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Top Dog of Mountain Towns
For Natural Highs, Breckenridge is Top Dog among Mountain Towns
By Robin Tierney
Warning: Breckenridge is habit-forming. The natural highs are addictive -- but luckily you can't overdose on beauty, joy and peace.
Edged by the Rockies’ breathtaking Ten Mile Range, this treasured spot is 90 minutes on I-70 from Denver through the Rocky Mountains. Breckenridge began as a Colorado gold-mining town... -
Where does Fido ‘winter’?
Port Aransas has become a beach vacay A-lister for its abundance of ways to have fun.
Photos and story by Robin Tierney
Port Aransas has become a beach vacay A-lister for its abundance of ways to have fun. This classic Texas Gulf Coast beach has seen a jump in visits from vacationers as well as beach-home buyers from all around North America.
Here, people travel by golf cart on roads and the...
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Adventures in Petsitting
A Christmas Cracker in Croatia - When dogs become the real stars of the season
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By Jane ThomasThere’s always something magical about seeing a place in the festive season. Everyone does things just a little bit differently. To be honest, we would have coped perfectly well without the Croatian habit of letting off firecrackers for hour after hour, week after week – and Lenny would appreciate the...
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Bowser on a Budget
Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Enjoy No Pet Charges on the Yucatan Peninsula
NIZUC Resort & SpaPunta Nizuc means “nose of the dog” in Mayan—so it’s no surprise that Cancun’s NIZUC Resort & Spa is Fido-friendly. This 29-acre beachfront resort greets dogs with its extensive pet program and no pet charges. You and your dog can even share a paddleboard when you’re feeling adventurous (then send...
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Austin, Texas
The capital of Texas has figured out how to be the ultimate people-pleaser and dog-pleaser.
Photos and story by Robin TierneyIts bustling downtown teems with cool places at every turn. Miles and miles of well-maintained paths edge Lady Bird Lake. Head north for upscale shopping-entertainment districts full of avenues and green spaces. When going west into the Texas Hill Country, pack lunch...
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Bowser on a Budget
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Relaxation for both you and your dog is top priority at the Island Inn at 123 West, located on San Juan Island. Whether you drive off one of the Washington State Ferries or come in via plane—or even float plane—this Front Street accommodation welcomes Fidos with its Preferred Puppy Pass. Dogs are greeted by a welcome guide with popular spots for relief and play...