‘Tis season of busy social calendars and family gatherings, and you might find you need a vacation from your holiday vacation. Here are five dog-friendly spots for when you need a relaxing escape.
MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR
Big Sky, Montana – The Washaki Cabin
Imagine you and your pooch in a fabulous, well-appointed mountain cabin in the mountains, amid exciting green walking trails and streams, with fresh air and breathtaking views of Lone Peak and the Big Sky. Plus, Big Sky town center is just a few miles down the mountain for farmers markets, free concerts and fun eateries. Note: Bringing along a small to medium doggo requires a request and a small fee, but it’s worth it.
BEACH VIBES
Miami, Florida – Kimpton Epic Miami
Sun, sand, and a fruity cocktail while lounging with your Best Dog Friend—what could be more glorious than that?At Kimpton Epic, Miami, there are no fees for dogs of any size. (In fact, all Kimpton Hotels have Pet Relations Officers!) The hotel offers treats, bowls, toys and wastebags at check-in, and they even have waste stations around the property. Pet parent perk: It’s a five-minute walk to Bayfront Park!
COASTAL QUAINTNESS
Bar Harbor, Maine – Downtown Dog Friendly
Head to idyllic Bar Harbor in Maine, which is both wonderfully rejuvenating and 100% dog-friendly. If you like to get your steps in—and what pet parent doesn’t?—Downtown Dog Friendly 1 and 2, are perfect people and pups. It’s minutes away from a dog park and a sandbar, downtown and a few minutes away from the awe-inspiring Acadia National Park. Bow wow bonus: it’s right above a vet clinic.