When it comes to planning a family vacation it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you want to take your pets with you. Whether you’re travelling to a new country or visiting somewhere a little closer to home, your holiday can be made that little bit more special if you have every single member of your family with you. Whilst it may seem as though it’s hard work, taking your fur baby with you is definitely worth it. To help you have the best possible vacation, here are 5 things to consider before taking your pets on holiday:
Bringing the Desert to Florida with Succulents
What Is Your Overall Budget? – The first thing you need to consider when you’re going on holiday with your pets is your overall budget. Whilst it won’t add much more to your costs, travelling with a pet will mean an increased budget. Make sure you’re doing as much research as possible beforehand, looking into the expected costs of not only travelling with a pet but rooming with them too. For more information on the cost of travelling with a pet, you can visit this site here.
How Will You Get Them To You Holiday Destination? – Another important thing to consider is how you’re going to get your furry friends to your destination. Whilst you can travel with animals on board public transport, you need to consider whether or not it will make them feel stressed out. When it comes to flying, often they’ll be made to sit in the hold. If you’re driving, you need to think about what you can do to ensure they have a comfortable journey – including lots of planned toilet breaks!
Will You Be Able To Take Them To Pet-Friendly Places? – Before choosing a destination you need to find out whether or not it is pet-friendly. There are lots of places that do not allow you to to take pets inside, which when travelling with your loved ones could be difficult. Try Googling pet-friendly places in the area you want to travel, basing your trip on the things that allow absolutely everyone to enjoy their break. For pet-friendly destination inspiration, you can visit this site here.
Chicken and Stir-Fry Noodles (Thailand)
Are Their Pet-Friendly Hotels? – Another important aspect of your vacation is where you’re going to stay. Whilst it would be great to have your pick of hotels, not everywhere will allow you to take your pets. Ideally, you will want to look at villas, Airbnb and lodges as they’re going to be the most likely to allow you to have pets stay with you. If there’s no information on their websites, you can try calling up to find out more. For an idea of what it’s like to stay in a pet-friendly hotel, you can visit this site here.
Will They Be Well Behaved? – Finally, it’s important you’re considering whether or not your pets are going to be well behaved. Whilst there are lots of places that are accommodating when it comes to pets, they expect them to be kept well under control. If you struggle to contain your pets when they’re at home, you’ll struggle even more when they’re in an environment they don’t recognise.
Are you looking to take your pets on holiday with you? What do you need to consider beforehand? Let me know in the comments section below.