How badly do you and your pet want to run away on vacation? The monotonous schedule and everything must have bored you both! However, for ardent pet lovers, traveling along with their pets can sometimes be tedious. Why? Because the moment you plan to travel with your pet, there are many questions about pet care, pet travel, and limitless unknowns that crop up. As such, we have some of the best pet-friendly destinations just for you.
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Not every country and destination is allergic to pets and bring in limitations and bounding to pet travel. Barring a few places, many pet-friendly countries and destinations welcome travelers with a pet and have also passed laws and rules that ensure your pet enjoys the vacation as much as you do. Have a look at the pet-friendly destinations to spend your perfect vacation.
Make sure to consider the destination, transportation details, pet-carrier, and accommodation facilities before embarking on the journey.
France
Talk about pet-friendly rules, and France will top the list. The country is famous for its dog policies and retreats are so pet-friendly and lenient towards pets that they might even offer you a dog/pet seat on the table!
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The Seine in Paris
One of the best pet-friendly destinations to visit in France with your pet is the Seine. Walks along its banks with your four-legged friend and enjoys medieval architecture and the park beside the Eiffel Tower. The stretch along the Seine has some of the most spectacular sights and sounds of France.
Luxembourg Gardens in Paris
The Luxembourg Gardens are a mix of beauty, architecture, and gorgeousness! Your pet will be allowed to roam freely along the southeast corner of this destination, and you can enjoy the statues and the beautiful pond in the park.
How to reach Paris: All major cities and countries connect Paris by air, road, and train.
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Chateau in Loire Valley
What is travel to France if it doesn’t include a visit to a Chateau? France has the most significant and stunning chateaus in the world. The rich magnificence of the centuries and architecture is what a Chateau holds! Visit the Chateau de Chambord in Loire Valley, which is the largest in the area. A distinctive part of the palace is that it allows pets on the vast grounds in the surroundings, though not inside the building. However, Chateau de Chenonceau is pet-friendly and allows dogs inside the area beyond the ticket counter and the formal gardens. Smaller pups are also allowed inside the building, as long as their owners carry them! That’s some excellent news for your four-legged friend.
How to reach Loire Valley: One can travel from Paris to Loire Valley by road or train. There are also air services from London and Dublin.
Austria
The rugged landscape of Austria is perfect for giving your pet a workout. Austria also offers some of the majestic sights to make photographs of you and your pet awesome! The only rule to follow in Austria while traveling with a pet is to issue an ISO microchip before entering the country. Also, a pet owner isn’t allowed more than three pets on vacation.
Danube River Cruise
Get your pet to enjoy a cruise on the Danube River. The cruise allows pets to travel free of charge. Take the cruise from Vienna.
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Salzburg
Take your pet through the historical significance of Salzburg. The old town has narrow pathways where you and your pet can walk and climb hills located at the edge of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Fortress allows pets in the outside areas, through forbidden inside the halls and State Rooms.
How to reach Salzburg: One can travel to Salzburg by air to the International Mozart Airport.
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Hallstatt
Hallstatt is a small town located atop a hill along a lake. It is one of the most picturesque and cutest pet friendly destinations in the world. You can take your pet to Hallstatt from Salzburg by ferry, an electric boat, or a motorboat near the lake. The ferries and boats seat five people, pets are allowed on board and the scenic lake and the hills and town beyond will give you perfect photo opportunities.
How to reach Hallstatt: One can travel to Hallstatt by train from Salzburg or Vienna.
Spain
Warm country Spain is an excellent pet friendly destination. The country has exquisite villas, cafes, and restaurants that allow pets to come in and enjoy the ambiance. Certain places in Spain also have dog exercise areas and toilet areas to make traveling with your pet more comfortable and enjoyable.
Beaches in San Sebastien
San Sebastian beaches are dog-friendly and have plenty of pet park areas on the main beach. However, it is better to check before you visit the beaches as some of them don’t allow pets during summer (or have limited options and rules to be followed).
How to reach San Sebastien: One can travel to San Sebastien by road from Biarritz or Bilbao.
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Hiking in the Pyrenees
For adventure lovers who travel with their pets, Spain’s best destination is to go hiking in the Pyrenees mountains. The mountains exist on France’s border and welcome dogs to the destination as long as they on a leash. One can also visit the Monte Perdido National park, located towards the border of Spain. Hike along the popular Cola de Caballo across the Odessa Valley and enjoy the waterfalls and the majestic views it offers!
How to reach the Pyrenees: One can travel by road from Paris or Lilie.
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Spend a night abroad a Yacht
Tenerife in Spain offers beautiful yachts for travelers to stay. The yachts hook to marinas, and owners often sail them. You can be lucky to find one during your visit as large yachts come on and off. Yacht stay can be a relaxing and unusual, adventurous activity for you and your pet.
Switzerland
Switzerland is an enchanting country to visit and a pet friendly destination. The country even issues a day card for dogs to travel along with their owners across its destinations. Pets below 30 cm can travel free of cost. Switzerland allows dogs on hiking trails and nature walks. However, it is essential to look out for leash signs as some of the trails require pet owners to leash around their pets.
