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The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch

These pet-friendly hotels treat your pets like family with customized amenities and fun activities. 
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
Photo Credit: Mandarin Oriental Miami
By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020

If you own a pet, chances are they are more than just animals, they’re family, which is why when you travel you can’t help but bring them along.

These days hotels aren’t just catering to guests of the two-footed variety, many are pampering pets just as much as their owners with customized amenities that will make you wish you could trade places with them for a day.

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From massages on the beach to gourmet meals prepared by professional chefs, these pet-friendly hotels will make sure that your fur baby lives the good life on your next family vacay.

01
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From the moment your pet checks into the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, they are family. Rooms are outfitted with everything they need like a plush dog bed, food bowls and yummy dog treats. They even offer a dog-friendly concierge team and regular neighborhood “yappy-hour” events. Don’t have a dog? 1 Hotel welcomes pets of all kinds.
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
02
Mandarin Oriental Miami
People aren’t the only ones hitting the VIP scene in Miami. At the Mandarin Oriental Miami, the MO Pets program makes sure furry guests up to 30lbs can enjoy a Five-Star vacation of their own. Amenities include a keepsake golden Mandarin Oriental collar tag, luxurious pet beds, gourmet room service menus, pet sitters, workouts with a certified dog trainer, play dates with a pet butler and more.
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
Photo Credit: Mandarin Oriental Miami
03
Las Ventanas al Paraíso
Mexico is always a good idea, and if you’re a pet staying at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo, it’s a great one. The resort offers special massages, a portable Pet Cabana for in-suite use, a “Canine Delights” menu that features dishes made-to-order by resort chefs, and even dedicated “Dog Butlers” to take them out on the town.
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
Photo Credit: Las Ventanas al Paraíso
04
Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Scottsdale
The 4Paws Pet Program at the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale, Arizona provides fur babies with their very own zen experience, which includes custom amenities, pet beds, and an extensive list of activities for them to enjoy during their stay.
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
Photo Credit: Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Scottsdale
05
The Ritz-Carlton Aruba
At the Ritz-Carlton in Aruba pets enjoy the good life right alongside their owners. Mini pet cabanas featuring personalized name plaques, non-motorized water activities complete with custom-size life jackets (to keep them safe), gourmet menu options and spa treatments are all available for your precious pooch.
The Good Life: These 5 Getaways Are Perfect For Your Globe-Trotting Pooch
Photo Credit: Mochi and the City
TOPICS:  Accommodations travel Travel Pets