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My Family Runs an Animal Rescue, and These Are the 6 Important Things You Need Before Traveling With Your Pet

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Just as traveling can be stress-inducing for people , it can make animals just as (if not more) anxious. Flying or traveling by car with a cat or dog can be tough, and when you add in unexpected delays or traffic, the whole experience can quickly turn into a nightmare.

Between years of traveling with my own pets and transporting cats for my family’s North Carolina-based rescue, Tabby Trail Rescue , I know this struggle far too well. I’ve been in 10-plus hour delays, never-ending traffic, and so much more that such ordeals underscore the importance of having great travel gear for your pets to make it all a bit more bearable for yourself and your furry friends. 

In fact, I had a nightmare of my own a few months ago when I was stuck at the Charlotte Douglas Airport for 10-plus hours with my cat, Wanda — and if it wasn’t for implementing the advice and travel regimen that I've developed over the years (which includes using the expandable Tdhdike Cat Carrier ), I would’ve had to forfeit the trip entirely. In addition to providing you with the list of the airport-friendly pet carriers, travel bowls, and toys that are staples in my own pet travel repertoire, I've also consulted with certified dog trainer Nicole Ellis , who is an expert on Rover's Pet People Panel, for her insights on how to successfully incorporate them into any travel routine. Of course, always make sure to consult your veterinarian for additional tips to take some of the stress off of your pets while traveling. 

Ellis stresses that, when it comes to traveling, “the best thing you can do is plan your trip around creating a stress-free environment for your pet.” And while this undoubtedly means making sure that you have reliable carriers and other stress-reducing toys (we’ll get to those) on hand, this also means traveling with extra add-ons that biologically reduce stress, too. Remember: While we can’t control the weather or flight delays, we can control the small bubble of environment that we create for our pets. 

For just that, I swear by the Comfort Zone Cat Calming Spray to spray in my cat’s carrier (or my car) before a trip. It uses pheromone technology to reduce stress in cats. And when I’m all set up in a hotel or rental, I always plug in a Feliway Calming Diffuser to help my cat adjust to a new environment. I love Feliway, and even keep these diffusers in my apartment to keep my cats from fighting and anxiously scratching my future. This type of portable diffuser is available for dogs , too, and has always helped calm my family’s anxious chihuahua down on family vacations. 

If you have a food-motivated feline (or canine), it never hurts to give them a hemp cat treat to relax a bit, too. The same type of treats also come in dog-friendly formulas , but if you decide to introduce something new to your pet’s diet, make sure to consult your veterinarian beforehand and that it agrees with your furry friend before you leave for your trip.

  • Comfort Zone Cat Calming Spray , $15
  • ThunderEase Dog Calming Pheromone Spray , $23 (originally $25)  
  • Feliway Calming Pheromone Diffuser for Cats , $23 with on-site coupon (originally $25) 
  • Sentry Portable Calming Diffuser for Dogs , $19
  • Hemp Cat Calming Treats , $15 with on-site coupon (originally $18)
  • Hemp Dog Calming Treats , $18 (originally $20) 

I’m fortunate that my cats and all of my family’s pets relatively enjoy their crates and carriers, and actually sleep in them when we're on the go. But if you are about to travel, it’s important to alleviate a bit of the stress of the unknown by making sure that they are used to the crate and/or carrier ahead of time. Ellis recommends that you should “introduce crate to their regular routine, feeding them meals inside it, and gradually increasing their time spent in the crate (no longer than an hour or two) can help desensitize them and make them feel like they’re in a safe place.” 

I recommend getting one that is already airline-approved so you don’t have a bunch of carriers just laying around. I personally love the Tdhdike Cat Carrier that is just 19.5 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches, but can be expanded to an incredible 43 inches by 32 inches by 12 inches to offer ample space for your cat or small dog to stretch its legs. The Roverlund Out of Office Pet Carrier also boasts a three-in-one airplane-compliant design that comes equipped with a carrier, plush bed, travel bag, and my personal favorite: a bonus leash. My family’s chihuahua absolutely loves this carrier and if you’ve got a diva that likes to travel in style, it can’t be beat. If you’re driving and or heading to a vacation rental, you'll want to check out the Diggs Complete Revol Set ; it has everything that you need to keep your pup safe and secure on the go. 

Among the important, transportation-oriented items to pack for your furry friend is a leash and harness. I think that the Rover Better Walk No-Pull Harness and Rover Essential Leash make a stellar combination thanks to their durable build that still somehow feels comfortable in your hands. 

  • Tdhdike Cat Carrier , $34
  • Diggs Complete Revol Set , $405 (originally $540)
  • Roverlund Out of Office Pet Carrier , $159  
  • Rover Better Walk No-Pull Harness , $37
  • Rover Essential Leash , $33  

Your mode of transportation is incredibly important to consider when traveling with pets, especially in regards to their bathroom breaks. While there's more control driving cross-country with your pet, sometimes you can’t beat the convenience of a flight. Whichever method of transportation you choose, Ellis encourages travelers to “loosely plan options for pee breaks and stops along the way" as they "can help you avoid getting into crowded and stressful situations.” 

It’s easy for us humans to find a public bathroom during transport, but that isn't the case when you're traveling with pets, so it’s important to have a travel litter box or ample poop bags packed for your trip. I personally love the disposable Skoon Unscented Non-Clumping Cat Litter Box for when I’m traveling to and from home. It comes pre-fixed with litter so all you have to do is open the box and it’s good to go. For a longer term, reusable option, I also always look to the Sport Pet Portable Litter Box when I'm traveling with cats. I also always keep a pack of the Earth Rated Poop Bags with its Earth Rated Poop Bag Holder to both “scoop” my cat’s litter and have handy when I’m traveling with my family’s dogs. 

  • Skoon Unscented Non-Clumping Cat Litter Box , $19
  • Sport Pet Portable Litter Box , $12
  • Earth Rated Poop Bags , $14
  • Earth Rated Poop Bag Holder , $6 (originally $8)

Packing for yourself can be overwhelming, let alone when you're traveling with your pets. So to streamline your pet’s travel bag, it’s best to prioritize efficient basics that they absolutely need. A set of travel bowls are imperative for a smooth trip, and I recommend these silicone-based Slson Collapsible Travel Bowls that are foldable, packable, and washable. Even better, they come with a handy clip that can be hooked up to your pet’s crate or your duffel bag. 

I also recommend having a filled MalsiPree Pet Water Bottle on hand for unexpected water breaks when you are out exploring with your pet or to quench a dehydrated furry companion's thirst while racing through the airport.

  • MalsiPree Pet Water Bottle , $20 (originally $33)
  • Slson Collapsible Travel Bowls , $10
  • Rest Eazzzy Collapsible Dog Bowl Pack , $8
  • Rezip Pet Food Storage Bag , $17 (originally $18) 
  • Luter Collapsible Silicone Pet Bowl Set , $10
  • Franklin Sports Spill-Proof Portable Pet Bowl , $9

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I don’t know about you, but my pets are absolute toy fiends . I have more little stuffed animals and string toys than I could  possibly ever count. To create a fun, familiar environment for travel, I always make sure to pack a few of my cats' go-to toys — like their SmartyKat Madcap Mania Refillable Catnip Cat Toy that already has their scents on it (and that I have the choice to fill with catnip). I think that the Sentry 4012 Calming Toy is an equally stellar choice for anxious pets, and have found that my cats and dogs get a lot of enjoyment from it.

If you have an especially active pet, it’s never a bad idea to have a Kong toy ready to go and stuffed with peanut butter or yogurt to distract them from the unfamiliarity of travel (or a new hotel room). 

  • Sentry 4012 Calming Toy , $25
  • SmartyKat Madcap Mania Refillable Catnip Cat Toy , $4 (originally $6)
  • Kong Chew Toy , $11
  • Hartz Just for Cats Toy Variety Pack , $5 (originally $6) 
  • Multipet Lambchop Plush Toy , $5 (originally $17) 

Before you embark on any trip with your pet, you should always make sure to have your vet’s information written down as well as copies of your pet’s medical history on hand in the case of an emergency. Personally, I opt to keep these important documents in a laminated binder , but having it digitally on your phone or easily accessible by email are equally viable options. And if your trip entails any kind of outdoor component, make sure that your pet is up to date on their vaccinations and their flea and tick preventive treatments. I personally always use NextStar , but consult with your veterinarian for the best option for your pet. 

And as an extra line of defense, it’s a good idea to attach an Apple AirTag to your pet’s collar for real-time tracking in the event that they accidentally get lost during your travels. 

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  • Apple AirTag , $24 (originally $29)
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Pet Travel on Delta

Embark on a journey with your favorite furry companion. Depending on their size, some pets can travel as your carry-on. Note:  Failure to comply with all pet policies and keep your pet in the kennel at all times while in the airport and onboard the aircraft may result in losing the ability to travel with your pet on future flights. Need to travel with your service animal? Explore our guidelines and requirements for trained service animals .

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International pet travel, carry-on pets.

Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee that is collected at check-in. The pet must be able to fit in a soft-sided ventilated pet kennel that will go underneath the seat directly in front of you.

Please review the following requirements to ensure a safe and healthy flight with a small pet traveling as a carry-on:

  • Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old for domestic travel.
  • Your pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the U.S. from another country and at least 15 weeks old when traveling to the European Union.
  • 1 female cat or dog may travel with her un-weaned litter if the litter is between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter as long as they can fit safely in the kennel.
  • 2 pets of the same breed and size between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months may be allowed to travel in 1 kennel, as long as they are small enough to fit into a single kennel and are compatible. If the pets are allowed to travel in 1 kennel, they will be charged as 1 pet.

Pets in kennels will count as your 1 carry-on item. In addition to the kennel, you are permitted to bring 1 personal item on board the aircraft.

Seating With Your Pet

Customers with carry-on pets may not select seats in the following areas:

  • Bulkhead seats
  • An emergency exit row
  • Seats designated as “no stowage”
  • Flat-bed or Delta One seats
  • Rows 46-51 on the A330-200 aircraft
  • Rows 54-59 on the A330 -300 aircraft
  • Center seats on the B757-200 aircraft

Booking Your Pet

To ensure the comfort of all customers, we have a first-come, first-serve policy for pets in the cabin, with a limit on the total number allowed on each flight. If your pet meets the above requirements and you have a reservation, please contact  Delta Reservations  as soon as possible to book your pet. We also ask that you have your pet’s kennel dimensions (length, width and height) available when you call.

Please note that we are unable to accommodate an additional pet in the cabin if you are already traveling with a trained service animal .

Carry-On Kennel Requirements

Be sure to check the aircraft dimensions of your flight to ensure your pet’s kennel will fit underneath the seat directly in front of you.

Your pet and kennel must also adhere to the following requirements:

  • Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel with the ability to move around without touching or sticking out from the sides.
  • The kennel must fit underneath the seat directly in front of you.
  • The soft-sided kennel must be leak-proof and have ventilation openings on 3 sides for domestic travel and 4 sides for international travel.
  • The maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by the aircraft dimensions of your flight, as the under-seat space varies by aircraft. Delta recommends a soft-sided kennel with maximum dimensions of 18” x 11” x 11” since this fits most aircraft types.
  • Your pet must remain inside the kennel with the door secured while in a Delta boarding area, during boarding and deplaning, while in a Delta Sky Club® and while on board the aircraft.

Checking In With Your Pet

When you arrive at the airport, you will need to visit the Special Service Counter to check-in with your pet. At check-in, a Delta agent will ensure your pet and kennel meet the necessary requirements for your trip and collect the required pet fee. Remember to allow extra time at check-in for us to ensure your pet is ready for take-off.

Once you are checked in and have your cabin pet tag, you are ready to go through the security checkpoint where you are required to remove your pet from their kennel.

After the security checkpoint, your pet must remain in their kennel while at the airport, unless they are in a designated relief area.

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For any travel to or from the following destinations — with the exception of service animals — pets must travel as cargo and are not permitted in the cabin:

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Household birds are only permitted on domestic U.S. flights excluding flights to Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam. Review based on your destination or connecting flights.

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20 Top Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations for You and Your Best Travel Buddy

Calling everyone who can't bear the thought of not being with your dog for more than 24 hours... here's the perfect guide to exploring the world with your furry companion.

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It was mid-2008 when Amy Burkert and her husband Rod found themselves adopting a stray German shepherd . The puppy was found near their home in Philadelphia, and after a few weeks of looking for his family to no avail, they decided to adopt him as their own and name him Buster. The issue? The couple, who at the time had a small dog named Ty, was planning a huge trip up to Canada about a month later and hadn't accounted for two dogs coming along.

Burkert searched online for dog-friendly hotels and dog parks along their route but didn't come up with much. The trip went well, but the experience taught her that other people probably were also looking for the same information.

