Let’s Hit the Road, Jack!
Organizing Vacations With the ‘Portable Pooch’
by Melody Fee

Today, more and more pet owners are making the decision to travel with their pets to as many destinations as they possibly can! Of course, hitting the highway with pets is a lot easier than "flying the friendly skies" with pets, but both methods of transportation can offer choices for taking "Fido" along for the experience.

In today's hospitality industry, Fido is also part of a growing trend to offer "Five Star Service" to man's ( and woman's) best friend! Consider that almost ALL of the five-star resorts in Aspen, Colo., offer special amenities for the pets of your favorite "upscale ski clients." Fido can be a completely pampered pooch at the famous Little Nell "ski in/ski out" resort at the base of the mountain in downtown Aspen. The very upscale and popular Hotel Jerome also has an "open door" policy for canines! And, your "pet loving" clients (who have decided to travel with their canine children) will cherish you forever if you help them have the opportunity to put together an itinerary that includes the family pet. Of course, the commission on these fabulous "pet friendly" resorts is a very nice incentive to suggest such a package on its own!

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