Pet Friendly Vacation Spot in South Florida

Everyone who has a dog or a pet knows how hard it is to leave that furry friend behind at a kennel or with a sitter. Returning home sometimes isn't so much fun either. Many dogs get physically sick from staying in kennels for a week or so, even though they've been vaccinated for kennel disease and travelers can arrive back home to find that they've got a very unhappy dog waiting for them. More and more people are planning on taking their pets with them on vacations with them so that both departure and arrival back home will be equally enjoyable. South Florida has some interesting hotels and Inns that readily welcome furry friends with open arms. Some even cater to traveler's pets and become a recurring destination every travel season.

Key West Hideaways Loves animals! This group has quaint Queen Anne Bahamian cottages all over Key West that are rentable by the day, week or even for a month. They sleep 2-4 and range from around $240-$600 per night. Some cottages specifically say they do not accept pets, so travelers have to contact them at their toll-free phone number to ask about specific cottages: 888-822-5840. Studios are less expensive and sleep 2-4, but many accept pets for an added fee.

Over on the Gulf side, just off St. Petersburg, sits the Don CeSar Beach Resort Hotel. Located right on the sandy waterfront of the Isle of St. Pete Beach, visitor's pooches will have plenty of places to explore and run. The hotel accepts pets for a one-time $25 fee. The Hotel is a magnificent historic building renovated last in 2003. It majestically faces the blue Gulf with white sands spreading out in front. Guests have use of the business and the extensive spa and fitness center. The four-diamond restaurant serves the best Floridian cuisine in a grand room that is lined with aquarium views. Have tropical drinks served to you beachside or by one of the two large outdoor pools. They suggest calling to find out more about bringing your dog or cat and to find out availability and pricing.
Don CeSar Beach Resort- A Loews Hotel/ 3400 Gulf Boulevard/ Saint Petersburg, FL 33706/ 7273601881.