In 2009, she launched GoPetFriendly.com , a comprehensive pet travel platform that quickly took off. Soon after, she and Rod, both who work remotely for their CPA firm, sold their place in Philly, hit the road in an RV, and haven't looked back since.

"In a few months, we will have been on the road for 11 years," Burkert says, adding that Ty and Buster have sadly passed, and they now have a new pup named Myles. "We love it, and by doing that with our dogs, we are walking the talk."

Since we're all attached to our dogs at the hip, here are some of Burkert's recommendations for how you can bring them along for a vacation.

How to Choose a Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination

Consider your itinerary.

There are many things to consider when traveling with your dog , from where you'll go to how you'll get there to fun activities to do along the way. While in the decision-making phase, Burkert recommends thinking about what you and your dog like to do together first.

"Do you like to go to the beach?" she asks. "What about hiking? Exploring cities? Or sitting at a coffee shop watching people walk by? It's important to think about how much your dog physically can and would want to do and what you'd want to do together."

And be prepared to make a few sacrifices for your four-legged companion. Dog-friendly vacation spots can come in various forms. Taking a road trip with your dog to New York City, for example, may not seem like a good spot because of the population density, but there are actually tons of great green spaces for your dog to play.

"That said, you might consider sacrificing your trip to the Guggenheim if you're with your dog," she says.

Think About Where You'll Stay

Your choice of accommodations is another important thing to keep in mind when planning your trip. While some locations have hotels that allow pets , other destinations with more natural surroundings might require flexible arrangements like renting a unique Airbnb or camping.

"A lot of people think that camping is a wonderful thing to do with a dog on vacation, but not if you're planning on leaving him or her in the camper all day," Burkert says. "That isn't much of a vacation for your pet. Instead, try to find a place that will work for you both."

As you decide the best vacation destination for your family (fur babies included), these Burkert-recommended places both domestic and international might just do the trick.

Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations on the East Coast

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Among the places on the East Coast to take your dog on vacation, a place called Dog Mountain in the Eastern Vermont town of St. Johnsbury ranks highly for Burkert.

"The people managing it have turned what was a dairy farm into an off-leash dog heaven," she says. "There is a pond, trails, even a dog chapel."

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

The town of Jim Thorpe , Pennsylvania, is home to the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway , which offers breathtaking trips through the Pocono Mountains. According to Burkert , the trip is a must for dog owners and is among the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the eastern U.S.

Bar Harbor, Maine

The 5,500-person town of Bar Harbor, Maine on Mount Desert Island is a great place to bring your pet companion, especially if you're interested in hiking at Acadia National Park . This island is the best of both worlds with mountains and sandy beaches within the park, and pet-friendly patios for eating in town. Doggie visitors are encouraged and there are tons of trails both you and your pup will enjoy.

Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations on the West Coast

Bend, oregon.

The 100,000-person town in central Oregon is so obsessed with dogs that they are allowed almost everywhere. Dog-friendly hiking trails are abundant at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, and within the city limits, you'll find many outdoor food carts , food truck parks, and breweries (including the award-winning Deschutes Brewery ), all of which welcome dogs.

San Diego, California

Sunny San Diego is among one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots thanks to its many open areas that accommodate them. If your pup likes to play on the beach, there are plenty of dog beaches and off-leash dog parks in and around this SoCal city. Check out Fiesta Island in Mission Bay, or Morley Field Dog Park in San Diego's famed Balboa Park .

If you're a lover of the sea, take advantage of SD's coastal location and rent a boat or a yacht to let your dog feel the wind in her hair. If you're looking for an activity that will satisfy your pup's competitive nature, catch a Padres baseball game at Petco Park where they have a special viewing area called The Barkyard just for people and their pets.

Northern Arizona

Many people are surprised to learn that Grand Canyon National Park , located in Northern Arizona, is a vacation spot that allows dogs. As Burkert explains , the South Rim is your best bet if you're bringing your furry friend.

Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations in the Midwest

Chicago, illinois.

"I love going to Chicago with dogs ," says Burkert. She suggests checking out the trails along Lake Michigan and exploring Navy Pier, as just a few examples of things to do.

When you get hungry, grab a slice on the patio with your pup at Paradise Park or a pint at Empirical Brewery , which is also home to a colony of beloved brewery cats .

Grand Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven is a picturesque town on Michigan's West Coast loved by tourists and their dog companions alike, mainly for the number of greenspaces and beaches. Grand Haven City Beach is a great place to go with your pup on a warm summer day. The vacation town even boasts the Must Love Dogs Boutique & Spa , a pet-friendly shopping spot where you can bring your pup to sniff around the store.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is filled with great places to take your dog on vacation, including breweries, outdoor restaurants, and open spaces like White River State Park . The city's growing number of outdoor dining spots that allow dogs makes Indy a no-brainer for foodies bringing along their fur babies.

Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations in the Southern U.S.

Asheville, north carolina.

The sprawling Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., allows dogs on its grounds and outdoor patios (but not inside buildings). Still, at more than 8,000 acres to explore, it's absolutely worth bringing along the pooch, especially on a beautiful day. Once you've gotten your steps in stomping around the mansion gardens, the nearby town of Asheville has a ton of pet-friendly activities for the two of you to take on, as well. Check out the street art in downtown Asheville, or sniff out some local goodies at one of the town's many bustling outdoor farmer's markets. After you've gotten your fix of city life, head out to explore the miles of trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains and book a camping spot for your and your furry friend to soak in the sounds of nature.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is one of the most dog-friendly U.S. cities on our list, featuring many pets-allowed restaurants like Brown Dog Deli and Poogan's Porch , named after the friendly neighborhood dog who greeted guests until he passed in 1979.

If your dog wants to live like a princess for a day, Charleston Carriage Works offers historical tours of the city and allows dogs to come along for the ride in style. When you're ready to stretch your legs, check out Charleston's beaches at Sullivan's Island and Morris Island . If the weather isn't favorable, take your dog for a dip in the indoor dog pool at Wag-n-Splash .

Sarasota, Florida

Brohard Beach and Paw Park is among the top places to go in Sarasota if you have a pup in tow. The beach is especially accommodating for pet parents with its dog showers and fire hydrants for puppy bathroom breaks, according to Burkert.

International Dog-Friendly Vacation Ideas

Before you head out on an international adventure with your favorite travel buddy, keep in mind that there can be potential health risks when taking your dog on long flights . It may make more sense to explore the spots where you can safely bring your dog along in the car on a road trip, or even via train travel , before booking a trip to one of these pet-friendly international cities. As always, it's best to talk with your veterinarian about whether it's safe for your dog to accompany you on long flights or to visit other countries. Your vet will help you understand the risks and what you need to know before your pup gets a new passport stamp.

Venice, Italy

While may not be many sprawling greenspaces in Venice, dogs are still welcome in the charming Italian city limits. Pups are allowed in many water boats and are able to stroll the street with you. Just be aware that sometimes the small alleyways can be crushingly busy, so it's best to go in the off-season in November–March so your pup's not overwhelmed with the crowds.

Tokyo, Japan

Japan celebrates six native dog breeds , called the Nihon Ken, which have been designated as national monuments. So as you can imagine, the country is incredibly dog-friendly . Dogs are allowed in hotels, stores, and some restaurants, and there are tons of dog parks for them to run in cities like Tokyo. Some of the best of the capital city include Yoyogi Park Dog Run , Honmoku Sancho Park , and Ueno Park .

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Recognized as one of North America's most dog-friendly cities, Vancouver is well-known as a great destination for dogs and their human counterparts looking for an adventure. While here, make a stop at any (or all!) of the great beaches or off-leash parks throughout the city, and don't miss a day playing at the world-renowned Stanley Park and Arboretum.

When you get hungry, take an afternoon stroll through the Mainstreet Station Farmer's Market on Wednesdays in the summer months. Or explore all that Granville Island public market has to offer, from food to art to some pretty cool historical architecture, any day of the week. Outside of the city limits, Vancouver also has a lot to offer nature lovers, including some of the best hiking you'll ever do in every season.

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Cats can be difficult traveling partners, though there are ways to prepare them for a road trip . The right cat carrier can make a car trip with your cat easier too. The best cat carrier for car travel should be comfortable, secure, and safe. To find the best cat carrier for car travel, we tested more than 40 highly-rated and bestselling pet carriers in real-world conditions. 

“Carriers should be sturdy with multiple ways to access the cat,”  Dr. Elizabeth Czerwonky, a veterinarian at the VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago, told The Spruce Pets. “When not in use for transport, we recommend keeping the carrier or carrier bottom half in the environment as another resting space.”

Some cat carriers include seat belt attachment points or boast proven crash test certifications from non-profit organizations like the Center for Pet Safety , including our favorite cat carrier for the car, the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed.

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Buckling up your cat for travel, ventilation, why trust the spruce pets, best overall, sleepypod mobile pet bed.

Certified by the Center for Pet Safety

Crash replacement program with proof of accident

Machine washable bedding

Includes safety tether

Padded carry handles

Limited ventilation

Cumbersome carrying shape

The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed combines proven car safety with a design that maximizes your cat’s comfort. The carrier uses a round cat bed as its base, with the intention that you would leave it out for your cat’s regular use. Then, when it’s time to get in the car for your next veterinary trip, your cat already feels safe and secure in their carrier. The top part of the Sleepypod is a mesh dome that zippers onto the rim of the bed. From there, easy-grip zipper pulls can be used to open this dome down the middle for access to your cat. 

It’s a combination that works well, though it may prove less useful if your cat already has a beloved cat bed. But even if they don’t develop a familiarity with the Sleepypod’s bottom half, this is still one of the best options for car travel thanks to its safe design. The Sleepypod has been crash tested according to the same standards used for child safety seats (you can even watch their crash testing on YouTube ). It is also one of only a handful of car carriers approved by the non-profit Center for Pet Safety, which conducts independent testing. Use the safety tether to secure your cat inside of the Sleepypod, buckle them in with the seatbelt straps, and your cat is about as secure as they can be in the car.

The carrier itself has a ballistic nylon exterior, with ripstop mesh—so it can hold up to years of use—and the interior has a water-repellent liner, confining an accident to the carrier and its removeable, machine washable plush bedding. There’s also optional accessories, like the heating pad that slides into a pocket beneath the bed, or the mesh lining for more summertime breathability. 

The Sleepypod does have a few downsides as a consequence of its design. Because the bottom half of the carrier is a pet bed, visibility and ventilation is limited to the dome top. Its round shape also makes it awkward to carry, though the Sleepypod compensates somewhat with its padded carry handle and shoulder strap.

The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed is available in 11 different colors and is suitable for pets under 15 pounds. For cats 7 pounds or under, there is also the Sleepypod Mini . 

Dimensions: 17-inch diameter, 13.5 inches tall | Weight: 4.5 pounds | Colors: Arctic white, glacier silver, sky blue, robin egg blue, blossom pink, strawberry red, dark chocolate, jet black, first blush, olive green, charcoal gray | Materials: Polyester, ballistic nylon, ripstop mesh

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Petseek extra large cat carrier.

Folds down for storage

Three entrances

Built-in seatbelt loop

Mesh panels can be rolled up for free access

Fleece pet bed liner is machine washable

Hasn’t been crash tested or safety certified

Large size can make it unwieldy to carry

Our favorite soft-sided carrier , the Petseek Extra Large Cat Carrier is an all-around great carrier, though it lacks the car safety bonafides of the Sleepypod. As the name suggests, this is a very roomy carrier, with a rigid steel frame and a 55-pound weight limit. Our tester used the carrier with two large cats and said, “This is my favorite cat carrier by far.” It’s even collapsible for easy storage.

In addition to the safety tether inside of the carrier, the Petseek has seatbelt loops which allow you to secure a seatbelt across the “waist” of the carrier, belting it securely in place on your back seat. 

The Petseek cat carrier has three doors, with access from the front, top, or side. The mesh screen side panels can be rolled up, allowing you to leave the carrier open and accessible to your cat. The fleece liner inside is removable and can be machined washed.

Dimensions: 24 x 16.5 x 16 inches | Weight: 6.37 pounds | Colors: Blue, gray, green | Materials: Polyester, nylon mesh, steel frame

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Diggs passenger travel carrier.

Can be taken aboard most airplanes

Top and side access

Crash tested rated by the Center for Pet Safety

Includes collar tether clip

Designed for air travel, so it’s not very spacious

The Diggs Passenger Travel Carrier is a premium soft-sided carrier designed for easy airline travel, with features like a trolley sleeve for luggage attachment and multiple pockets for carrying accessories. The Diggs carrier has multiple points of access, including a dual-zipper top panel that includes an easy-to-use lock. Its removable dog bed even comes with specially tailored pee pads for cleaning up after any accidents.

It’s also an excellent car travel option, especially for short trips. The Diggs Passenger Travel Carrier passed crash testing with high marks: a 5-star rating from the Center for Pet Safety (the Sleepypod Mobile received the same score). 

