Pet Travel Website Sees Huge Increase in Pet-Friendly Hotel Seekers During Spring Break

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 17, 2011

As spring break recess ripples through the country, Pet Hotels of America has quadrupled its customer base, indicating the rise in number of people traveling with pets. For the past week, travelers have been flocking to the website to search for pet-friendly hotels, pet hotels and resorts, and kennels. This one-stop travel website is designed to make travel arrangements easy for those traveling with pets or searching for pet lodging while traveling.

Travelers that typically travel to Europe or other destinations abroad are now finding that traveling with their pet domestically has become an acceptable vacation option and within their financial means. With all the dog-friendly beaches, events and things to do, many pet-friendly vacation rentals are seeing in increase in reservations.

?We?re finding that destinations like Orlando, Florida where there are a significant number of hotels that are pet friendly, are experiencing a significant surge in the number of guests requesting rooms reserved for pet owners,? said Pet Hotels of America Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Wiideman.

The website, while newly launched, found that there are many pet owners seeking the kind of services it offers, from obtaining pet-travel information to making reservations. To do this, they had to search through many websites to get what they needed. But with the launch of Pet Hotels of America, all their travel needs are met from one place. Its capabilities include researching and booking rooms at pet-friendly hotels throughout America, managing pet air travel, finding kennels that are searchable by state and reserving a rental cars in any designated city.

Pet Hotels of America is drawing visitors of all ages because it offers something for everyone. It provides extensive travel information, funny pet-related videos and stories, veterinarian advice and much more. People can showcase their pets and win e-gift certificates to major brand pet stores. There?s even a list of rescue dogs waiting for dog lovers to take home. It?s the resource people with pets can count on to get what they need.

?Traveling with pets has hit an all-time high, largely due to babyboomers who are filling their empty nests with pets,? said Lisa Porter, CEO, Pet Hotels of America. ?As traveling with pets becomes increasingly popular for everyone from college students to seniors, the need for a website like Pet Hotels of America has become apparent and its increase in people making reservations from the site is a good market indicator.?

For more information on Pet Hotels of America, please visit http://www.PetHotelsOfAmerica.com or call (877) 375-1946.

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Pet-Friendly Travel Website Expands Services Adding Airlines and Car Rentals

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif (Vocus/PRWEB) April 03, 2011

Pet-friendly hotel and kennel travel planning website, Pet Hotels of America, has made it even easier for people traveling with pets by adding airline and car rental reservation capabilities to its website.

Prior to the recent launch of Pet Hotels of America, people were made to scour various websites, magazines and travel logs to put together a comprehensive travel package. Now it?s possible for travelers to visit only one place to reserve a pet-friendly hotel; find out about airline pet policies and book a flight; and reserve a car they know will accept pets.

?Pet Hotels of America truly is a one-stop travel planning website that makes it easy for pet owners to travel with their best friend,? said Steve Wiideman, chief marketing officer, Pet Hotels of America. "Additionally, we have a growing list of kennels, pet hotels, pet resorts and doggie daycares in cities throughout America. People can link directly to these facilities for more information."

?Pet Hotels of America is the first website that offers such an extensive menu of traveling planning services with reservation capabilities,? said Lisa Porter, CEO, Pet Hotels of America. ?Given the number of people that travel with their pets, we are seeing a rise in the number of visitors to our site to make travel and pet-lodging plans.?

In addition to its great deals on all travel reservation needs, the Pet Hotels of America blog, Paws & Claws Daily News, serves as a reliable information resource covering everything from things to do in dog-friendly cities like San Diego and Orlando, to revealing great hiking trails in Washington. Its renowned bloggers offer travel tips, pet nutrition suggestions and other relevant information helpful to pet owners.

The website also offers the Pet of the Week giveaway. Uploading a pet photo and brief summary of things the pet likes to do gives submitters a chance to win a $ 20 to $ 50 PetSmart e-gift certificate.

Pet Hotels of America visitors also will enjoy an assortment of funny pet-related videos and, on a more serious note, listings and videos of rescue dogs waiting for someone to claim them.

For more information on Pet Hotels of American, please visit http://www.pethotelsofamerica.com or call (877) 375-1946.

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Pet-Friendly Travel Website Sees Huge Increase in Summer Vacation Planners

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 13, 2011

The launch of Pet Hotels of America is seeing a significant upswing in reservations for pet-friendly hotels, airline flights and car rentals as pet owners discover that making summer travel plans can be done from one website.

