Waking up on the woof side…

Loyal and faithful customers say bow wow to personable, friendly service

The LaQuinta Orange County chain hotel is very conveniently located near to the John Wayne airport (5-10 minutes), they offer an airport shuttle service and you can leave your car in their parking lot and it will be here when you return. The inn is business class AND they also offer pet friendly lodging. Need to bring your bird, cat, rabbit, ferret, or dog on a business trip? No problemo !

we stayed on the top floor (third), above the heated pool and jacuzzi in a king suite, with fridge, microwave, king size bed, couch, desk, nicely furnished, with wireless, free local phone calls and TV… The rooms (183, all of which are pet friendly) and lobby are very clean and comfy. We received a nice box of chocolates, good for me, not for cici… no dog treats but four times a year, when there are dog shows in town, the pets receive pet goodie bags and the inn is sold out.

During the week, most of the guests are business people traveling to and from southern California but on the weekend, visitors are more family oriented. The Magic Kingdom (Disneyland) is only 15 minutes away and the inn is four miles from shopping malls, (The District with shops such as Pet Smart), post office, banks, fast food and several restaurants. The Inn also has four meeting rooms for business conferences and workshops.

In the area, there are numerous pet shops, pet sitters, doggie daycare and groomers as well as dog trainers.

LaQuinta also provides a delicious hot and cold breakfast with hard boiled eggs, fresh hot waffles, muffins, cereals, juice, donuts, yogurt, and hot coffee from 6 – 9 am.

this hotel is budget conscious and a great value for the pricey area near Newport Beach. Other hotels in the area do not offer pet friendly lodging. A couple of lower priced motels do but the service and amenities are nowhere near the quality that LaQuinta offers. In this economy, why not receive the best barks for the bucks. Cici says four paws up !

Is your Dog dreaming of a vacation?

Go to Carmel, CA. a very dog friendly town!

http://hollywoodpets.blogspot.com/2005/10/stay-at-doris-days-place-her-hotel.html

http://www.vacationidea.com/articles/luxurytravelpetsloews.html

http://www.european-jeweler.com/_carmel_dog_friendly.html

http://www.artistacreative.com/details/lovesDogs.html

Top 10 Reasons to Bring your Dog to Carmel:

1. Never dine alone at Carmel’s many dog friendly restaurants. For instance, Forge in the Forest offers a dog pound menu.
2. Wagging tails spark creative juices.
3. Dogs are great foot warmers.
4. Dogs can run/walk leash-free on Carmel beaches.

5. Dogs make a fuzzy and warm cuddle partner after the lights go out.
6. Carmel has many great dog boutiques- shop for matching outfits!
7. Barking and woofing are good for the soul.
8. Stop for a sip at Tiffany’s. Even Carmel’s finest retail shops place a water bowl on the sidewalks. And your dog is welcome in most Carmel stores and some banks.
9. Dogs don’t mind waiting while you paint, shop, nap…
10. Dogs love to socialize with other dogs and humans and birds.

http://www.cypress-inn.com/

http://www.bringfido.com/destination/CA/Carmel/

Or visit Kanab, Utah:

http://www.bestfriends.org/

Some Pet Friendly hotels/motels

http://www.redroof.com/

http://www.motel6.com/

http://www.lq.com/

http://www.wyndham.com/locator/pets/main.wnt

Fun sites:

Be a Dog Whisperer…

http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/

http://www.aspenbloom-wellpet.com/

http://www.my-dog-blog.com/blog.php

http://aspenbloompetcare.com/pet-blogs

http://www.dogfriendly.com/

http://www.pettravel.com/

http://www.petswelcome.com/

http://www.takeyourpet.com/

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/caring_for_pets_when_you_travel/preparing_your_pets_travel_supplies.html

http://www.puppytravel.com/

http://www.travelpets.com/

http://www.happytailstravel.com/index.php

http://www.travelpet.com/

Get a Puppy Passport :

http://www.wagn4u.com/detail.aspx?ID=11

Airlines:

http://www.flypets.com/

https://www.aacargo.com/shipping/animals.jhtml

http://www.airlines.org/customerservice/passengers/Air+Travel+for+Your+Pet.htm

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/index.jsp

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/pet/public/en_gb

http://www.atlanticair.com/pets.html

http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/travelPlanner/travelPrograms/petTravel.aspx

http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1048,00.html

http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/products/ppet.shtml

http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/pets.html

Traveling with your Pooch Tips

http://dogs.about.com/od/travel/Travelling_With_Dogs.htm

http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Traveling_With_Your_Pet

http://cfhs.ca/athome/general_pet_information/

Media:

http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2007/edition_09-23-2007/Pet_Travel

http://www.gadzoo.com/chicagotribune/PetsLinkView.aspx?LinkId=1202&GroupId=204

See the World with your Mutt

http://www.petsonthego.com/

http://www.swedenabroad.com/Page____47204.aspx

http://divinecaroline.com/browse/travel/family/?CMP=KNC-DC_GAW_16&gclid=CIK5hvC4uo8CFSbvYAodomvFIw

http://www.petscanstay.com/pet-travel/articles/travel_with_your_pet_the_easy_way_part_one.html

http://www.petvacations.com/

http://www.fidofriendly.com/

http://www.workingdogs.com/travel.htm

http://www.petfriendly.ca/checklist.php

http://pettravelcenter.com/

http://www.petssquare.com/Travel.html

http://goeurope.about.com/od/travelwithpets/Traveling_With_Your_Pet.htm