The Diggs Passenger Travel Carrier is available in three colors.

Dimensions: 20 x 10.8 x 11.5 inches | Weight: 4.5 pounds | Colors: Navy, blush, gray | Materials: Polyester

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One for pets portable pet kennel.

Divider between can be removed for one extra-large space

Folds down into included carrying case

Carriers can be used separately

Comes with stakes for securing to ground

Unstructured bottom sags under pet’s weight

No safety certifications

The One for Pets Portable 2-in-1 lets you transport two (or more) cats while keeping them separate. The dual carriers can be used separately or together, and each has zippable door panels on the front and sides. You can even unzip the dividers between carriers and use the two in combination to form one large interior space. 

The zippered mesh doors have velcro attachments points on top, so you can roll them up and leave the portable kennel open and accessible. The double carrier even comes with plastic pegs that you can use to stake the whole assemblage down to the ground on outdoor outings.

However, as our tester noted, the unstructured and saggy bottom on the One for Pets carriers is awkward to carry (and cats will dislike the unsteady footing while you’re carrying them in it), making this much more appropriate for dedicated car travel. The included seat belt loops lets you affix this carry to a backseat and provide lots of room to your cats while traveling. 

Dimensions: 39 x 20 x 20 inches (both compartments zipped together) | Weight: 7.55 pounds | Colors: Black, gray | Materials: Polyester, nylon mesh

Our favorite cat carrier for car trips is the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed , which uses a unique design to help your cat feel as comfortable as possible while traveling. It’s also passed extensive crash testing and has earned the highest possible score from the Center for Pet Safety. While it hasn’t been thoroughly tested for safety like our favorite, we also like the more budget-friendly Petseek Extra Large Cat Carrier , which has seat belt loops so that you can buckle this steel-framed carrier into your backseat. 

We have tested dozens of pet carriers in real-world conditions, including a large-scale test of 30 different cat carriers at once. We’ve also tested airline-approved pet carriers, backpack carriers, and other cat-friendly transport solutions, ultimately drawing on a product pool of nearly 50 popular carriers that have undergone rigorous testing.

Our real-world tests begin with experts, who help us identify veterinary needs, safety requirements, and those attributes that are best for a pet’s wellbeing. Using these expert interviews, our research team then creates a testing methodology that outlines observations to make, qualities to assess, and stress tests to conduct. This methodology is provided to a pool of trained testers, who each test a product in real-world conditions with their cat or cats.

After several weeks of testing, our volunteer cats have their owners fill out a comprehensive evaluation of the product, scoring and evaluating each cat carrier’s performance, portability, and build quality. 

Most pet carriers need to be secured, especially if they’ll be placed in the backseat alone. According to Dr. Czerwonky, cats should never be let out of their carrier or left in the car alone, since they could cause themselves harm. Look for carriers with specialized straps for securing the waist belt of a standard car seatbelt across the side of the carrier. Some carriers also advise threading the diagonal shoulder strap through the top straps on the carrier, while others use instruct users to loop the carrier’s shoulder strap behind the headrest for additional security. 

Most pet carriers come with multiple holes of ventilation on the sides or top of carriers. It's important when traveling not to completely block them off since that air flow is crucial for comfort and safety. On car rides, especially longer ones, cats need to feel safe and taken care of, or else neither of you will have a good travel experience. 

“We recommend a towel or light blanket over the carrier to prevent overstimulation by

the surroundings,” Dr. Czerwonky told The Spruce Pets.

There are other methods for preparing your cat for car travel , but the best way to calm your cat for travel is to acclimate them in advance. Make sure to keep your cat carrier out, either all the time or for several days ahead of travel. This way, your cat can explore the carrier’s interior and get used to it outside of stressful travel conditions.

Also, check out our roundup of the best calming aids for cats . 

This article was written by Steven Asarch, a freelance writer and product expert for The Spruce Pets. A devout cat dad of two, he understands how to take care of felines in enclosed spaces (like an apartment) for long periods. In his search for the best car carriers, Steven prioritized practicality, durability, and safety.

Steven has also researched the best treadmills , specialized cat foods , litter box furniture , and even the best Tamagotchi .

To get the best understanding of what makes a great cat carrier for travel, he spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Czerwonky , a veterinarian at the VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago.

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Ready to relax with Rover? Our precious pups not only deserve vacations of their own, but they can also make amazing traveling companions!

Luckily, there are plenty of dog-friendly vacation ideas and destinations owners can visit. From the exotic to the familiar, we’ll discuss the best dog-friendly vacation destinations for you and your furball below! 

No matter where you plan on visiting with your pooch, you’ll need somewhere to stay that’ll welcome your woofer with open arms.

We share some dog-friendly hotels for some of the destinations below, but if you’d like a little more elbow room, check out Take Paws — a site that advertises pet-friendly vacation homes.

It’s kinda like Airbnb, but it’s solely dedicated to rentals that allow four-footed visitors.

Our List of the Best Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations

Most of these vacation spots are in the United States, but there are a couple of international destinations for far-fetched furballs. 

Just make sure that your pup’s passport is ready to go (no, pets don’t need actual “passports,” but they do need some key documents for international travel) and that you have an airline-approved carrier for your canine companion if you’re planning to fly on one of the best pet-friendly airlines ! 

Without further ado, check out these dog-friendly vacation destinations!

1. Seattle, Washington 

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The Emerald City is full of dog-friendly activities for you and your furball. 

Among other attractions, you and your pooch can check out the trees growing at the beautiful Washington Park Arboretum or get your art appreciation on at Olympic Sculpture Park . The city is rich in dog-friendly parks, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re after beautiful views, outdoor activities, or miles of hiking trails.

You could also check out any of the many dog-friendly restaurants or bars in Seattle . Not thirsty? No worries — there are tons of great traditional dog parks in Seattle .

Seattle also offers plenty of pet-friendly lodging and transportation options too. For example, the Monaco Hotel allows you to stay with up to two dogs for no extra charge, and your pooch can accompany you on the Seattle Center Monorail while you shuttle from one area to the next.  

The sheer volume of pup-friendly places make Seattle a top destination for dogs and dog lovers on vacation. Just keep the wet weather in mind, plan ahead, and you’re sure to have an awesome time in this beautiful city.

2. Sedona, Arizona

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Want to enjoy some nature-themed fun with your floof? Sedona, Arizona may be the perfect place! 

This hound hotbed is home to a number of dog-friendly hiking trails that snake through Arizona’s trademark red rocks. After a long walk, you can cool off at the Canyon Breeze Restaurant, which offers breathtaking views and water bowls for your pooch. 

As with most of the other dog-friendly locations we’re sharing here, Sedona offers great lodging opportunities, such as the luxurious El Portal Sedona Hotel. This establishment not only allows you to side-step pet fees, but it also offers a welcome “doggie basket” complete with treats, dog bags, and a blanket to keep your canine comfortable. 

Your dog can accompany you at the Oak Creek Vineyards to enjoy endless wine and live music. And if you want a little more traditional four-footer fun, the Sedona Dog Park is another great choice for owners and pups visiting the area. 

The miles of trails around the city and scenic views make Sedona a dream stop for outdoor adventures with your floof. The only major drawback is the heat, with the summer months a no-go for safe, outdoor fun with your pup.

3. Colorado Springs, Colorado

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If you and your hound love to hike, it’s hard to find a more fitting vacation destination than Colorado Springs. You and your pooch can relax at the SCP Colorado Springs Hotel or enjoy a whole host of pet-friendly AirBnBs and VRBO properties (or, if you’re doing van life with your dog , there are plenty of camping spots, too!)  This city’s plentiful pet-friendly accommodations make it a great stop while on a road trip with your Rover.

Your leashed pooch is welcome to accompany you to the gorgeous Garden of The Gods trail . For an off-leash adventure, your dog can dive into Bear Creek dog park complete with an agility area and refreshing creek. 

For a bite to eat, head to the Pub Dog where you can dine indoors with your pooch or enjoy the onsite dog park. Cerberus Brewing Company also welcomes pups while offering delicious eats like truffle parmesan pub fries or Colorado lamb sliders to pair with a local beer. 

The winter months can be brutal with the cold and snow, but it’s still a popular spot for cold-weather sports. This is also the perfect time to explore skijoring with your husky or malamute.

4. Lake Placid, New York 

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For a peaceful lakeside getaway, check out Lake Placid, New York. You and your dog can enjoy the comforts of High Peaks Resort , complete with complimentary beds and bowls, and a pet relief area in the resort courtyard. 

Catch a bite at the dog-friendly restaurant Lisa G’s and order a puppy burger for your best buddy. Your pooch can also join you for drinks at Goose Watch Winery or Big Slide Brewery during the summer months. 

When you’re not enjoying the lake or delicious bites, head with your hound to the Peninsula Nature Trails for some breathtaking views. 

Lake Placid is great for all-season travel, though small pups and short-coated breeds may find the winter months too nippy.

5. Chicago, Illinois 

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The best way to get a sense of The Windy City is to hitch a ride on a dog-friendly cruise to explore the city’s waterways. Human and pooch provisions are served on board so that neither you nor your pooch will get parched. 

Pet-friendly accommodations are easy to find, too, as the Downtown Aloft allows dogs up to 40 pounds to stay without any additional fee. They’ll even give you a dog kit complete with a bed, treat, bowls, and waste bags upon check-in. 

Be sure you and your pooch check out some of Chicago’s best dog parks , cruise by Montrose Dog Beach , and then get a snack at The Perch Kitchen & Tap . You can also take in historical landmarks for a scenic stroll with your sniffer, like the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier area, and the Magnificent Mile.

As with some other destinations, Chicago is best enjoyed outside of winter. The wind’s whipping in off Lake Michigan can be bone-chillingly cold, and the snows aren’t anything to sneeze at. That said, cold-weather breeds will be in their glory.

6. St. Augustine, Florida

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This ancient city is a gorgeous beach destination for you and your fur baby. Whether you’re enjoying the dog-friendly North Beach or exploring America’s First Colony with your dog, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. 

There are plenty of dog-friendly hotels in the area, including the  Smart Stay Inn , which welcomes dogs of all sizes. 

After hanging out at some of Florida’s best dog-friendly beaches , you and your dog can grab a bite at the Beachcomber , where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and delicious tacos. Several area bars and restaurants have dog-friendly patios, letting you take in the area’s awesome offerings with your best buddy in tow.

St. Augustine is perfect for year-round adventures, though some may find the summers too steamy to enjoy. Still, you can always cool off with your canine at one of the area’s dog-friendly, beautiful beaches.

7. Birmingham, AL

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Think Spot would enjoy the Deep South? Consider heading down to Birmingham, Alabama. Although Birmingham may not be the most top-of-mind vacation destination, it offers a ton of dog-friendly attractions and opportunities. 

For starters, make pup pit stop at the Cahaba Beach Dog Park . Here, your pooch can enjoy a large fenced-in space complete with trees, trails, and streams to explore. Like most parks, your doggo must be up to date on his vaccinations to enter, but he must also have a temperament check before being permitted to enter this particular pup entering the park.

You can also check out the 20 miles worth of scenic hiking trails at Red Mountain Park (just be sure to keep Lassie on a leash). Afterward, you can grab a craft beer at the dog-friendly Good People Brewing Company . 

Lodging opportunities are also plentiful, and the local La Quinta Inn welcomes up to two dogs weighing 70 pounds or less for no additional fee.   

Birmingham is a solid choice for year-round pawed adventures, though passing storms can make for dicey travel in March, April, and May.

8. Hilton Head, South Carolina

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If you’re dreaming of beach days with your dog, head on down to Hilton Head with your canine companion. You can enjoy the dog-friendly beaches, take your dog out on a dolphin boat tour , or enjoy some time kayaking with your canine . 

After having some fun on the beach, you can check in at the Palmera Inn and Suite which welcomes small and medium dogs for a small fee. 

Once your stomach starts rumbling, you’ll want to check out The Sandbar Beach Eats , which welcomes four-footers and offers water bowls to visiting four-footers.  

The city’s pleasant climate and beautiful beaches are ideal for year-round travel, but if you want to make the most of your fun in the sun, visit during the summer.

9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The City of Brotherly Love also serves as a great vacation spot for pet parents. It’s loaded with pet-friendly places and quite walkable, with historic parks and landmarks to explore. 

For starters, we’d recommend grabbing a brew at Chesnut Hill Brewery with your pooch . They not only provide people with craft beverages, but this hound hub also offers water bowls and treats for your precious pup. 

For a more artisanal flare, head to Pizzeria Vetri for a slice with Spot. After finishing lunch, consider strolling through Philly’s Magic Gardens or any of Philadelphia’s great dog parks with your floof.

