel. Those who did usually had to pay a hefty fine, which covered the cost of cleaning the room. However, things have changed, and now it’s possible to find pet friendly hotels.

To find pet friendly hotels, it’s best to look online and conduct a quick search for “pet friendly hotels.” Hotel locator tools provide detailed information on each hotel. For example, what is the fee for traveling with a pet? Is the deposit refundable? Is there a dog park? Once you’ve located an affordable pet friendly hotel, book the hotel room and prepare for the trip.

As a courtesy, pet owners should travel with a cage. If you plan to leave the hotel for several hours, place the dog or cat inside the cage with food and water. In turn, the animal will not damage the room in your absence.