Tag Archives: pets and travel

Travel Tidbits: Strap in Your Dog and Hide Your Camels

STRAP IN YOUR DOG I see them all the time, and frankly, my daughter gets the biggest kick when we pass one. I’m sure you’ve driven by a few on the highway yourself. I’m referring to pet owners who cruise down the street in their vehicles with their pets on their laps. Well, the cushy ride might be over for some furry friends if California lawmakers get their way. Earlier this week a bill passed the Assembly banning motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving. Disobey the rule and you’ll be slapped with a $35 fine. The bill … Continue reading →

Luxury Travel: Pampered Pooches and Flying In Style

PAMPERED POOCHES It’s no secret that some pets travel better than their two-legged counterparts. (There are even some furry tail waggers who are financially way better off than most people in the world.) And now an increasing number of hotels are taking notice of these well-to-do-animals’ standings in life. In a previous blog I told you about the growing number of hotels in paradise that are catering to pampered pets. Several resorts in Hawaii provide fresh-baked peanut butter flavored biscuits for doggie guests with their name inscribed on each. That’s on top of the special water bowl, pet-sized bed, and … Continue reading →