There are also plenty of pet-friendly hotels available, but the Kimpton Palomar is one of the best for dogs. Furry friends are welcomed with open arms with treats, food bowls, and beds to keep your dog comfortable. 

Philadelphia is best enjoyed in the spring, summer, and fall, as Pennsylvania winters can be bitter.

10. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

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Are you more fond of the mountains than the beach? Well, be sure to check out Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (which is named for the famous Native American athlete). 

Among other things, you and your dog can enjoy the delicious eats and drinks at Fegley’s Brewpub . And then, after getting a bite, you and your pooch may want to explore the Leigh Gorge Scenic Railway or relax at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park . 

Later, when you’re ready to put your feet up and call it a night, be sure to check out the local Doubletree Hilton , which welcomes pets for a small fee. 

Like Philadelphia, Jim Thorpe is best enjoyed during the spring, summer, and fall. Autumn especially offers stunning scenery thanks to the area’s changing foliage.

11. Bar Harbor, Maine

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Your pooch can rest comfortably in Bar Harbor, Maine, at Gallagher’s Travels cabins, complete with a grassy pet relief area and complimentary waste bags. This nature lover’s paradise features plenty of sites for you and your furry friend to enjoy along the Ocean Path trail at Acadia National Park. 

Make a point to stop by Stewmans’ Lobster Pound before leaving Bar Harbor. You and your pooch can dine to seaside views while chowing down on luscious lobster. 

Bar Harbor is the ideal stop for a relaxing retreat with your retriever rather than a go-go rush of high-octane activities. It’s best enjoyed during the spring, summer, and fall, as Maine winters are harsh.

12. Bend, Oregon

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Bend, Oregon is an amazing summer escape for you and your pooch, hosting endless dog-friendly craft breweries like 10 Barrel . When you and your dog aren’t enjoying the gorgeous mountains with hiking adventures, you can take a trip to the Big Sky dog park to make new four-footed friends. 

Dogs are welcome to rest comfortably at stays like charming LOGE Bend hotel for a small fee that includes toys, beds, and treats for your furball. 

Bend, Oregon, is a fun stop year-round, though plan accordingly for the region’s wet weather.

Stopping by Portland during your Oregon vacation? Check out some of Portland’s best dog parks , bars , and restaurants !

13. San Diego, California

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Sunny San Diego, California is a great place to visit with your pupper. 

In addition to all of the obvious sun-and-sand attractions, San Diego also happens to be home to the Original Dog Beach , one of the first beaches in which well-behaved pups can roam off-leash at any time of day.  Fiesta Island is another favorite stop, along with Balboa Park .

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you and Fido can sample some of the fresh catch at the Pacific Beach Fish Shop , or you and your pooch can visit one of San Diego’s dog-friendly bars or pet-friendly restaurants to chow down on an outdoor patio. Then, head back to Hotel Indigo , a spot that rolls out the welcome wagon for dogs by offering complimentary food, treats, bowls, and beds upon request. 

San Diego is an excellent choice for year-round travel, as this city experiences stunning weather month to month. Just be sure to pack sun protection and stay hydrated!

14. Milwaukee, WI

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Want to head to the midwest with your mutt? Check out dog-friendly Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

This often-overlooked vacation destination is full of off-leash dog parks like Granville Dog Park . 

And don’t worry if your pooch gets a little messy! The Community Bark and Bath allows you to wash your pooch and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at the same time. 

In terms of canine-friendly accommodations, your dog is welcome at the Milwaukee Westin , where pups of any size are allowed to stay for no additional fee. 

Milwaukee is best enjoyed during the late spring, summer, or early fall, as its winters are cold and snowy.

15. Grand Haven, Michigan

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Want to enjoy the Great Lakes with your lapdog? Check out the beautiful Eastpoint Park and Resort in Grand Haven, Michigan. This pet-friendly paradise provides access to swimming, trails, kayak launches, and plenty of power if you’re traveling via RV with your dog . 

For a bite to eat, head to Odd Side Ales with your hound for craft drinks and delicious eats. And after a long day of exploring, rest your head at the canine-friendly Rodeway Inn .  

As with other midwest destinations, Grand Haven is best to visit during the late spring, summer, or early fall to avoid winter’s bite.

16. Indianapolis, Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana is a vibrant college town that’s full of good eats, fun sites, art galleries, and dog-friendly spaces with ample outdoor seating. 

Kick off the fun with a visit to the 16-Bit Bar and Arcade where well-behaved woofers can stand by while you enjoy some radical retro games, ranging from Donkey Kong to Asteroids!

After vanquishing malevolent monkeys and meteors, you can load up on delicious eats from Fire by the Monon where your dog will be welcomed with treats and a bowl of fresh water. 

Lodging is no problem, either, as your dog is welcome to stay with you at the Baymont Hotel for a small feel.  

When should you visit this midwestern stop? Spring, summer, and fall are best, as the city does experience some snow and cold weather during winter.

17. Asheville, North Carolina

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For an escape to the mountains with your mutt, check out Asheville, North Carolina with your furball. Here, you can rest easy at the canine-friendly Comfort Suites near the downtown arts district.  

Your pooch may not be allowed in the local museums, but he can accompany you at various dog-friendly spots like the Malaprop’s Bookstore and the Universal Joint Asheville for good drinks and grub. 

Spring and summer are popular times to visit this stop, though autumn can be even better, as the area’s foliage is downright breathtaking.

18. Charleston, South Carolina

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Also know as the Holy City, Charleston, South Carolina has plenty for you and your pooch to enjoy. 

For starters, your dog is welcomed at the fittingly named Barksdale House Hotel , which provides treats for your pooch and a grassy pet relief area on the premises. 

Once you’re checked in and settled, you’ll have to turn your attention to chow time. For some good eats, take your pooch to the dog-friendly Taco Boy for some tasty tacos and magnificent margaritas. 

And because it is always important to enjoy the specific things available in any vacation destination, we’d recommend taking your dog with you on an Old Charleston Ghost Tour for some frights with Fido. 

Charleston’s weather makes year-round travel possible for you and your pup. Just be mindful of hurricane season, which runs from June to November.

19. Sarasota, Florida

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In Sarasota, Florida you and Spot can enjoy a wealth of nature-oriented attractions! 

Start at the Red Bug Slough Preserve where you and your dog can enjoy trails and picnic shelters for a midday snack. 

Later, cool off with a frozen daiquiri alongside your pooch at Siesta Key Village , where your furball will be given a refreshing bowl of water while you chow down on local seafood. 

Once it’s time to catch some Zs, check out the local Courtyard Hotel , where dogs are welcome for a small fee. 

Sarasota’s weather makes year-round visits a breeze, but the summer months can be too hot and humid for some pet parents and pups.

20. Venice, Italy

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Seeking a European getaway? Get swept off your feet in Venice, Italy!

A city famous for being super dog-friendly, Venice offers delicious eats at restaurants like Bacarretto , where your pooch is welcome to join you. Your dog can also accompany you on Venetian Water Taxi for some unfurgettable views of the city. 

Whenever you need a break from strolling the picturesque city streets, you can recharge at the centrally-located Alloggi Barbaria Hotel where your pet is welcome at no additional cost. 

Make the most of your Venice trip by visiting during the spring or summer.

21. Tokyo, Japan

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Japan’s bustling capital city of Tokyo is surprisingly dog-friendly, and there are tons of things to do. 

For starters, we’d recommend checking out the peaceful Yoyogi Park . This sprawling green space is full of forests and trails to keep you and your canine companion busy. 

Dine in style at gourmet restaurants like Yasaiya , which provides gourmet food for you and your dog. Pups are also welcomed at the gorgeous Sheraton Grande , once you’re ready to rest from the excitement of the city. 

The best time to visit Tokyo depends on your particular plans, though March, April, September, and November are the most popular months with travelers.

22. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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If you’ve never visited Canada, you’ll want to take this opportunity to head north with your pooch! And while there are plenty of great Canadian spots to visit, you should probably start by checking out the lively seaport of Vancouver. 

Vancouver is one of the rare spots where you can enjoy the city, the mountains, and several beaches all in the same day! And you can do so while letting your four-footer tag along. 

For example, your dog can enjoy bay views and off-leash fun at Hadden Park (don’t forget to snap a pic next to the Centennial Totem Pole with your pooch). Next, settle in with a beer with your best buddy at Black Kettle Brewing Company.  

After a long day, you can relax in the vibrant heart of the city at the Sylvia Hotel with your pooch. 

Best time to visit? Late spring, summer, and early fall make for magical trips.

23. Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington, North Carolina is home to beautiful dog-friendly beaches and a long boardwalk that welcomes pups in the off-season. But if you’re vacationing in the busy season, dogs are welcome yearround at Flytrap Brewing , where you can enjoy craft beers in the lively arts district. 

For a meal with your mutt, head to the delicious Bento Box Sushi. When you’re not enjoying the sandy shore, your pooch can join you at the Downtown Aloft Wilmington , where dog blankets, bowls, and frisbees (along with typical human hotel amenities) are provided.  

Wilmington’s weather makes year-round adventures possible, though spring, summer, and fall offer the most fun.

24. Albuquerque, NM

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Want to check out the desert with your dog? (Insert “ hot dog” joke here.)

Albuquerque, New Mexico is a premium summer spot with lots of neat things to enjoy with your Spot. 

For example, your pooch can join you on the open air Albuquerque Trolley to see the sites in style. For a play break, stop by the large Santa Fe Village Dog Park where you can enjoy views of the mountains while your dog enjoys off-leash play. 

Seasons Rotisseries & Grill offers dog-friendly fine dining where you can enjoy grilled steak and scallops. The Shearton of Albuquerque welcomes pets for no extra fee and provides bowls and beds for your bestie. 

The best time to visit Albuquerque depends on your trip’s agenda but be warned: summers get stifling. Use plenty of sun protection for you and your dog, and focus on hydration.

25. Fort Myers, FL

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Fort Myers, Florida is a great place for you and your pooch to catch some rays alongside the Gulf of Mexico. 

Start your visit by soaking up some sunshine during astroll at the quaint Green Market Farmer’s Market . Then, check out Buckingham Dog Park , where your pooch can enjoy off-leash fun or stretch his legs out on the many walking trails. 

Later, when you get hungry, head to the dog-friendly Fat Katz Bistro for good drinks and yummy eats. You and your pooch can hen head over to the La Quinta Inn to recharge for no extra charge. 

Fort Myers is the perfect place for year-round visits, though some may find the summer months too hot and sticky to enjoy.

26. Austin, TX

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For the perfect blend of sun and city, check out Austin, Texas. Austin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the United States, offering an entire pet-friendly peninsula at Red Bud Isle , where dogs are welcome to socialize off-leash and enjoy the trails and swimming holes. 

For a drink, head to Dog House Drinkery, where you can enjoy a beer while Fido enjoys the extensive ½ acre dog park. Hotel accommodations are also plentiful in this hip little Texas town. For example, dogs of any size are welcome at gorgeous downtown spots like the South Congress Hotel for no additional fee.

Austin is a pawesome place to visit any time of the year with your pup, but the summer months definitely get hot. If you have a double-coated doggo or cold-weather breed, skipping a summer stop may be best to truly enjoy your visit.

27. Key West, FL

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Key West is a popular U.S. vacation destination where you and your pooch can enjoy gorgeous beaches while soaking up the sunshine. When you’re not enjoying dog-friendly beaches like Higgs Beach , you can make your way to the Key West Aquarium to learn about marine life with your mutt (yup – the aquarium is dog friendly too!). 

There are plenty of good island eats you can enjoy alongside your pooch, whether it’s the fish tacos at Geiger Key Marina or wood-fired pizza at Roostica . And Key West has no shortage of dog-friendly hotels, including the gorgeous Old Town Manor , which welcomes dogs of any size for a small fee. 

Key West is a dream destination year-round, though hurricane season runs from June to November. You’ll also want to consider the heat, as it can get steamy and sticky like the rest of Florida.

28. Huntington Beach, CA

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Want to check out the west coast with your woofer? Make your way to Huntington Beach, California, home to one of the best Dog Beaches around, Huntington Dog Beach! This public beach has grassy areas for your four-foot to enjoy, along with waste stations to help accommodate canine companions and keep things clean. 

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you and your pooch can chow down at The Bread Crumb, a delicious Hawaiian-themed diner. Then, consider trying out a craft beer at the dog-friendly Riip Beer Company while taking in the gorgeous palm trees. 

For a relaxing stay, check out the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel. Here, dogs are welcome to stay at no additional cost, and the hotel provides things like a bed, waste bags, and treats. 

Huntington Beach’s pleasant weather makes it a great choice for year-round travel.

29. New York, NY

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Should you and your pooch crave an urban vacation environment, you can always make your way to the Big Apple. 