?Pet Hotels of America is the only website from which people traveling with pets can create a complete travel package that includes making flight, hotel and car rental reservations, plus finding a nearby kennel or daycare facility,? said Steve Wiideman, chief marketing officer, Pet Hotels of America.

Although the website is fairly new, it is quickly making its mark in the travel world because of its easy navigation, direct booking capabilities and massive information center on all things pet and pet-travel related.

?We are seeing an upsurge in hotel reservations because we can offer some of the best rates online for pet-friendly hotels,? said Lisa Porter, CEO, Pet Hotels of America. ?Additionally, many people that want to travel with their pet, but occasionally may want to visit a not-so-pet-friendly establishment, may also find a nearby kennel in our directory. The kennel and pet hotel list is growing substantially, as advertisers can list their kennel or pet hotel on the Pet Hotels of America website inexpensively. This makes for a one-stop website offering complete travel planning services that benefits everyone.?

The number of people traveling with pets is on the rise. Since its launch, the website has increased its website traffic exponentially, by people from all over the world searching for pet hotels in America.

Pet Hotels of America also serves as a great place to find fun things to do in America?s cities. Its blog, Paws & Claws Daily News, is an information resource covering everything from things to do in dog-friendly cities from San Diego to Orlando, to great hiking trails in Washington. Its renowned bloggers offer travel tips, pet nutrition suggestions and other relevant information helpful to pet owners.

The website also offers a Pet of the Week giveaway. Uploading a pet photo and brief summary of activites the pet likes to do gives submitters a chance to win a $ 20 to $ 250 PetSmart e-gift certificate.

Pet Hotels of America visitors also will enjoy an assortment of funny pet-related videos and, on a more serious note, listings and videos of rescue dogs waiting for a home.????

For more information on Pet Hotels of American, please visit http://www.pethotelsofamerica.com or call (877) 375-1946.

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Pet-Friendly Travel Reservations Now Made Easy on Pet Hotels of America

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2011

Travelers searching for the perfect pet-friendly hotel from San Diego, California to Orlando, Florida can now find it on Pet Hotels of America. The website offers some of the lowest pet-friendly hotel rates online plus reservation capabilities for airlines and car rentals.

Pet Hotels of America also provides pet owners a complete listing of kennels, pet hotels, pet resorts and doggie daycare facilities. This makes for easy travel planning for those that want to take their animals on vacation or business trips.

?Pet Hotels of America is the only website from which people traveling with pets can create a complete travel package that includes making flight, hotel and car rental reservations, and finding a place to put their pet on occasions when they want to go somewhere pet free,? said Steve Wiideman, chief marketing officer for Pet Hotels of America.

The website is making headway in travel circles because if offers so much in one place and it?s easy to use. Its direct booking capabilities and massive information center on all things pet and pet-travel related make for easy planning for owners.

?We are seeing a huge increase in hotel reservations because of our low pet-friendly hotel rates at some of America?s finest facilities and accessibility to all things that help travelers plan their trips,? said Lisa Porter, CEO, Pet Hotels of America. ?People love us because they no longer have to search through a massive number of websites and reference magazines to find what they need.?

The site has gained clientele from Asia to Australasia, as the desire to take pets along on the family vacation becomes more popular.

?Our goal was to make traveling with pets in America easy,? said Porter. ?We?ve accomplished this because from our website, people can create a complete travel package in only a few minutes.?

Pet Hotels of America?s blog, Paws & Claws Daily News, brims with fun places to visit that are pet friendly, advise on traveling with pets, America?s best dog parks and beaches and much more. Its renowned bloggers provide readers with unlimited information about pet nutrition, best places to travel with pets, and other relevant information useful to pet owners.

As a way to give back to the pet-lover community, Pet Hotels of America has its 'Pet of the Week' giveaway. By uploading a favorite pet photo and brief depiction of cute or playful activities the pet enjoys gives submitters an opportunity to win a $ 20 to $ 250 PetSmart e-gift certificate.

Pet Hotels of America visitors also enjoy an assortment of hysterically funny videos of pets doing the things that make viewers laugh out loud, and on a serious note, listings and videos of rescue dogs waiting for a family to care for them.????

For more information on Pet Hotels of American, please visit http://www.pethotelsofamerica.com or call (877) 375-1946.

