By Saundra Amrhein When reclining on Florida’s sandy beaches, there’s no need to feel that tug of guilt about your best friend back home, left in a kennel or the care of strangers. Your dog could be right here with you, frolicking in the blue-green waters of the Gulf of America or the Atlantic, or…
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By Saundra Amrhein So you’re planning your Florida vacation, and you need to find the right place to stay that also caters to your VIP – Very Important Pet. Throughout the Sunshine State there are plenty of pet-friendly Florida hotels and accommodations, including rustic campgrounds, budget…
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By Kevin McGeever In Florida, every dog can have its day. Or days . . . Beaches and dog parks to run free. Restaurants with individual bowls for canines and their human company. Shopping, scenic cruises and pet-friendly historic tours. (Dogs were early settlers, too. Or was it setters?) And then…
Read MoreWhy should humans have all the fun at Florida’s parks? It's a dog's favorite activity: running free with their fellow canines. By Saundra Amrhein Florida offers numerous off-leash dog parks where dogs can burn off steam and make new friends. Be sure to follow posted park rules – which invariably…
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By Dalia Colón With 27 miles of Gulf shoreline, plus shopping, entertainment and recreation options galore, it’s no wonder Panama City Beach attracts visitors from all over the world. And where people travel, man’s best friend isn’t far behind. Restaurants and hotels are just the beginning of the…
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By Dalia Colón With more than 70,000 annual visitors, the Orlando area is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. And where travelers go, their pets often follow. Here are some dog-friendly things to do in Central Florida. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WITH DOGS Lake Eola Park Cosmopolitan…
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By Dalia Colón Key West welcomes party animals—and we’re not just talking about the revelers whooping it up on Duval Street. The Conch Republic is as hospitable to four-legged visitors as it is to their human companions. If you and your favorite roll dog find yourselves with a weekend to spend in…
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By Kara Franker Talk about a dog wedding you'll always remember! A lot of preparation went into the planning of Hoss and Honey Bear's ceremony at the dog-friendly hotel Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. No detail was overlooked. The two 140-pound Newfoundland dogs married this summer at…
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