There’s certainly no shortage of things to do there, starting with the numerous dog parks located in and around the city. There are also tons of great dog-friendly restaurants and dog-friendly bars in New York City . We can’t forget about the walkable sites, either, including Central Park and Times Square.

Finding accommodations shouldn’t be difficult, as  your pooch is welcome at several local historic hotels, such as The Roxy . And spots like the Kimpton Muse Hotel roll out dog beds, bowls, and treats to help your dog feel right at home. 

New York City is best enjoyed during the spring, summer, and fall. Winters are bitterly cold, snowy, and packed with holiday travels that can turn your pupper trip into a hassle.

30. Edisto Island, SC

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For a private and scenic getaway, check out the quiet Edisto Island, full of seaside views and southern hospitality. 

If you have a water-loving pup, we’d recommend taking him for a romp around the off-leash dog beach, grassy area, and fenced-in run at James Island County Park. Then, after running, jumping, and playing all day,  relax and chow down on fresh seafood from the dog-friendly Flowers Sea Food . From there, you can wash it all down with a craft beer from Palmetto Brewing Company .

In terms of accommodations, we’d recommend booking a spot for you and your pooch at the dog-friendly Best Western . Just be sure to take a moment and enjoy  one of those gorgeous South Carolina sunsets at some point during your stay.  

Great weather makes Edisto Island an excellent place to visit year-round with your woofer.

31. Napa, CA

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Head to wine country with your woofer! Napa Valley is an endless source of natural-world wonder, where you can also enjoy great drinks alongside your furball. There are tons of dog-friendly wineries to choose from, so you can easily hop from oneto the next (but we’d recommend starting with the historic Regusci Winery ). 

If your pooch needs to release some energy, you can make your way to the fenced area of Alston Park for a quick game of fetch. Later, for a bite to eat, stop at the Napa General Store Restaurant to enjoy dinner by the river. 

There are plenty of dog-friendly AirBnBs and VRBO properties around Napa, but if you’d prefer a more traditional hotel experience, pups of all sizes are welcome to stay at the Napa River Inn for a small fee.

The best time to visit Napa is during the harvest, which runs from August to November. Just expect peak crowds. Looking to skip the crowds? Visit off-season, but plan accordingly, as some accommodations may not be up and running. 

32. Cleveland, OH

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C-town is a midwest artist hub that’s  full of dog-friendly spots for you to enjoy. 

For example, you and your dog can unwind at the famed Taps and Tails dog bar. With a fenced-in dog park and plenty of treats for pooches, your dog will adore stopping off here. Or, if you’re looking for a larger meal, your dog can accompany you to the delicious Luxe Kitchen or enjoy sunset views at the farm-to-table Lindey’s Lake House . 

Swanky suites at The Kimpton welcome dogs of all sizes with open arms. In addition to  designated pet relief areas, this hotel makes bowls, treats, and beds available at the front desk, in case your pooch needs anything during his stay. 

Cleveland’s midwestern location makes spring, summer, and fall visits ideal. Winter weather can make traveling to and from the city a real headache.

33. Sanibel Island, FL

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For a quaint east-coast beach vacation , check out Sanibel Island – a tucked away and picturesque island. From dawn to dusk, you and your furball can enjoy the Sanibel Dog Beach , which features a number of dog amenities, including a doggie shower for rinsing off sandy paws. 

Once you and your pupper have worked up an appetite, consider checking out Island Cow – a delicious, dog-friendly eatery with foods ranging from stuffed French toast and cow-a-bunga quesadillas. There are even dog-appropriate foods on the menu, so your pooch can enjoy an island bite. 

As for lodging, you and Spot can stay down by the shore at the dog-friendly Anchor Inn & Cottages , though there also reportedly a ton of  dog-friendly AirBnB and VRBO properties in the area too.

Sanibel Island is best to visit during the spring, summer, or fall with your pooch. Summers can be too humid for some pawrents and pups.

34. San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco is a mecca of muttastic activities , from visiting dog parks like Bernal Heights Park Off Leash Area and Fort Funston to kicking back with a cold one and your canine at a dog-friendly bar . Park Chalet is a fun stop for outdoor time and drinks with your doggo at your side, for example.

Stomach rumbling? No worries! San Francisco is home to heaps of dog-friendly restaurants , too. Brunch it up at Kitchen Story or dig into dinner at Pizzeria Delfina . Once you’re ready to settle in for the night, you’ll need a pup-welcoming hotel, and there are plenty in the city, including the Argonaut Hotel .

San Francisco is enjoyed year-round by visitors from around the world, though the best months to stop in are September, October, and November.

35. Cape May, NJ

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Cape May, New Jersey, offers the ultimate Jersey shore escape for you and your canine with its beautiful beaches, charming architecture, and nostalgic feel. The town isn’t as hoppin’ with hound-friendly activities as other stops on our list, but Cape May is home to a walkable promenade for relaxing Rover strolls and Cape May Point State Park for more remote excursions with your canine.

Pet-friendly accommodations in Cape May include the Marquis de Lafayette Oceanfront Hotel and the more laidback Sun Outdoors campground .

Visiting Cape May during the summer is a human’s favorite, but the local beaches don’t permit barkers during this stretch. If you’re after beach access with your pup, you’ll have to visit between November and March when the weather isn’t at its warmest.

36. San Antonio, TX

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San Antonio, Texas, offers loads of fun for you and your pawed travel buddy. From winding trails for hiking with your hound to shopping areas made for mutt exploration, this southern city has it all. Grab a bite in the dog-friendly seating area of Landry’s Seafood , or sip on something delicious with your pooch and make new two and four-legged friends at Hops and Hounds , an innovative bar-meets-dog-park.

If you’re more interested in unplugging with your pooch, head to Comanche Lookout Park or Government Canyon State Natural Area for a more rugged hike. Just be sure to pack plenty of water and keep your canine leashed.

Tired after a long day? Stay at a pup-friendly hotel, like The Westin Riverwalk or Crockett Hotel . Both are located in walkable areas perfect for exercising your floof before turning in for the night.

San Antonio summers sure can get stiflin’, so it’s best to visit this city in spring, fall, or winter.

37. Oklahoma City, OK

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Oklahoma City, OK, isn’t everyone’s first thought of a dog-friendly destination, but this cowboy corner of the country offers ample canine fun, too! One of the coolest places to visit within the city is the Myriad Botanical Gardens , with leashed Rovers permitted on the outside grounds as you take in the area’s beauty. Another awesome stop is the Bert Cooper Trail , a 9.1-mile paved path around Lake Hefner.

If you work up an appetite with your woofer, head to one of the city’s dog-friendly restaurants, including HunnyBunny Biscuit Co . More interested in a liquid lunch? Venture to an area pet-friendly bar or brewery like Roughtail Brewing Company .

Rest up at one of Oklahoma City’s dog-friendly accommodations, such as the Fordson Hotel or the Skirvin Hilton . Pet fees apply, and extra may be charged if your doggo damages anything or the room needs special cleaning after your stay.

Skip visiting the city during tornado season, which runs from April to June yearly.

One Other Possibility: The Dog-Friendly Staycation 

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Some pups might not enjoy life on the road, but that’s OK! You and your pooch can save some cash and opt for a dog-friendly staycation, instead!  

You can spend time at the dog park , go adventuring, set up an agility course , or whip up some DIY goodies for your furball. A staycation is an excellent opportunity to bond with your best buddy in new ways all from the comfort of your pooch palace. 

Things to Look for in a Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination 

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This list contains a bunch of dog-friendly vacation spots, but it isn’t exhaustive! Here are some of the key components you’ll want to look for when headed to a dog-friendly destination:

  • Are there dog-friendly facilities? Remember that not all hotels are dog-friendly . Some hotels will host  pets for free, others will charge a fee, and some may impose weight limitations or evaluate dogs on a case-by-case basis. Just be sure to do your homework before hitting the road.   
  • Does the destination have dog-related services available? Hopefully, you never have to use these services, but your destination should have a veterinarian and emergency pet hospital nearby in case something goes awry. You should also plan on finding a local sitter or boarding facility to watch over your dog if you plan on spending any time apart. 
  • Are there enough activities to keep your dog engaged? Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean that your pup’s daily routine stops! He’ll need plenty of fun things to do! So, make sure you can keep up with  your dog’s normal routine and keep him entertained with various activities at your desired destination. 
  • Are there dog-friendly eateries or breweries in the area? We have a list of our favorite dog-friendly restaurant chains that allow pups to eat alongside you, but it’s always nice to see if there are local-specific options as well.

Vacationing with Your Dog: Comfort and Safety Tips 

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Are you set on hitting the road with your furry friend? Here are some important comfort and safety tips to keep on your radar:

  • Make sure your pooch is ready for a long trip. Try to build up to long travel with your dog gradually. Dogs may need practice in the car or staying in new places before committing to a long vacation in an unfamiliar environment. 
  • Plan out your route and incorporate your dog’s daily routine. Going to new places can be more challenging for some dogs than others, so you’ll need to be mindful of your mutt’s wellbeing. 
  • Double check that your dog is up to date on vaccinations. A pre-trip vet check is always wise to make sure your dog is ready for the road. This is not only a good idea for your dog’s well-being, but it is also necessary for some hotels, dog parks, and other attractions.   
  • Keep your dog safe in transit. If you’re road tripping with your dog , you need to make sure he’s secure and comfortable while traveling. Your pooch needs access to fresh water, and it’s essential to be mindful of sweltering temperatures when traveling in the hot summer months. Keep a doggie first aid kit and don’t forget to pack activities to keep Fido entertained. 
  • Be a good temporary neighbor. Your pooch needs to be on his best behavior while visiting other spots. Abide by the local leash laws, pick up your dog’s waste, and make sure your mutt has good manners before setting out. 

   

Vacationing with your dog can be a magical experience for you and your mutt. Enjoy exploring these beautiful dog-friendly vacation destinations! 

Do you travel with your dog? Which of these destinations is your favorite? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below! 

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Say goodbye to messy meals on the road with this two-in-one silicone pet bowl set —it's our go-to for feeding our furry pals while traveling. With two bowls nestled into a convenient flat mat, each holding about two-and-a-half cups, it's the perfect solution for keeping our pets happy and fed on any adventure.

Go! With Ease Leash Bundle

Ensuring both you and your furry friend are comfortable and safe on walks away from home starts with the right leash. The Go! bundle offers just that, with a hands-free multi-function leash, a sturdy yet lightweight easy fit harness for your pup, and a stylish small pouch to keep your keys and credit cards secure.

Kalimdor Dog Water Bottle

Never let your pet go thirsty again with this innovative two-in-one water bottle design with a 19-ounce storage capacity, surpassing standard 16-ounce bottles. The unique top doubles as a bowl, holding 2.8 ounces, with a simple switch and button for easy release and convenient portability for your on-the-go adventures.

Kurgo Direct to Seatbelt Swivel Tether

Enhance your pet's safety during car rides with the Kurgo Direct to Seat Belt swivel tether , clipping directly into your car's seat belt fastener for a secure attachment. Designed to connect to your dog's harness, it ensures the pull is centered on their torso rather than their neck, while the swivel-head carabiner allows them to move freely without tangling.

K&H Pet Products Heated Thermo-Kitty Mat

Keep your cat or small dog cozy with the K&H Thermo-Kitty mat , featuring an insertable dual thermostat heater that warms up only when your pet lies on top, adjusting to their internal temperature for optimal comfort. Perfect for camping, chilly car rides, or spaces lacking central heating, it's a must-have travel accessory to ensure your pet stays warm wherever you go.

Travel Cat Portable Litter Box with Lid

Solve the challenge of traveling with your feline friend with the Porta-Pawty travel litter box , featuring a zippered top and built-in side handle for easy scooping and reusing litter across multiple stops. With its odor-blocking construction, it ensures a more comfortable experience for your pet during stays at pet-friendly hotels, addressing multiple travel litter box concerns in one convenient solution.

Ruffwear Highlands Dog Pad

Provide your pup with a cozy spot away from the cold ground with the lightweight Highlands dog pad by Ruffwear, perfect for outdoor dining or camping adventures. Its durable design offers campers peace of mind by safeguarding their tent's delicate fabric from their dog's nails, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both pets and their owners alike.

Ruffwear Quinzee Insulated Water-Resistant Jacket

For travelers aiming for minimal luggage or outdoor adventurers planning winter hikes, Ruffwear's Quinzee jacket offers an ultra-packable and warm solution for keeping your furry friend cozy without sacrificing space. Crafted with high-loft polyester insulation, this weather-resistant coat includes easy-release side buckles for a snug and comfortable fit on any adventure.

Adventure Medical Kits Me & My Dog First Aid Kit

Stay ready for any mishaps during your adventures with the Trail Dog medical kit , a lightweight and easily storable companion packed with dressings and bandages to tend to injured paws. Complete with sterile tweezers for tick and splinter removal, it ensures your furry friend stays safe and comfortable wherever the trail leads.

