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Florida Dogs Go Dog-Friendly for Summer

June 14, 2012 • Travel

June 13, 2012 by   As shared from www.dogtipper.com

Inspired by the upcoming Take Your Dog To Work Day (June 22, 2012), four Florida hotels invite furry family members to stay with their pet parents in sunny Florida this summer.

Naples Bay Resort & Spa in Naples, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa  in Bal Harbour (Miami Beach), Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa in Vero Beach, and Villas of Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando let pooches relax in style. The properties, members of Benchmark Hospitality International, roll out the red carpet for guests and their canines with special amenities and services.

Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa

“Party like a Pup Star” at Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa in Vero Beach. This luxury property takes pride in giving their doggie guests the star treatment with:

  • a welcome treat upon arrival
  • a dog bed in the room
  • a VIP (Very Important Pet) Gift Pet Travel Bag including two collapsible bowls (for food & water) a detachable case (for treats or waste bags) and two storage pockets
  • Donation in your name to the Indian River County SPCA.
  • advice from resort’s guest services on local walking routes and area veterinarian clinics.

Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa welcomes dogs up to 45 pounds. The Party like a Pup Star package begins at $225 (weekends) or $175 (weekdays) per night  plus the resort’s refundable pet deposit of $125. To fetch more information or book the package:

Naples Bay Resort & Spa

Naples Bay Resort & Spa on Florida’s west coast offers the “U Nauti Dog Escape” which includes:

  • Large pet bed for pet’s use during their stay
  • Food & water dish for pet’s use throughout their stay
  • Welcome amenity with Wagatha treats (5 oz.), pet scoop mitts, “U Nauti Dog” pet bandana, and a list of nearby pet-friendly businesses, beaches and parks
  • Guest accommodations in guestroom or upgrade to a suite
  • Newly opened Fergie’s Closet Doggie Boutique offers dog toys, apparel, flotation vests, leashes, collars and doggie sunglasses.

Rates begin at $139/night plus tax, resort fee and a refundable $100 pet deposit. The size limit of 40 pounds may be waived at the General Manager’s discretion. For more information or to book the  U Nauti Dog Escape:

Villas of Grand Cypress Resort

Fido will find himself in his own magic kingdom at the Villas of Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando with 1500 lush acres to explore and a private villa to call home. Villa stays are a natural choice for families and their pets with no elevators and lobbies to negotiate and direct access to a two-mile nature path. Villas of Grand Cypress Resort welcomes up to two dogs (up to 30 pounds) per villa and pet parents will love the resort’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, tennis facilities, biking, fishing and other outdoor activities. For the resort’s full pet policy visit www.grandcypress.com/i/downloads/pet_policy.pdf

For general information or to make reservations:

ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

In trendy Miami Beach, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa offers the “Posh Pets Program” featuring a “Pawcierge” who can ensure that pets receive personalize service including:

  • personal escort to the room
  • plush pet bed and nightly turndown service
  • pet placemat with food and water bowls
  • special treats and bottled water
  • organic pet menu
  • VIP (Very Important Pet) package with directions to local pet-centric attractions, walking routes, parks and veterinarian information.

Rates for the Posh Pets Program begin at $329 plus a $100 non-refundable pet fee. The program is limited to one pet per room and includes a 25-pound size limit. To find out more about the Posh Pets Program:

So, whether your dogs are jet-setting pets or backseat buddies, set your sights on some pet-friendly fun in Florida.

Photos courtesy of Benchmark Hospitality International.

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