5 things to keep in mind while looking for pet-friendly accommodation

LEAVING your beloved pet behind while you embark on your next adventure, post lockdown, can be heartbreaking.

However, with an increasing number of travellers looking to bring their furry companions along, as well as an increasing number of accommodations and airlines catering to those with pets, there’s no reason your furry adventurers can’t join in the fun.

Booking.com shares top tips:

Select accommodations using smart filters

Pet owners can use Booking.com’s “pet-friendly” filter to find pet-friendly accommodations and ensure their pet has a comfortable stay. Also look for reviews on the website or app to learn about other travellers’ and dog parents’ first-hand experiences at the accommodation. Please read the fine print to confirm the pet fee.

Be sure staff are known for loving, not just accepting, pets!

When short-listing a hotel, speak with the staff to ensure that they are pet-friendly. This will improve your pet’s experience and aid in the management of anxiety caused by the journey. After all, your pet is accustomed to a loving environment, and it’s critical to maintain a similar environment. During your stay, instead of dodging disapproving looks as you walk down the corridor, you should be proud of your dog. Assuring the staff’s enthusiasm for pets will help.

Check out the scenery or nearby parks

Be sure to view images of the accommodations to ensure that there is enough open and scenic space for your four-legged companion to enjoy the destination as much as you do!

See if spa days/grooming services are available for your pet

Travelling with pets entails exploring the destination’s various landscapes, whether sandy beaches or muddy trek trails. Grooming and cleaning as a result of such experiences ensures that their health is not harmed. Having spa or grooming services available at an accommodation relieves you of the burden of pet care. It also allows you and your pet to be pampered during your stay, making for a truly relaxing experience.

Check for availability of gourmet pet menus

Keep in mind that the food can make or break a trip for both you and your dog. Ensure that the pet-friendly accommodation has enough and extra food supplies for your pet, so that you do not have to carry an extra load of luggage to feed them. Many accommodations offer paw-fect gourmet menus to tantalise your furball’s taste buds.

The delectable menus are also Instagram-worthy, so you can share your experience with other pet parents and inspire them to bring their furry friends on their next trip. Travellers must notify the accommodation of any allergies their pets may have before their arrival.

MAKE sure the staff are known for loving – not just dealing with-pets. | Unsplash