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Rolling Out the Welcome Matt for Pampered Pets
For pet-lovers, their four-legged friends are part of the family. And, when the family goes on vacation, they want to take Fluffy or Fido too. More and more hotels and resorts are providing pet-friendly accommodations to allow the whole family to vacation together. A survey conducted by the Travel Industry Association of America noted that 14 percent of Americans said they had taken a trip of 50 miles or more with their pets in the past three years - that's more than 29 million Americans. With the rise of creative new pet-friendly travel services like Pet Airways, what was once viewed as a trend in the travel industry may become the norm in the future.
A variety of Destination Hotels & Resorts properties have recognized this growing travel niche by creating pet-friendly programs that not only welcome your pet in style but also create a memorial experience for the whole family.
The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas offers its Pampered Pet Program so travelers don't have to board their pet or find a house sitter. The property has been recognized as one of the most pet-friendly hotels in the country and recently won a Cesar Five Dog bone Award. The property pampers both dogs and cats from arrival to departure. The program includes a custom Driskill pet bed, designer mat and dishes, bottled spring water, gourmet pet treats from 1886 Café & Bakery, a souvenir pet toy, "doggie business bags," pet-friendly maps of the area and more. A non-refundable $50 fee per pet is charged for all pet guests.
You don't have to be a French Poodle like Sofie, the hotel dog at L'Auberge Del Mar, to stay at the hotel anymore. Petite pups are now welcome. From Dog Beach to the annual Surf-Dog Surf-Athon, the resort's cozy seaside town offers a plethora of options for your four-legged pal to have fun. Pet packages include 10 percent off of the best available room rate, a special doggie treat provided by the Honest Kitchen, and a donation to the Second Chance Dog Rescue.
The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Phoenix offers pet-friendly accommodations and more than 400 acres of lush landscaped walkways to explore with your pet. Hotel Telluride in Colorado is nestled amidst the beautiful San Juan Mountains offering miles and miles of trails in the forest to explore while wearing a dog tag, which reads, "I'm staying at The Hotel Telluride."
Deals & Distinctive Experiences Define Spring Break at Destination Hotels & Resorts Properties
Movie camps, sun-drenched deals and mountains of savings at ski resorts provide a plethora of travel choices when seeking a Spring Break getaway. Bookings are still available for travelers seeking unique experiences and great value-oriented offers.
Families who are California dreamin' this Spring Break will want to catch the wave to the new Terranea Resort. Tapping into its long history as a favorite Hollywood film location, Terranea features a series of movie industry-themed camps: Special Effects and Video Game Creation and Lego-Motion.
If the warmth of the California sun inspires you, thaw out in the desert with the Stay, Dine & Unwind package at Royal Palms Resort ans Spa. With spa and dining credits, this spring deal starts at $299 through May 21, 2010.
While skiers reign supreme in spring with tons of snow and sun, Destination offers great travel deals from Lake Tahoe to the Colorado Rockies.
- Vail Cascade Resort & Spa doles out spring break deals - $99+free parking, Buy 3, Get 4th night Free and Kids eat and stay free.
- Pay it forward at The Gant in Aspen. Coloradoans earn discounts and free nights at The Gant this spring for volunteering. Rates starting at $195 per night.
- Resort at Squaw Creek offers a great Family Spring Break package which includes a deluxe guestroom for four, breakfast for two adults and two children starting at $179 per night.
Destination Properties to Offer Organic Wine Selections
Beginning this summer, Destination
Hotels & Resorts properties will offer a selection of organic red and white
wines by the glass and bottle at its food and beverage outlets. The sustainable wines available at each
property vary from restaurant to restaurant. This effort to support certified,
organic products is just one initiative in the company's Destination Earth
environmental sustainability program. Destination Earth creates a baseline
standard of sustainable practices for the company's hotels, condominiums and
private residences while encouraging individual properties to be innovative in
their operations.
Destination Earth was developed in
recognition of the need to preserve the world in which Destination Hotels &
Resorts operates and serves its guests. The company is dedicated to practices
and programs that pay respect to and lessen its footprint on the changing
environment. Destination Hotels & Resorts recognizes that its customers,
owners and associates all benefit from and desire a healthy, sustainable
environment. As the company continues on the journey of environmental
stewardship, it is committed to maintaining the superior guest experience that
customers have come to expect while reducing impact on the earth's natural
resources.
American Alpine Club Recommends Great Hikes Near Destination Properties
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the official luxury hospitality partner of the American Alpine Club. Through its partnership with the AAC, club officials have selected classic hikes located near Destination properties throughout the United States so that guests can experience these unique locations.
Guests can click through to get expert recommendations for hikes in the Colorado Rockies near the Vail Cascade, suggestions for hiking the Sierra near Resort at Squaw Creek, even desert climbs in Joshua Tree National Park which is located near Miramonte Resort & Spa in Palm Springs and much more.
Accolades and Testimonials
"In 2008, golf.com established the Green Awards, recognizing ten destinations around the U.S. for their achievement in environmental stewardship. This year, Sunriver Resort was one of three golf destinations added to the list." - More from Destination Hotels & Resorts
"The Winter 2010 issue of Golf Inc. magazine named The Links at Terranea “Development of the Year”" - More from Terranea Resort™