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover

Hit the road with your pet worry-free with this hammock-style cover , crafted from sturdy, waterproof polyester and 600D PVC material to keep your backseat clean and mess-free. With high all-sides protection, you can relax knowing your pet stays safe and secure in the back, away from potential distractions in the front seat.

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30 best places to take your pet on vacation

Posted: November 30, 2023 | Last updated: November 30, 2023

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Travel round the world with your pet with these top spots to explore with your cat or dog

When looking for somewhere to vacation with your pet, you may feel spoiled for choice. Whether you want to travel domestically or internationally, many places love dogs, cats and pets of all kinds just as much as we do and provide pet-friendly accommodation.

One thing to consider when it comes to how to travel with a dog or traveling with a cat are quarantine periods: if you want to visit another country for two weeks and the quarantine period for animals entering the country is that long in itself, it might be worth leaving your furry friend behind. 

However, if you’re looking to take an extended stay in another country, there are plenty of options available that will allow you to cross their borders with your pet after a period of isolation. Here are some of the best... 

<p>                     If you like urban areas, you can’t go wrong with New York city. If you’ve been dying to explore the big apple, there are lots of pet friendly accommodation and pet boarding services if you don’t want to take them everywhere with you. Visit Central Park and tick something off your own bucket list, and your pet’s!                   </p>

New York, New York

If you like urban areas, you can’t go wrong with New York city. If you’ve been dying to explore the big apple, there are lots of pet friendly accommodation and pet boarding services if you don’t want to take them everywhere with you. Visit Central Park and tick something off your own bucket list, and your pet’s!

<p>                     Animals roam Bangkok freely, looked after by their local communities. You can take your pet to Petropolis Park, or visit the Petropolitan Hotel for spa treatments, the pet shop or simply to sit down with your pet for a little while. You can explore the temples and see the sights with or without your pet, with daycares around the city.                   </p>

Bangkok, Thailand

Animals roam Bangkok freely, looked after by their local communities. You can take your pet to Petropolis Park, or visit the Petropolitan Hotel for spa treatments, the pet shop or simply to sit down with your pet for a little while. You can explore the temples and see the sights with or without your pet, with daycares around the city.

<p>                     Take your dog with you on a canine cruise, or if you’re a cat lover visit The Catcade, an arcade that is home to many cats who are perfectly happy watching people win and lose at arcade games. You can also visit “the bean” - sorry Cloud Gate - by Anish Kapoor, but you’ll have to leave your pet behind for this one, as Millennium Park does not allow pet visitors.                    </p>

Chicago, Illinois

Take your dog with you on a canine cruise, or if you’re a cat lover visit The Catcade, an arcade that is home to many cats who are perfectly happy watching people win and lose at arcade games. You can also visit “the bean” - sorry Cloud Gate - by Anish Kapoor, but you’ll have to leave your pet behind for this one, as Millennium Park does not allow pet visitors. 

<p>                     We have to include an Australian location, as pets are just as popular down under as they are here. Take a dog friendly winery tour, ride a talking tram or take your pet on a paddle steamer (no really). If your pet is well behaved, you might also be able to take them with you to meet some Koalas on Raymond Island.                   </p>

Victoria, Australia

We have to include an Australian location, as pets are just as popular down under as they are here. Take a dog friendly winery tour, ride a talking tram or take your pet on a paddle steamer (no really). If your pet is well behaved, you might also be able to take them with you to meet some Koalas on Raymond Island.

<p>                     As well as pet-friendly accommodation, St Petersburg has plenty of walkable areas and parks to explore with your pet. In particular, lovers of dogs (and science) might want to visit the monument to Pavlov’s dog in the northwestern district. The statue commemorates a mutt named Bierka, who helped Pavlov with his research into conditioning. You can also visit Polyustrovskiy Market to pick up supplies for your pet and check out the tropical fish.                   </p>

St Petersburg, Russia

As well as pet-friendly accommodation, St Petersburg has plenty of walkable areas and parks to explore with your pet. In particular, lovers of dogs (and science) might want to visit the monument to Pavlov’s dog in the northwestern district. The statue commemorates a mutt named Bierka, who helped Pavlov with his research into conditioning. You can also visit Polyustrovskiy Market to pick up supplies for your pet and check out the tropical fish.

<p>                     Tokyo, although a tightly-packed urban environment, is remarkably pet friendly. Due to the small sized apartments, many people own cats, birds, fish and toy dogs, but you do still see larger pets around sometimes too. Yoyogi Park is one of many dog friendly parks to visit with your pet and endless pet cafes where your companion will be treated as an honored guest.                   </p>

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, although a tightly-packed urban environment, is remarkably pet friendly. Due to the small sized apartments, many people own cats, birds, fish and toy dogs, but you do still see larger pets around sometimes too. Yoyogi Park is one of many dog friendly parks to visit with your pet and endless pet cafes where your companion will be treated as an honored guest.

<p>                     Madrid is well set up with pet friendly accommodation and lots of the restaurants and attractions are happy to accept non-human visitors too. Since 2016 you can take dogs on the metro, which makes it even easier to travel around the city with a pooch (or indeed a cat).                   </p>

Madrid, Spain

Madrid is well set up with pet friendly accommodation and lots of the restaurants and attractions are happy to accept non-human visitors too. Since 2016 you can take dogs on the metro, which makes it even easier to travel around the city with a pooch (or indeed a cat).

<p>                     There can be no doubt that Californians love their pets, with almost 60% of California households owning pets. If you like shopping, there is an open air mall that you and your pet can explore and hopefully bring home some bargains.                     </p>

Dana Point, California

There can be no doubt that Californians love their pets, with almost 60% of California households owning pets. If you like shopping, there is an open air mall that you and your pet can explore and hopefully bring home some bargains.  

<p>                     You may not think of Greece when we say “pet-friendly” but the island of Santorini has plenty of pet friendly accommodation. It is worth considering that there are feral dogs and cats on the island (taken care of by the Santorini Animal Welfare Association), so keep in mind your pet might interact with them before booking your ticket. The stunning natural landscape and beautiful white houses will give you and your pet plenty to look at while you explore.                    </p>

Santorini, Greece

You may not think of Greece when we say “pet-friendly” but the island of Santorini has plenty of pet friendly accommodation. It is worth considering that there are feral dogs and cats on the island (taken care of by the Santorini Animal Welfare Association), so keep in mind your pet might interact with them before booking your ticket. The stunning natural landscape and beautiful white houses will give you and your pet plenty to look at while you explore. 

<p>                     We couldn’t make a list of pet friendly destinations without mentioning Philadelphia. You <em>and</em> your pet can enjoy a Philly cheesesteak and traverse the Wissahickon Valley Park, although your dog will need to stay on leash here.                    </p>

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We couldn’t make a list of pet friendly destinations without mentioning Philadelphia. You and your pet can enjoy a Philly cheesesteak and traverse the Wissahickon Valley Park, although your dog will need to stay on leash here. 

<p>                     If you’ve tackled all your local peaks, it might be time to take your pet to the north of England and tackle some of the mountains there. You can even visit the grounds of Chatsworth House with your pet in tow and live out your Pride and Prejudice dreams as it was used as the location for Pemberly in the 2005 film. We’ve personally visited Chatsworth with dogs and they loved the sweeping estate land surrounding the house, and splashed in the stream chasing sticks and balls while we admired the architecture.                   </p>

The Peak District, England

If you’ve tackled all your local peaks, it might be time to take your pet to the north of England and tackle some of the mountains there. You can even visit the grounds of Chatsworth House with your pet in tow and live out your Pride and Prejudice dreams as it was used as the location for Pemberly in the 2005 film. We’ve personally visited Chatsworth with dogs and they loved the sweeping estate land surrounding the house, and splashed in the stream chasing sticks and balls while we admired the architecture.

<p>                     The capital of Latvia offers several places to stay with your pet beside the Baltic Sea. Soak up some history as you walk around the city, check out the art nouveau architecture or visit the Old Town - your furry friend can accompany you for all of it.                    </p>

Riga, Latvia

The capital of Latvia offers several places to stay with your pet beside the Baltic Sea. Soak up some history as you walk around the city, check out the art nouveau architecture or visit the Old Town - your furry friend can accompany you for all of it. 

<p>                     If you and your pet are fans of hiking, Lake Tahoe is a great place to spend your vacation. It combines fantastic beaches with beautiful mountain hikes, giving you the best of both worlds.                    </p>

Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

If you and your pet are fans of hiking, Lake Tahoe is a great place to spend your vacation. It combines fantastic beaches with beautiful mountain hikes, giving you the best of both worlds. 

<p>                     There is an <a href="https://africamps.com/dog-friendly-glamping-at-africamps/" rel="nofollow">Africamps</a> location in Oudtshoorn that is happy to accept visitors with their dogs. Indeed, they have a resident dog called Rufus, who can show your pet around. If your pet isn’t a fan of ostriches, this might not be the best place, as the camp site is on a working ostrich farm, but there are two other locations across South Africa that are also happy to accept animals.                   </p>

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

There is an Africamps location in Oudtshoorn that is happy to accept visitors with their dogs. Indeed, they have a resident dog called Rufus, who can show your pet around. If your pet isn’t a fan of ostriches, this might not be the best place, as the camp site is on a working ostrich farm, but there are two other locations across South Africa that are also happy to accept animals.

<p>                     Auckland in New Zealand is a great place to visit with your pet, with plenty of pet friendly beaches, accommodation and plenty to do. Mellons Bay, Takapuna beach, and Piha beach are the most popular dog beaches, but if your pet is less sociable, you can find quieter places to go too.                    </p>

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland in New Zealand is a great place to visit with your pet, with plenty of pet friendly beaches, accommodation and plenty to do. Mellons Bay, Takapuna beach, and Piha beach are the most popular dog beaches, but if your pet is less sociable, you can find quieter places to go too. 

<p>                     You might remember the window-dwelling Labrador retriever, Fidèle, known for snoozing above the canal between 2003 and 2016, even making an appearance in the film <em>In Bruges.</em> While he has sadly died, you can visit the spot he used to sunbathe with your own four-legged friend, as Bruges is a very pet friendly city.                     </p>

Bruges, Belgium

You might remember the window-dwelling Labrador retriever, Fidèle, known for snoozing above the canal between 2003 and 2016, even making an appearance in the film In Bruges. While he has sadly died, you can visit the spot he used to sunbathe with your own four-legged friend, as Bruges is a very pet friendly city.  

<p>                     If you want to visit Europe for the architecture, but want to get some sun in too, then Lisbon might be the city for you and your pet. The people of Lisbon love dogs, so you can guarantee your furry friend will get lots of pets as you explore the pastel-colored buildings and historic castle.                   </p>

Lisbon, Portugal

If you want to visit Europe for the architecture, but want to get some sun in too, then Lisbon might be the city for you and your pet. The people of Lisbon love dogs, so you can guarantee your furry friend will get lots of pets as you explore the pastel-colored buildings and historic castle.

<p>                     You can enjoy some traditional Belgian waffles with your best pal, thank heavens, with over 1000 pet friendly hotels, B&Bs and apartments available in Wallonia. Enjoy the medieval and renaissance architecture and take in mountain views in Namur, the gateway to the Ardennes.                    </p>

Wallonia, Belgium

You can enjoy some traditional Belgian waffles with your best pal, thank heavens, with over 1000 pet friendly hotels, B&Bs and apartments available in Wallonia. Enjoy the medieval and renaissance architecture and take in mountain views in Namur, the gateway to the Ardennes. 

<p>                     If you fancy an all-inclusive getaway, this town will take you and your pet into their arms. With plenty of parks and beaches to keep you busy, there are also pet friendly hotels and resorts that are happy to accept pets up to 50lbs.                   </p>

Hilton Head, South Carolina

If you fancy an all-inclusive getaway, this town will take you and your pet into their arms. With plenty of parks and beaches to keep you busy, there are also pet friendly hotels and resorts that are happy to accept pets up to 50lbs.

<p>                     The sinking city, it’s worth getting a trip to Venice in before it completely vanishes below the waves (we’re kidding…mostly). Thankfully, your pet can tag along too, with lots of pet friendly accommodation options and several museums and galleries happy to accept pets as well as people.                    </p>

Venice, Italy

The sinking city, it’s worth getting a trip to Venice in before it completely vanishes below the waves (we’re kidding…mostly). Thankfully, your pet can tag along too, with lots of pet friendly accommodation options and several museums and galleries happy to accept pets as well as people. 

<p>                     There are plenty of pet friendly places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, some will even offer a spa experience for your pet as well as you, with grooming services.                    </p>

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

There are plenty of pet friendly places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, some will even offer a spa experience for your pet as well as you, with grooming services. 

