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Pack a doggy bag, because it’s time for your peripatetic pooch to hit the road again. Just know that your worldly whelp won’t be a lone wolf.
One of the nation’s largest travel agencies, Fora, reports that it saw a 178% increase in queries containing “dog” or “pet” in the past year.
“The rise in pet-friendly or pet-oriented travel is huge,” said Henley Vasquez, co-founder of Fora. “But it is certainly more complicated than traveling, you know, without one … I would almost say it’s akin to family-friendly travel. You have to treat your pet as though they are an extra person on the trip.”
That means not only seeking out the right accommodations, but also the right destinations.
“Europe is super dog friendly, you see dogs everywhere.
But there are a lot of hoops to jump through when you’re traveling internationally with a pet: like proof of vaccines, proof of breed and different certificates to fill out,” said Vazquez, noting that luxury airlines like JSX (an all-business public charter service that allows dogs less than 80 pounds) and concierge services like Bark Air, while expensive, can simplify the experience.
“We see a lot of requests for pet-friendly travel all over the world, but we don’t necessarily see a lot of executions in terms of people going [beyond Europe],” said Vazquez. “I certainly think staying closer to home is easier.”
It can be nicer, too. Howl to choose? We talked to advisors and compared services to find out.
Montauk Yacht Club | 32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, LI
Every sea dog can have its day in Montauk, where the summer crowds have left the beach free for Fido.
From mid-September, the beach opens to energetic breeds all day, every day.
After tossing the frisbee, let your sleeping dog lie at the Montauk Yacht Club, with fetching accommodations that come with chow, bowls and treats aplenty.
It’ll cost you a $100 per night, but the 10% donation to Best Friends Animal Society softens the bite.
The Mark Hotel | 25 E. 77th St.
Guests with four legs are VIPs at this Upper East Side icon, where the stars of the Met Gala gather to gab and grab. Decorous dogs are an expectation, not an exception, and your jet “setter” will be greeted at the door by slick staff. Expect a plush Molly Mutt dog bed, a branded ceramic bowl designed by fashion illustrator Jean-Philippe Delhomme and a custom place mat.
And when it’s time to hit the town, just call down to the front desk for a bottle of The Mark x Dolce & Gabbana Fefé. It’s an alcohol-free fragrance mist “created for the most fashionable of dogs,” inspired by Domenico Dolce’s beloved poodle Fefé.
Later, they’ll wolf down a dog’s dinner, a k a the “Spoiled Dog’s Menu” by celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, which features gourmet entrées and desserts.
Now, does your haute dog need fresh couture? Of course she does. The hotel’s pedicab is perfect for diamond dogs in need of a shopping spree at nearby Bergdorf Goodman. Bow wow!
The Hythe | 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colo.
These mountains aren’t just for Berneses.
Lucky dog guests of the historic Hythe have nose-to-the-ground access to high country hunting grounds with convenient ground floor rooms with walkout access to scenic paths and hiking trails.
What’s that smell? Canine kibble at Mountain Ration, the hotel’s marketplace, which is stocked with everything from Blue Buffalo duck treats to travel accessories (get yourself a hair of the dog at the Revel Lounge). The hotel welcomes up to two hot diggety dogs per guest room with a $150 pet fee.
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AutoCamp
Outdoor lodging and glamping brand AutoCamp is going off leash and rethinking dog-friendly travel. With nine US locations, from the Catskills to Yosemite and loaded with retro Airstreams, the brand was already perfect for pooches, but this August they started a new collab with dogcare and treat brand Woof to create Camp Woof.
Expect welcome kits, dog-friendly programming and other special perks like puppy yoga and “Yappy Hours” with pup cups full of Woof’s Pumpkin Spice Mix.
Best of all, they are waiving pet fees.
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel | 10 Place de la Concorde, Paris
Paris’ chicest hôtel is chien cloud nine. This former royal palace has rolled out the red carpet with its new Crillon & Co. personalized pet program. It’s a partnership with top brands for beasts that begins with a bespoke in-room welcome and personalized gift per pet.
Inside are expect products from luxury Nordic dog beauty designer Nocat Studio along with artisanal puppy pintxos from Basque Country brand Maison Txaku.
The hotel’s concierge team has also created a pet-friendly guide to Paris, plus a crystal healing experience that promotes relaxation and connection with your K9.