Canada
The country of Canada is hospitable to humans and animals alike! Four-legged friends are allowed to roam around with their owners and enjoy the vacation without any hassles.
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Vancouver
It has the most number of pet-friendly beaches and resorts- 8 in total! There are also beautiful off-leash parks in the country like Dustry Greenwell Park and Cooper’s Park for travelers to enjoy with their pets. Resorts also have play areas for the dogs and allow them to enjoy the recreation.
How to reach Vancouver: Vancouver is connected to all the major international cities and countries by air.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba in Winnipeg has the beautiful Maple Grove Dog Park, an absolute favorite of four-legged friends. Pets can run free along the grounds and enjoy in the off-leash areas of the St. Boniface Industrial Park. There are also pet accessory stores along the park wherein owners can buy pet treats and goodies for their furry companions.
Revelstoke
This ski destination offers excellent hiking and mountain biking activities for adventure lovers. Mount Revelstoke National Park allows pets and owners can enjoy a good hike with their pets or explore the towering mountains. There are many beautiful accommodation places along the mountain.
How to reach Revelstoke: One can fly to Kelowna International Airport and drive to Revelstoke from there.
Australia
Australia is a pet’s travel haven. The country has several pet-friendly accommodation places, pet parks, and attractions that would surely make traveling with your pet a memorable and exciting experience. If you are lucky enough, you could also enjoy the pet fairs that the country hosts!
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Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is the ‘biggest little town of coastal Australia.’ Locals refer to this place fondly as ‘Mallum,’ and it exists on the foothills of Mount Chincogan across the Brunswick Valley. A picturesque town of the Byron Shire in New South Wales, it has exotic and scenic drives for travelers and pets in northern NSW. The area has stunning villages, rich sub-tropical rainforests, and the Flying Dog Cottage. Cottage is a small holiday retreat dating back to 1920 and nestled close to Bayron Bay, and has exciting artworks and a funky mix of new and old furniture that oomph the beauty level. One can check out the shops, eateries, cafes, markets, retro shops, and rich art galleries that adorn the region. A distinctive feature is the beautiful fully-fenced garden and the equipped dog exercise park for your furry friend.
How to reach Mallumbimby: One can drive from Sydney or Brisbane to the destination. The nearest airport is the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
Victoria
It is a ‘luxury on the farm.’ The Country House retreat is a modern-day holiday hotspot that gives you and your pet a country escape from the regular rush. Travelers will enjoy a farm stay backed by luxury amenities. It is a serene and fantastic holiday destination and exists a few km from the Lakes Entrance and Metung. The Country House Retreat is suitable for travelers who come with pets and huge families. It is a paradise for people who need large spaces to chill and enjoy. The retreat is relatively massive and can accommodate ten people comfortably. There is also a beautiful outdoor entertainment area with a small tucked wood-fire pizza oven, a grilling barbeque, and fairy lights to give a magical touch to the place. Pets will too enjoy the spacious area outside and play with their owners whole-heartedly.
How to reach Victoria: One can drive from Melbourne to Victoria by road. Victoria is connected to major cities by air, road, and train.
Sweden
Sweden allows its pets to roam around and walk without a leash. Interestingly, the country also limits dogs’ and pets’ time limits to be kept in crates! That’s some super good news for travelers with pets.
Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm
The palace exists on the outskirts of Stockholm and allows dogs on leash on its grounds. It is free for entry for both travelers and their pets and even has an off-leash island, especially for dogs.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Sail on the boat in the waters of the Stockholm Archipelago and explore the islands. Some many cruises and ferries allow pets onboard. One can even sail aboard a private boat and enjoy the cruise with their four-legged friend.
How to reach Stockholm: Stockholm is connected by air by the Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport. One can also travel by train or road from nearby cities.
Camp near a Swedish Lake
Sweden has many beautiful lakes and offers camping opportunities in summers. They allow pets to come in, and travelers can get a caravan, tent, or a cabin as a camp. The campgrounds exist alongside the mesmerizing dog beaches with plenty of pet-friendly activities for furry beings!
United States
The United States may not be the most favorite place to go with a pet due to travel restrictions and the long list of guidelines to follow. But it does offer pets and their owners to enjoy.
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Barkwells in North Carolina
The beautiful Dog Lovers’ Vacation Retreat in the United States allows pet owners to play and enjoy the stay with their furry friends. It is nestled along the Mills River and welcomes pets and their owners with open arms. There are lush meadows and picturesque scenery with comfortable accommodations and fully-furnished cottages to stay. Relax with your pet without worrying about anything!
How to reach North Carolina: The nearest airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Also read, Travel to Charlotte, North Carolina
It must be frustrating to head to destinations where four-legged friends are not welcome. No wonder they don’t understand that pets are a most loved part of families too and want a vacation too with their owners. Don’t worry anymore; head to these beautiful pet friendly destinations and enjoy the travel and a comfortable stay.
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