<p>                     Lake Taupō is a great place to go with an active dog, as there are tons of bike trails to keep you busy and dog friendly lakeside spots to take your pal for a walk. Dogs are also allowed in some theme parks. You can also visit historic Māori carvings and experience indigenous New Zealand from the water.                     </p>

Taupō, New Zealand

Lake Taupō is a great place to go with an active dog, as there are tons of bike trails to keep you busy and dog friendly lakeside spots to take your pal for a walk. Dogs are also allowed in some theme parks. You can also visit historic Māori carvings and experience indigenous New Zealand from the water.  

<p>                     Another great place for a coastal trip, Cornwall is one of the most popular destinations in the UK for a weekend away. Roll into a traditional pub and you will probably find several dogs snoozing around an open fire, or a resident cat eyeing up your plate of fish and chips.                    </p>

Cornwall, England

Another great place for a coastal trip, Cornwall is one of the most popular destinations in the UK for a weekend away. Roll into a traditional pub and you will probably find several dogs snoozing around an open fire, or a resident cat eyeing up your plate of fish and chips. 

<p>                     This stunning area is perfect for beach bums. If you and your pet love to be by the water, digging holes in the sand or splashing in the shallows, then this is the destination for you. Lots of private B&Bs are happy to accept animal visitors, as long as they are accompanied by a sensible human.                    </p>

St. Augustine, Florida

This stunning area is perfect for beach bums. If you and your pet love to be by the water, digging holes in the sand or splashing in the shallows, then this is the destination for you. Lots of private B&Bs are happy to accept animal visitors, as long as they are accompanied by a sensible human. 

<p>                     Any <em>Aristocats</em> fan knows that fair Paris is a must visit destination for cat lovers. However, it’s a very dog-friendly city too. Walkable and offering over 1000 pet friendly establishments to house you and your companion, you might find a romantic visit to the Parc des Buttes Chaumon just as fun for your pet as it is for you.                   </p>

Paris, France

Any Aristocats fan knows that fair Paris is a must visit destination for cat lovers. However, it’s a very dog-friendly city too. Walkable and offering over 1000 pet friendly establishments to house you and your companion, you might find a romantic visit to the Parc des Buttes Chaumon just as fun for your pet as it is for you.

<p>                     Lake Placid is a beautiful mountain town with all the cultural interest and charm of small town America, but within reach of the big city. There is even an ice cream shop that caters for canine visitors as well as humans. If you or your pet are keen to get out on the water, you can hire kayaks or canoes and take a trip over Mirror Lake to the dog friendly beach on the southwest side.                    </p>

Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid is a beautiful mountain town with all the cultural interest and charm of small town America, but within reach of the big city. There is even an ice cream shop that caters for canine visitors as well as humans. If you or your pet are keen to get out on the water, you can hire kayaks or canoes and take a trip over Mirror Lake to the dog friendly beach on the southwest side. 

<p>                     While famous internationally as the home of Dracula, Transylvania is a stunning cultural hub full of medieval towns, castles and amazing hiking routes that will treat you and your furry friend to some amazing views.                   </p>

Transylvania, Romania

While famous internationally as the home of Dracula, Transylvania is a stunning cultural hub full of medieval towns, castles and amazing hiking routes that will treat you and your furry friend to some amazing views.

<p>                     Brits are known for their love of dogs, and the Snowdonia National Park is kitted out with lots of dog-friendly trails and campsites. If your dog isn’t to be trusted around sheep, maybe give this one a miss, as there are lots of free roaming ovines. For a dog that loves a hike, you can climb Mount Snowdon, which stands at 1085m.                   </p>

Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Brits are known for their love of dogs, and the Snowdonia National Park is kitted out with lots of dog-friendly trails and campsites. If your dog isn’t to be trusted around sheep, maybe give this one a miss, as there are lots of free roaming ovines. For a dog that loves a hike, you can climb Mount Snowdon, which stands at 1085m.

<p>                     If you want to travel within the USA, Seattle is a great city to take your pet, particularly if you own a dog. Multiple off leash dog parks and a walkable city center make this a great city for a short break. There is even a cat cafe if you can’t take your own beloved fur baby with you.                    </p>

Seattle, Washington

If you want to travel within the USA, Seattle is a great city to take your pet, particularly if you own a dog. Multiple off leash dog parks and a walkable city center make this a great city for a short break. There is even a cat cafe if you can’t take your own beloved fur baby with you. 

<p>                     The home of, you guessed it, Dalmatians! Croatians are famous dog lovers and you won’t struggle to find pet-friendly accommodation in this region that stretches along the Adriatic Sea.                    </p>

Dalmatia, Croatia

The home of, you guessed it, Dalmatians! Croatians are famous dog lovers and you won’t struggle to find pet-friendly accommodation in this region that stretches along the Adriatic Sea. 

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On flights with American you can bring 1 kennel as your carry-on bag if:

  • You pay the carry-on pet fee
  • Your pet stays in the kennel and under the seat in front of you the entire flight

You can travel with your pet carrier and 1 personal item, but you will not be permitted to bring a carry-on bag in addition to a pet carrier and personal item. Instead, the kennel will replace your carry-on bag.

If your pet is too large to fly in the cabin, it must travel with American Airlines Cargo. Keep in mind, we only accept checked pets for active-duty U.S. Military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders, and the pet carrier must meet all kennel guidelines for checked-pets. If you don’t meet these requirements, your pet may not travel. Fees and restrictions apply.

Kennel guidelines for checked pets

Pet strollers must be checked at the ticket counter, and all checked bag fees apply.

We assume no liability for the health or well-being of carry-on pets. These rules are enforced:

  • Pets must be small enough to fit comfortably inside the closed / zipped carrier.
  • Non-collapsible kennels can’t exceed the under-seat dimensions of any aircraft included in your journey. Please contact reservations to verify maximum dimensions.
  • Soft-sided collapsible kennels are recommended and can be slightly larger but still need to fit under the seat without having to excessively collapse the kennel. They must be secure, padded, made of water-repellant material and have nylon mesh ventilation on 3 or more sides.

Carry-on kennel dimensions

Hard-sided kennel.

  • Mainline flights on American: 19 x 13 x 9 inches / 48 x 33 x 22 centimeters (length + width + height)
  • Regional flights on American Eagle: 16 x 12 x 8 inches / 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters (length + width + height)

Soft-sided kennel (recommended)

18 x 11 x 11 inches / 46 x 28 x 28 centimeters (length + width + height)

Contact reservations to verify maximum dimensions.

Flying in First / Business on an A321T?

  • Pets must stay in their kennel during your flight and will need to be placed in a dedicated animal friendly compartment at the front of the plane during taxi, take-off, landing and turbulence
  • The combined weight of the carrier and your pet can’t exceed 20 lbs. / 9.07 kgs., weighed at check-in

We can only accept:

  • 7 kennels on American flights, excluding service animals
  • 5 kennels on American Eagle flights; 1 in First

Due to the lack of underseat storage space, carry-on pets are not permitted in First or Business on:

As recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), we don’t accept pets that have been sedated or tranquilized. Pets that have been given sedatives or tranquilizers are at a higher risk of respiratory and cardiovascular problems at high altitudes.

To add a carry-on pet to your trip, follow these steps:

  • Find your trip on aa.com or the American app
  • In the Special Services section, select ‘Add carry-on pets’
  • Review and agree to the carry-on pet requirements
  • Select the flights that you want your pet to travel on
  • Confirm your carry-on pet to complete the changes

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At the airport, go to the American ticket counter to pay the fee and ensure your pet and kennel meet the requirements.

We only accept checked pets for active-duty U.S. military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Up to 2 pets may be checked and they must meet the minimum age and health requirements of the destination. Since capacity is limited, we accept checked pets on a first-come basis.

When checking a pet, you need to:

  • Contact Reservations at least 48 hours prior to travel
  • Check in at the ticket counter with your official orders
  • Allow extra check-in time (at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours before your flight)
  • Complete a checklist with an agent
  • Provide a health certificate

To ensure the health and safety of your pet, the health certificate you provide must be issued by a vet within:

  • 10 days of your travel
  • 60 days of your return (travel on the same ticket)
  • 10 days of your return (travel on a separate ticket)

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American PetEmbark™

American Airlines Cargo offers the American PetEmbark™ service for pets that don’t qualify to travel as carry-on or checked pets.

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When checking in your pet, there are specific requirements for their kennel:

  • Large enough for your pet to stand, turn, sit and lie down in a natural position (without touching any side or the top of the container)
  • Must not exceed maximum size requirements of the aircraft you're traveling on
  • Must not exceed maximum weight (combined pet and kennel) of 100 lbs. / 45 kgs.
  • Be made of wood, metal, plastic or similar materials
  • Have a door made of welded or cast metal
  • Secured at the top and bottom with bolts or screws
  • Secured by yourself with release cable ties on all 4 corners (we’ll provide complimentary ties)
  • Be rigid and secure enough so the animal cannot escape through gaps or poke any body part through the container
  • Be leak and escape proof with a secure fastened door
  • Have ventilation on at least 3 sides for domestic U.S. travel and 4 sides for international travel
  • Have separate food and watering dishes attached securely inside the kennel
  • Have a small bag of food for a 24-hour period attached to the top
  • Be clean and have absorbent material (no straw, hay or wood shavings)

If you travel with 2 of your pets in the same kennel, they must be:

  • The same species (2 cats or 2 dogs)
  • A similar size and weigh less than 20 lbs. / 9.07 kgs. each
  • Between 8 weeks and 6 months old

Aircraft restrictions and acceptable kennels

Checked pets cannot travel on:

  • A321, A321H, A321neo, A321S

Cat restrictions

We don’t accept brachycephalic cats of any 'mix' as checked pets, such as:

  • Exotic Shorthair

Cats must be at least 8 weeks old when traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Dog restrictions

We don’t accept brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs of any 'mix' as checked pets, such as:

  • Affenpinscher
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Boston Terrier
  • Boxer (all breeds)
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Bulldog (all breeds)
  • Dogue De Bordeaux
  • English Toy Spaniel
  • Japanese Chin
  • Mastiff (all breeds)
  • Presa Canario
  • Pug (all breeds)
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Tibetan Spaniel

Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old when traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. If you're traveling into the U.S., your dog's age and vaccine requirements depend on the risk of dog rabies where your trip starts. Dogs arriving from high-risk countries need to be at least 16 weeks old and have their rabies shots before traveling into the U.S.

Check if your trip starts in a high-risk country.

Flights with connections

If you’re traveling on a connecting flight, checked pets will only be able to connect through these cities:

  • Charlotte, NC (CLT)
  • Chicago O'Hare, IL (ORD)
  • Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW)
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
  • New York Kennedy, NY (JFK)
  • New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA)
  • Miami, FL (MIA)
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
  • Washington Reagan, DC (DCA)

Food and water

Due to Federal Regulations, you’ll need to provide written certification that:

  • Your pet has been fed and offered water within 4 hours (with the specific time noted) before you deliver them to the airplane
  • Is securely and visibly attached to the outside of the kennel
  • Has your signature with the date and time you signed it

You’ll also need to provide feeding and watering instructions for a 24-hour period. Unless specified by a vet, you cannot leave instructions saying 'no food or water.'

If you’re flying with American Airlines, you can pay your pet travel fee at the airport or at a travel center with a credit card or paper voucher (where accepted). We don’t accept cash or checks for payment.

We don’t collect pet fees for other operating airlines on your trip (even if it has an American flight number). You’ll need to check in with each airline and pay your fees at check-in. To find out if you're on a partner airline, look for the words, "Operated by" on your ticket.

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*Fees shown apply for each destination without a voluntary stopover / connection of 4 hours or more. If your trip includes a voluntary stopover / connection of more than 4 hours, fees apply for each connection segment. All pet fees are non-refundable and apply per kennel, each way. Fees for transporting your pet with American Airlines Cargo may vary depending on the trip details and size of the animal and kennel.

**For tickets issued on / before February 19, 2024, the carry-on pet fee per kennel is $125 and for tickets issued on / after February 20, 2024, the fee is $150.

Temperature restrictions

We have temperature restrictions to make sure checked pets and pets traveling with American Airlines Cargo aren’t exposed to extreme heat or cold:

  • In the animal holding areas
  • At terminal facilities
  • When moving the animals between terminal and the plane
  • On a plane awaiting departure

You cannot travel with a pet if the current or forecasted temperature is above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 degrees C) at any location on the itinerary.

Pets not traveling in cabin cannot travel to / through / from Phoenix (PHX), Tucson (TUS), Las Vegas (LAS) or Palm Springs (PSP) May 1 – September 30.

You cannot travel with a pet if the ground temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7.2 degrees C) at any location on the itinerary.

