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Summertime Fun for Fido
From kayak trips to historic city strolls, sunset beach walks to patio dining, hotels invite travelers to get out and explore with their dog.
Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Over nine acres fringed with the Chesapeake Bay invite exploration at Wylder Tilghman Island.
NOTHING SAYS SUMMER LIKE A FEW DAYS AWAY WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND.
From island getaways to historic city excursions, hotels are welcoming Fido travelers with innovative packages and the opportunity to create memories of this special season.
SUMMER MEANS PAWS IN THE SAND
Located on the Chesapeake Bay, Wylder Tilghman Island is synonymous with summer. What started in 1898 as a boarding house has evolved into a waterside retreat on a three-mile-long island. With just 50 rooms (most with outdoor access), this extremely Fido-friendly getaway invites guests to slow down and take out a kayak or canoe, dine on locally-sourced seafood on the outdoor patio of Tickler’s Crab Shack, unwind on the expansive porches and make new friends in the dog run. Dogs are welcomed with beds, food bowls and a “barkuterie” board. Wylder Tilghman Island, 21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman, MD 21671; (410) 886-2121; https://wylderhotels.com.
COLOR ME HAPPY
St. Louis’ Angad Arts Hotel can be your gateway to summer thanks to its Pup Package with treats, bandana and tennis ball—tied to the color of your emotions. The world’s only hotel that lets you book your room by color of emotion, you and your dog can opt for a blue, green, yellow or red room to suit your vacation mood (and match your dog’s new tennis ball). The hotel’s Fido-friendly vibe dates back to its earliest days when a severe snowstorm required shelter workers board to be near the shelter. Today the hotel’s “Canine Concierge” program helps bring awareness to rescue dogs. Angad Arts Hotel, 3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, MO 63103; (314) 561- 0033; https://www.angadartshotel.com.
IT’S ALWAYS ISLAND TIME IN KEY WEST
The Conch Republic just might be the Canine Republic thanks to The Marker Key West Harbor Resort. Guests are greeted with champagne while Fidos are
What color is your dog’s mood? Angad Arts Hotel matches your emotions to your room color.
FIDO-CENTRIC FUN IN THE SUN IS THE THEME OF SUMMERTIME VACATIONS THAT CONFIRM THAT THE LIVIN’ IS EASY WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND AT YOUR SIDE.
welcomed with a customized welcome bag loaded with toys, treats, and a Marker Key West pet tag—and even puppy turndown service. Guests can also request a dog walk on Smathers Beach, Fido-friendly paddleboarding, kayak or pontoon trips, a spa session at a local pet spa and dinner under the stars with a multi-course dog food menu. The Pups in Paradise Package must be booked a minimum of 14 days prior to arrival. The Marker Key West Harbor, 200 William Street, Key West, FL 33040; (855) 485-9291; www.themarkerkeywest.com.
MAKE MILE HIGH MEMORIES
Escape the heat with a mountain getaway in the Mile High City, Denver. Through September, book the Pet Getaway package at Denver’s Kimpton Hotel Born and be greeted by the Bark Bundle inclusive of a plush bed, bowls, area walking map and Hotel Born-branded bowtie. You’ll also receive a two-hour pet watching service during your stay. Located near Union Station, the downtown hotel’s concierge can point you to the best dog walking areas, patio restaurants and pet boutiques. As a Kimpton, the hotel charges no pet fee or deposit; there is also no size or weight limit or a limit on number of pets allowed. The Pet Getaway package must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Kimpton Hotel Born, 1600 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 323-0024; www.hotelborndenver.com.
JOHN BIGLEY AND PARIS PERMENTER Travel writers John Bigley and Paris Permenter are the authors of 35 travel and pet books; the husband-wife team are also the founders of PawZaar.com and DogTipper.com.
