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The Pet Travel and Fun Authority of Best-of-State Places to Play, Stay & Have Fun Along the Way: 35,000+ Accommodations, Pet Sitters, Kennels, Dog ... Tons-of-Pet Fun & More Guide! 12th Edition

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Because this guide only comes out occasionally, the hotels often change their information. Even the year the book was published, much of the information was only partially true. One restaunt example we sampled thought that dog-friendly meant tying your dog to a pole in a parking lot on an August afternoon. Another was that the pet-friendly meant anything under 15 pounds, or maybe that you get to stay in the part of the hotel where the gangsters deal drugs (it has happened in the south, no kidding). The information is nicely organized, but is not thoroughly researched, in other words the author likely did not travel to most of the destinations, perhaps using the suspect hearsay method of information gathering. I say this because, in our travels, we have blundered upon far richer dog parks, hotels, and resorts than what were mentioned. If we could blunder upon such things with our giant dogs, imagine what gems a dedicated researcher might uncover!! I think it is worth it to get one of the big guides with more dense info to plow through. You and your pet will end up less frustrated in the end.

Very useful resource guide, we used it every day while taking a summer vacation across the western USA. Combined with our cell phone we never had to worry about where we would be spending the night with our golden. We really liked all the info on where we could go get a cup of joe or bite to eat with the dog.

Thanks for the great book.

I travel with my dogs for a living (I work in pet supplies) and I've been using this series of books since the late 1980s. You need to buy the current edition, because things do change, but, for $15 or less, you can always have it in your luggage ready to go. I love it.

Last year I travelled all over the country over my Christmas break from school. I took my pet Terrier with me and was easily able to find places to stay using this handy, inexpensive guidebook.

This book has been very helpful with our cross country jounts. I would make a suggestion though. Not all businesses stay open or carry the same inventory. Before I drive to a place out of the way or a special trip, I call in advance to see if they are open. For the hotels/motels I make sure the rules have not changed and the prices are reasonable. This book has saved me a lot to time and trouble.

My dog comes with me everywhere--all vacations, road trips etc...This book has been a life-saver, I can't imagine traveling without it! It not only gives a very thorough list of dog friendly accomodations, but it also lists dog friendly activities--though honestly, it's mostly about accomodations.

The information is generally accurate, but do call ahead because sometimes facilities change ownership etc...But usually, it's right on.

Thorough, with a huge amount of listings in large and small towns. Highly recommend if you travel with your pets!

I think this book is a good place to begin, but is basically a listing of lodings that accept pets. I would prefer to see fewer listings, but places where dogs are WELCOMED, not just allowed. I just began traveling with my dog and I plan my destination on pet friendliness, rather than choose a destination and look for ok hotels. Plus, I need to know the dog-friendly activities and tourist attractions. I'm glad I bought this book because it helps begin my research, but I still am looking for more.

Bought the book based on the information that a web page was available for up to date information, links, planning information etc., etc., etc. No of this is available. All the website has is a slight discription of the book. NO OTHER INFORMATION.

The data in this book was too old for the newer areas we were traveling to. Many of the hotels and dog parks were not listed. They need a revised edition.