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Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is the New Pet-Friendly Destination

Temecula, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2011

?For get-aways and vacations, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country has become the popular, new, pet-friendly place to stay and play,? explains Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. "Many lodging establishments welcome pets and visitors with pets can share a variety of Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country and Downtown Old Town Temecula experiences with their four-footed family members: from wine tasting, dining, and shopping to enjoying back-country and playing unleashed.? The casual, picturesque valley is centrally located just 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1 1/2 hours from Los Angeles.

Wine Tasting

A variety of Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country tasting rooms welcomes leashed, well-mannered dogs. Hart Winery (resident-dog, Bosco) is a family operation with a stellar array of wines. Miramonte (resident-dog, Mira) is a popular boutique winery. Falkner specializes in Super Tuscan and Meritage blends; and Stuart Cellars, is passionate about its quality reds for wine lovers. Casual, Bella Vista Winery and gracious, Danza Del Sol are pet-friendly. Visitors with canine companions also head to Gershon Bachus (water bowls and breadsticks) and Oak Mountain (water bowls and dog cookies). Nearby, pet-friendly Robert Renzoni Vineyards grows classic Bordeaux and Italian grape varietals.

Old Town Temecula tasting rooms also welcome leashed, well-mannered dogs, including Lorimar, Tesoro (Mediterranean-style wines), and Villa di Calabro (wines and olive oils). For the alfresco wine tasting experience, Monte de Oro?s veranda has a panoramic view. In Old Town, seek the outdoor patio of premium wine bar, The Collective; outdoor patio at Longshadow Ranch; outdoor deck at Stellar Cellar.

Dining

In Old Town, Texas Lil?s Mesquite Grill caters to leashed, well-mannered pets at the outdoor tables with complimentary doggie treats and water. Texas Lil?s canine menu features meaty beef ribs.

Old Town?s Front Street Bar & Grill welcomes leashed, well-mannered pets on the patio with complimentary dog biscuits and a bowl of water. Additional pet-friendly, Old Town-dining destinations include the outdoor tables at Palumbo?s Ristorante; Bank Mexican Restaurant; Soro?s Mediterranean Grill; Sweet Lumpy?s BBQ; Rosa?s Cantina; Granddadz Hot Dogs; and burger-haven, Mad Madeline?s Grill. Old Town coffee houses also welcome leashed, well-mannered dogs at outdoor tables; enjoy java at Caf? Bravo, Caf? Daniel, and Starbuck?s.

In Wine Country, Carol?s Restaurant at Baily Winery (resident-dog, Baily) welcomes leashed well-mannered pets on the restaurant patio (dog biscuits and fresh water). Nearby at Maurice Car?rie, enjoy companionship of your leashed, well-mannered pet in the picnic area.

Shopping

Many Old Town shopkeepers welcome leashed, well-mannered pets. For home, garden, and d?cor, shop The Painted Garden, Rooster Creek, and European Living; specialties, Old Town Records and Quilter?s Coop; feminine attire, Up Your Alley; variety of old and new, Serendipity; collectibles, Fourth Street Antiques, and Country Porch (small dogs only).

Back Country and Playing Unleashed

Unleashed dogs love the play areas at Temecula?s Red Hawk Community Park. Many pets love the scents and sites of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve?s shared, dogs-on-leash trails: sage, oaks, chaparral, rabbits, horned lizards.

By special, advance arrangements, leashed, well-mannered, canine companions may accompany their owners on recreational outings. Wine Country Trails by Horseback* provides rides into the vineyards; Maxx Taxi* offers back-country, winery tours. (*Fully inquire about pet policies and procedures at time of reservation.)

Lodging

Temecula?s pet-friendly lodging is just minutes from Old Town Temecula, and Temecula Valley Wine Country. On 350 oak-studded acres, Temecula Creek Inn* is a grand experience for guests and their canine companions. Rooms with private outdoor space welcome up to 2 pets. At Embassy Suites Hotel**, first floor suites (private bedroom, separate living room) allow for dogs up to 25 pounds (limit, 2).

