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Polly want a cracker?
At the World Parrot Refuge on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, winged residents get lots more than a mere cracker.
This non-profit, educational facility operated by FLOPRS (”For the Love of Parrots Refuge Society”) provides a “Home for Life” for previously owned pet parrots. Parrots have a very long life span, so it is […]
I’m a big animal lover. I have two cats ““ adorably warm, furry, and cuddly creatures.
When it comes to other members of the animal kingdom, with very few exceptions, they all trigger the “aahhhh” factor. Judging from how frequently animals are turning up in movies and commercials, it’s clear that I’m not the only one […]
What’s important to you when booking a hotel room?
Do you want a luxury suite? Premium beds and linens? Do you want a spa on premises where you can get a massage? Do you like a stereo in your room and hundreds of channels on cable television?
Hotels are going all out to secure your business and […]
As I’ve written about previously, as more and more dog owners are traveling with their pets, more and more business are rolling out the welcome mat to both two-legged and four-legged guests.
Still, until recently, there weren’t a lot of hotels that were welcoming large dogs, that is, dogs in the 30-plus pound range.
Enter Big Dogs […]
Last week I wrote about Fido Friendly Magazine, a magazine focused on dog friendly travel.
I haven’t (yet) heard about anything dedicated solely to feline travelers, but the U.K. budget hotel chain Travelodge is rolling out the welcome mat for feline guests, as well as canine ones, by providing bet beds in some of its British hotels. The […]
We’ve definitely entered an era of niche travel: Cruising, adventure, solo, etc. So how about this one: traveling with your dog.
Turns out that over 29 million dogs travel with their owners each year, and hotels have started to roll out the welcome mat to both two legged and four legged guests.
This month’s, Fido Friendly Magazine, […]
Here’s some additional information for flying with your pet, this time for people who may be traveling with their dog in a private plane:
Most private pilots wear ear protection in the cockpit. Now, you can protect your dog’s hearing as well, with Mutt Muffs, an over-the-head hearing protection unit with foam-filled ear seals and adjustable […]
Travel information, tips, and destination suggestions from a Flight Attendant.
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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