We all become attached enough to consider our pets as members of the family. This makes it very difficult when we travel because we have to trust someone else to take care of them. However, there are many ways you can take your pet on your family vacation and have a great time. Many resorts, hotels, parks, and campgrounds now allow pets, especially dogs, to come with their owners. Even restaurants with outdoor dining areas will allow your dog to dine with you as long as he is well behaved, as there are some who do not like dogs.

Here is a list of some of the best destinations for dogs:

Cape May, NJ
Asheville/Blue Ridge, North Carolina
Black Hills, South Dakota
Key West, Florida
Carmel/Monterey, Calif.
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
Charlottesville, Va.
Portland, Maine
Grand Canyon, Arizona

There are many other destinations, including many that are also in other countries. Here are some tips to remember when traveling with your family pets.

First, make sure they get water every few hours because they will be stressed during the trip and that can make them dehydrate faster, especially if you are flying.

If you’re flying, make sure you know all of the airline’s policies before you go so you can travel with ease without worrying about your pets.

Second, be sure to check your destination and find out if there are any dog ​​parks or fun things for your pet nearby. Check if the beaches are restricted or if they will allow you to take your dog with you so he can have fun in the ocean too. This is a great way to vacation with your dog.

Lastly, keep something with your scent near your animal while you travel. This can be a shirt or a toy. As long as you have your scent on, it will help comfort your dog and help keep him calm while you take him on a family vacation.