PET CARE: ASK THE EXPERTS WITH CODY
With more than half of travelers (56%) concerned about having an easier travel experience in 2023, finding destinations that are heads and tails above the rest is a walk in the park with Mars Petcare's BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, which celebrates and supports cities that strive to be pet-friendly. For example, Daytona Beach, Florida, is known for its fun activities for pets and their humans, such as Bark in the Park minor league baseball games, where four-legged friends can enjoy nine innings with a "pooch pass."
Another popular certified pet-friendly destination is Nashville, a city so pet-welcoming that its airport is filled with amenities to make travel easier, including a dedicated dog park with a dog drinking fountain, indoor relief areas and pet-themed murals in the terminals for selfies with your best friend.
So, grab your leashes, pack up your dog beds, water bowls and a favorite toy or two and get ready to hit the road with your pets on the best summer family vacation yet.
pet-friendly destinations that allow your furry companion to have some fun, such as those with ample green space to explore together. One of those destinations, the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, is home to one of the largest urban park systems in the U.S., with nearly 10,000 acres to enjoy.
If it's a beach vacation you're after, turn to destinations that have dog-friendly beaches, such as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which provides pet-friendly morning and evening hours on its famous sand and boardwalk.
You can even enjoy some kitsch on road trips with your pet, such as visiting the World's Largest Fire Hydrant in Beaumont, Texas, or exploring the coastal sand dunes in North Bend, Oregon, in a pet-friendly dune buggy.
"....Nashville, a city so pet-welcoming that its airport is filled with amenities to make travel easier, including a dedicated dog park with a dog drinking fountain, indoor relief areas ...."