12 Stays of Christmas
Celebrate the season with packages that are gift wrapped especially for you and your dog.
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
The holiday season is coming, and hotels and resorts across the land are answering the call with amenities and attractions for Fido-forward families.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NOEL
Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, the fun is expanding at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch for 16 Days of Festive. With 25 decorated holiday trees, more than 125,000 sparking lights and 600 feet of garland, this winter wonderland welcomes Fido with dog beds, bowls and treats. The concierge team can point you and your dog to walks and snowshoe adventures. You’ll also have the chance to meet the resort’s canine ambassador, Bachelor, a Saint Bernard pup that meets and greets guest each day as well as joins hikes. The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, 0130 Daybreak Ridge, Avon, CO 81620; 970 748 6200; www.ritzcarlton.com.
MAINE EVENT
Grab some snowshoes and a dog leash, and enjoy a dog walk like no other at The Bethel Inn Resort. Located 70 miles northwest of Portland, Maine on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, this resort transforms its golf course into a snowshoe center, welcoming dogs on specially designed and designated trails. This resort has long been recognized as an iconic Fido-friendly holiday resort; in fact, the 2005 feature film “12 Dogs of Christmas” was shot on property and nearby. After a day of fun, head back to your guest room—complete with a dog bed and water bowls—but don’t miss the resort Christmas tree decked out with dog treats doubling as ornaments!
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