OutTraveler, HelloGiggles: Hotels where your dog will get better treatment than you
While pet-friendly travel isn’t exactly new, many hotels on Orbitz are beginning to cater to pet parents with something new to us: VIP hotel “pet-menities.” Think pet spa services, special room service dog menus and pet concierge services. To showcase these latest amenities, Orbitz partnered with The Fairmont — one hotel brand specializing in pet-menities — and the spcaLA for an event earlier this month to showcase the trend with some deserving dogs: shelter pups (view the YouTube video here).
With the goal of helping travelers take more trips with their pets, Orbitz launched a landing page to make it easy for travelers to book luxury, VIP pet-menities and hotels where there is no pet fee.
We’re also listing some of our favorite pet amenities from top hotel partners here:
Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley — Canines can enjoy a free bacon hunt. While the pet parents enjoy a stroll through the estate vineyard, dogs are busy sniffing out smoked bacon strategically placed along the way. Let the concierge know 24-hours in advance if you want to take part.
The Pines Lodge, Beaver Creek CO — Capture footage from your furry friend’s POV on your next hike. At this hotel, you can borrow a GoPro attached to a dog harness so you can commemorate your dog’s hike. There’s also Polaroid camera to take a picture of your dog signing their furry friend guestbook with, of course, a paw print.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Los Cabos, Mexico — Pups get their own personalized beachfront cabana to stay cool on the beach while pet parents bask in the sun. But first-class service for your pet doesn’t stop there. A Pet Butler can walk your dog on the beach, take them on a doggy desert path, bring them made-to-order meals and even lead “doga” classes.