We may waive the cold temperature restrictions if you have a written letter from a licensed vet that includes:

  • Your name and address
  • Your pet’s name
  • Your vet’s name and signature
  • Your vet’s accreditation date and number
  • The temperature your pet is acclimated to

The letter must be dated:

  • Within 10 days of the first flight your pet will be on
  • Within 30 days of any other trips in the same itinerary

You may need an additional letter for lengthy trips. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6.6 degrees C), your pet cannot be checked even with a letter from your vet.

Flying on a partner airline?

Find helpful information if your trip includes 1 or more flights with our partner airlines.

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  • Qatar Airways

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Virgin australia announces pet flights with small dogs and cats allowed in cabin.

Lucy Mae Beers

Small pets could soon be allowed to be with their owners in the cabin on certain Virgin Australia flights in a huge change to domestic air travel.

Outgoing Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka made the announcement on Thursday morning saying the airline wanted to be the first in the country to introduce the option.

The move is subject to regulatory approval, but if it gets through, Virgin will launch the pet flights on specific domestic routes within the next 12 months.

There will be dedicated rows on the pet flights for the owners travelling with their cats or dogs, however only small animals would be allowed.

They will also be required to be restricted in a pet carrier under the seat in front of the owner and will not be able to roam around freely or sit on people’s laps for the entirety of the flight.

“Overwhelmingly, our guests tell us they want to travel with their pets, and we are now on a journey to make that a reality. It’s something that commonly happens overseas and is proven to work well,” Hrdlicka said.

“Almost 70 per cent of Australian households have a pet, so this announcement is really significant for a large proportion of the country.

“It’s also a great thing for pet-friendly accommodation providers who will benefit greatly from increased connectivity and the ease for travellers to fly with their pets. It really will be a whole new economy for pet travel in Australia.”

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An ex-flight attendant shares his top pet peeves when it comes to passengers — and it includes swapping seats

  • An ex-flight attendant who flew with two US airlines shared three annoying things passengers do.
  • Bobby Laurie said passengers shouldn't swap seats without telling their cabin crew first.
  • Laurie said passengers also shouldn't ask for food items that aren't on the menu.

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Passenger disputes with flight attendants keep making headlines. In July, American offloaded a passenger after he got into an argument with a flight attendant. In August, United temporarily banned a woman from flying after she refused to follow a flight attendant's instruction to return to her seat.

So, what do you do to get on a flight attendant's good side? Avoid their pet peeves, of course.

While annoying a flight attendant is unlikely to get you kicked off a flight, getting on their good side might get you better service, travel expert Bobby Laurie told Business Insider in an email. Laurie, the cohost of "The Jet Set," a travel talk show that airs weekly on national television, worked as a flight attendant with US Airways and Virgin America.

"Kindness and politeness were always rewarded when I could. Whether it be a free drink, snack, or a better seat, the people who made an impression and were kind got those benefits first," Laurie said.

Here are three of Laurie's pet peeves as a flight attendant and how to avoid them.

1. Refusing to listen to instructions on how to stow bags

Laurie said passengers should avoid placing bulky items like outerwear in the overhead compartments .

"This is especially true in the winter when everyone has a heavy jacket with them. Jackets shouldn't take up the space of a bag," Laurie said.

Laurie said passengers seated near the plane's bulk-head are not allowed to keep any of their bags or belongings at their feet.

2. Swapping seats with other passengers.

Laurie said passengers should pay for their seats in advance rather than trying to move to other passengers' seats once on board — especially without telling the cabin crew.

"Don't 'steal' the seat and think the flight attendant won't notice. Don't ask if you can get a free upgrade," Laurie said.

Airlines often charge more to sit in the window and aisle seats toward the front of the plane, Laurie said. This means many airlines will refuse to allow passengers to switch seats , especially if the swapped seat comes with services such as better food or free drinks, Laurie added.

3. Asking for items that are not on the plane's in-flight menu

Laurie said passengers should not assume there are off-menu items. The reality, he said, is that the plane is likely to be stocked with limited food. On shorter flights, where there are only three or four flight attendants working on board , Laurie said passengers should select from whatever the crew offers in order to avoid wasting time.

"Every airline has some sort of a seatback menu for offerings on the plane," Laurie said. "Airlines in the US don't have strawberry juice, watermelon juice, or any other juice other than orange, apple, and cran-apple."

Laurie added that planes don't have a microwave for people to heat up food they brought on board with them, or a refrigerator to store their meals.

That said, Laurie noted that if passengers are considerate of cabin crew, they're likely to get better service.

"As a crewmember, I always tried to have fun and relate to my passengers," Laurie said.

"To get on the cabin crew's good side, simply acknowledge them! Say hello. Smile. Especially around the holidays, just say thank you. So many people walk right past crew members like they're the help," he added.

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The Anachronistic Joy of Black-and-White Photography

A black and white photo of the Brooklyn Bridge, shot from the perspective of a pedestrian.

Black-and-white photography puts you in touch with the basics of still imagery: the primacy of light, the intersections between shadows and highlights, and the stark, graphic nature of composition. Photographers have been limiting themselves to monochrome as a way to learn and relearn core photographic principles ever since color film was unleashed upon the masses, and that remains true in the digital age.

Today, most photographers shoot black-and-white images on color sensors because cameras equipped with monochrome sensors are exceedingly rare. They do exist, though: I recently had a chance to use the two most popular black-and-white digital cameras for over a month. And I took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with the fundamentals of composing in shades of gray.

The experience left me more attuned to exposure, and more sensitive to where I place bright and dark elements within my photos. It also reinvigorated my creativity and pushed me to imagine the final image before I pressed the shutter button.

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The cameras, why shoot black-and-white digital, what it’s like to limit yourself to black and white, how is it different from using black-and-white film, should you get a digital black-and-white camera.

A black and white photo of people passing in front of a deli on a New York street corner.

Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

An affordable monochrome dslr.

This is the first affordable monochrome digital camera, and it makes great images. As a DSLR, it lacks some mirrorless niceties, but it will be more familiar to most shooters than Leica’s rangefinder.

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To create its black-and-white specialist, Pentax swapped out the sensor in the original K-3 Mark III DSLR with one that’s had the color filter removed. Although it’s not as advanced as the latest mirrorless models, it still has most of the conveniences of a modern camera: autofocus, a comfortable grip, intuitive controls, and an optical viewfinder that lets you look through the lens. Plus, its battery is rated to give you over 200 shots more than our higher-end mirrorless picks’ batteries .

It’s about a quarter of the price of the other black-and-white camera we tried, the Leica M11 Monochrom. And its layout and controls will be more familiar to most photographers than the rangefinder-style Leica’s. Its 25-megapixel images capture plenty of detail, and they can be printed as large as non-professionals would ever want. Plus, it works with all the K-mount lenses Pentax has ever made, going back to the 1970s, and simple adapters will let you mount Pentax screw-mount lenses from as early as the 1950s.

A black and white photo of the triangular ceiling of the Oculus Transit Hub in New York.

Leica M11 Monochrom

A monochromatic digital luxury rangefinder.

Limiting you to manual focus and shades of gray, this rather expensive camera slows down the photographic process and forces you to make careful decisions. It can also make stunningly detailed images.

The latest in Leica’s series of black-and-white, rangefinder-style cameras, the M11 Monochrom has a 60-megapixel sensor that’s one of the best full-frame sensors you can get right now. You can attach any M-mount lens that Leica (or any other company) has made, and a simple adapter allows the use of lenses dating back to the 1920s.

But despite the cutting-edge sensor, the rest of the camera is very old-school. You have to focus manually by looking through the camera’s rangefinder or an optional electronic viewfinder (which will cost you a few hundred dollars more). Whether you find this experience charming or frustratingly limiting will depend on how much you enjoy being transported to a time before DSLRs. Any serious photographer who has used a Leica can attest that it is a luxurious experience, but it’s also one that will appeal most to people who already know what they’re doing with a camera.

If you’ve mostly photographed in color, you might think that capturing monochrome images would involve a nearly identical process. People who have shot extensively with black-and-white film or a monochrome-only digital camera know that’s just not true. Using color changes both how you make an image and how that image strikes the viewer.

Here’s an example: William Eggleston’s famous photograph of a blue-green tricycle (framing a similarly colored car in a carport) is an image that works only in color. Sure, the composition of elements within the photo is also important, but the colors tell half of the story of this image.

A good counterpoint is Ansel Adams’s Monolith, The Face of Half Dome (1927), a photo that was captured when black and white was the only widespread option. It creates drama from a motionless subject by emphasizing the mountain’s imposing shape, long striations, and the direction of the light falling on it. The photographer’s use of an intense red filter to darken the sky adds even more depth.

By the time Adams made Moon and Half Dome , in 1960, he had a wide array of color films as an option, but he still chose black and white. This not only connected the new image to his earlier work, but it also highlighted the textures on the rock face and the way that shadows played across the cliff while the moon hovered above.

Color and black-and-white photography are equally capable of producing stunning images, but in the right circumstances, doing away with color can distill a scene into a uniquely powerful vision. It confronts us with the essence of light, helping us to see the objects in our world clearly while also emphasizing the mystery of the shadows that lurk around them.

One of the best things about black-and-white photos is they provide more leeway for editing. You can play with brightness and contrast in more extreme ways, creating intense levels of contrast that would look out of place in a color photo. This freedom of expression allows you to zero in on the image you had in your mind when you clicked the shutter, and it can help the image really shine.

While using these two cameras, I shot all of my images as both raw and JPEG files, and I noticed that both sensors provide a lot of headroom to brighten your image in editing. The Leica’s dual-gain BSI CMOS sensor , in particular, allows for a tremendous amount of image brightening when developing raw files, without the noise you get when shooting high-ISO JPEGs. This means you can use a lower ISO setting and high shutter speeds to intentionally underexpose, and then adjust the exposure after the fact for cleaner shots.

That said, the noise that comes with high-ISO settings on these cameras is not as distracting as it would be in color images. I shot a lot at night in New York City, on overcast days, and left the ISO set to auto most of the time. This was joyously liberating. I was able to pay attention to what was in my frame and how the light hit it, rather than constantly fiddling with the settings on my camera.

A black and white photo of the George Washington bridge.

There’s one notable downside to shooting black and white on a natively monochrome sensor: You can’t apply digital filters after the fact, as you would when converting color images to black and white or using something like Fujifilm’s Acros film simulation. You’ll have to use a physical yellow, orange, or red filter to darken the sky if you want that effect, as I did with an orange filter for the image at the top of this post.

Some folks just leave a yellow filter on their lens whenever they shoot black and white, in order to keep the sky from being too harsh. Others selectively use color filters based on their subject matter. A green filter will make green leaves look bright. A red filter will do the same for red berries.

Using the Pentax was an unusually fun experience because it offers all of the automatic features you’re used to from modern digital cameras, but you end up with monochrome images with lots of contrast by default. Plus, you can use the custom adjustments to picture style to make your own collection of different looks. It’s also the only option for a camera that shoots native black-and-white images and also has autofocus, which changes how you do street photography and makes it much easier to create photos quickly—especially when compared with the relatively old-school Leica.

The main difference between shooting black-and-white film and a monochrome digital sensor is that you can brighten your shadows a lot with digital images, while you can’t really recover detail in the murky areas of a film image. At the same time, you have a lot of leeway to overexpose with film, while digital images will permanently lose detail in highlights if you overexpose too much.

I set both of these cameras to underexpose a little, to preserve highlights, and then I boosted shadows in Lightroom to make the images look more like what I saw in the moment. Leica’s metering typically chose exposures that were a little brighter than what the Pentax decided on, even when I used the mode meant to preserve highlights. If you’re looking for a more automatic shooting experience, the Pentax is probably more your speed.

The other big difference is that the noise and grain that’s prominent (and sometimes desirable) in film is not as prevalent in monochrome digital images. I made photos with these cameras at over ISO 100,000 that showed significantly less noise than you’d see in an image shot at ISO 3,200 on film. People often pontificate on the virtues of film grain, and traditionalists might heap disdain on the look of digital black-and-white images. But I think both are useful aesthetic options—there’s no need to glorify one over the other.

Probably not.

I’m glad to have had the opportunity to shoot with both of these cameras. But as a collector of vintage lenses and a photographer with decades of experience and a love of film, I am very much the target market. They’re clearly not something the average person would use as an everyday camera, and they don’t make sense for most people.

However, if you’re the type of person who obsessively reads photography forums and dreams about using glass made before you (and possibly your parents) were born, then you should consider leaving the world of color behind and basking in the smooth gray tones of a dedicated black-and-white digital camera.

This article was edited by Ben Keough and Erica Ogg.

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Phil Ryan is Wirecutter’s senior staff writer for camera coverage. Previously, over 13 years he covered cameras and other photo-related items for CNET and Popular Photography. As the latter's tech editor and then senior tech editor, he was responsible for maintaining and refining the lab testing for cameras, and as the main camera tester,  he used and wrote reviews of many of the cameras released in that timeframe.

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