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DOG FRIENDLY ROAD TRIP PLANNER FREE

DOG FRIENDLY ROAD TRIP PLANNER FREE

If you haven’t been to Vegas before or prefer to rest before driving for four hours, feel free to stay longer and explore. My parents and I are used to long car rides, so we immediately began our road trip. We then picked up a rental car to drive to Page, Arizona. LAX was a good layover spot for the pups since they have an outdoor pet relief patio in the Alaska terminal. We flew from Newark to Los Angeles to Las Vegas with Alaska Airlines. If you’re over 62 years old, it’s a lifetime pass. The pass gives you annual access to all national parks to avoid the $30 fee for each park.

I highly recommend getting an “America the Beautiful” pass for $80.

Luckily, Hilton Grand Vacations Owners can convert ClubPoints for Hilton Honors™ Points.

Our home base for the first half of the week was in Page, Arizona, but if you’re not too keen on driving, I recommend booking other pet-friendly hotels along the way.

The best time to visit is spring and autumn when the weather is mild, dry and sunny. It gets hot out west, so please be mindful of your dogs during summer.

Plan your road trip during the cooler months.

While you can still travel with larger dogs, they will likely ride in cargo. Maui and Kauai are small dogs (under 20 pounds), so it’s easier to travel with them, as they can fit in a dog carrier in the airplane’s main cabin. My family and I have traveled with dogs on Alaska Airlines before, and we cannot express enough how pet friendly this airline is.

Research pet-friendly airlines if you fly.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan your trip: This is my seven-day dog-friendly road trip itinerary, including a day-by-day list of activities, places to eat, hiking spots and tips I learned along the way.

Owner Spotlight: How Travel Impacted One Family After a Major Life ChangeĬue our road trip west to Nevada, Arizona, Utah and California.In deciding which van is for you and Fido, contact the friendly Apollo team to find out more. Use the ApolloConnect app to filter holiday parks according to their pet-friendly status. When planning a pet-friendly trip, just be mindful some holiday parks (and most national parks) are not four-leg friendly. Hot cars make for hot dogs, so don’t leave them inside the campervan while you go wandering.

Depending on where you go there may not always be a pet store to stock up on dog food.

Think mini bar and keep water and kibble on demand.You’ll need to BYO harnesses and crates to keep pooch out of the driver’s cabin. We know your new mobile home is exciting but restrain your fur-friend while driving.No matter how well trained your hound is, most holiday parks and events require pooch to walk on a lead at all times. Just as hotels have pillow menus, pack their bedding so they feel at home (and don’t sleep on yours).There is no need to spend money on kennel fees because with Apollo you can take your pet with you. Your furry family member can join you on an RV holiday.ĭogs have always been man’s best friend and what better way to travel this great country than with your furry pooch by your side.