For stretching legs with dogs-on-leash, pet-friendly hotels and motels are nearby Jefferson Avenue and Old Town Front Street?s Class 1 walking trails. Quality Inn* allows dogs up to 40 pounds (limit, 2). La Quinta Inn & Suites* welcomes pets up to 25 pounds (limit, 2). For travelers with pets seeking studios with kitchens, Extended Stay America* is an ideal destination. Pet-friendly, Motel 6* is adjacent Sam Hicks Monument Park (dogs-on-leash welcome). (*Fully inquire about pet policies and procedures at time of reservation.)

To learn more about Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, please go to http://www.VisitTemecula.org or call 888/363-2852.

PLEASE NOTE: Information is believed to be accurate but is subject to change. Please call ahead for the latest details.

Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau:

VisitTemecula.org is the official website of the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. The 501(c)6 non-profit organization is the region's official resource for visitors, and stimulates tourism and economic development by promoting Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

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Napa Valley Pet-Friendly Hotel Harvest Inn Unleashes ?Love Me, Love My Dog? Pet-Friendly Napa Valley Wine Country Package

St. Helena, California (PRWEB) June 09, 2011

Napa Valley pet-friendly hotel Harvest Inn unleashes its new ?Love Me, Love My Dog? package making it easy for Napa Valley Wine Country summer vacationers and their four-legged friends to bask in the beauty and romance of California?s famous Wine Country. Even better, $ 10 from each package benefits Napa Humane in their important work.

Guests and their beloved dogs can also enter the Pretty Pucci Contest ? simply send a photo of the Pucci Pooch enjoying the romantic Harvest Inn ? to win a one night stay for Fido (with owners, of course) on the next visit, a $ 100 value. Each month one winner will be selected by Peanut, the Harvest Inn?s resident pup and the Napa Valley Wine Country Inn?s staff. Photos should be sent to: concierge(at)harvestinn(dot)com.

?Love Me, Love My Dog? includes lots of pet-friendly creature comforts - an elegant doggie bed, food and water bowls, bow-wow tasty treats, a list of pet-friendly wineries and restaurants and a 10% off coupon at Fideaux, a boutique pet store with locations in romantic St. Helena and Healdsburg. The Harvest Inn?s romantic Napa Valley Wine Country?s eight beautifully landscaped acres inspire dog-friendly romps and the romantic vineyard adjacent trail is perfect for sunset walks. The dog-friendly package is priced at $ 100 per night in addition to the room rate, with ?Love Me, Love My Dog? starting at $ 399/night, not including taxes.

Reservations: toll-free at 1-800-950-8466 or at Harvest Inn.

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About the Harvest Inn

The romantic Harvest Inn is a world-renowned AAA Four Diamond country-style estate located in Napa Valley Wine Country?s St. Helena, surrounded by premium wineries and extraordinary dining. Charming, romantic brick and wood cottages, guest rooms and suites are spread over eight acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, making the Inn an ideal setting for a well-deserved, relaxing vacation getaway or intimate Napa Valley honeymoon. The Inn also features two heated swimming pools and massage treatment rooms tucked into the gardens and Redwoods.

All Napa Valley Wine Country accommodations include breakfast daily, a wealth of amenities including aromatherapy personal care items, large flat screen televisions with DVD players, refrigerated mini-bar with coffee/tea maker, high-speed Internet access and more. Most include fireplaces. With stunning vineyard views and the Mayacamas Mountains just beyond, guests long to linger in the warm atmosphere with hand-crafted fireplaces, intricate woodwork and country estate ambience.

The romantic Main Lodge features a welcoming lobby with singular 20-foot ceilings and custom carved woodwork throughout. Just beyond the lobby is the Inn?s spacious Great Room where guests enjoy fireside wine tastings beside the massive cobblestone hearth. The cozy wine bar is open daily until 11p.m. offering fine samples of local vintages, as well as tranquil views, handsome leather sofas, a grand piano and backgammon tables. Complimentary guided wine and cheese tastings from local producers are offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in The Great Room.

About Napa Humane

The Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA ? known as ?Napa Humane? ? is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 1972. Napa Humane?s programs and services are uniquely designed to address the needs of companion animals and to provide support, education, and assistance for all the people who care for and about them.

To ensure a healthy pet and people population they hold a weekly low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinic, so that lost pets can swiftly find their way home. Napa Humane also operates a high-volume, affordable spay/neuter clinic serving pets throughout the Napa Valley. Napa Humane works beyond shelter walls with its Mobile Adoption Unit, taking pets from the Napa County Animal Shelter into the community to find their forever homes. They also provide humane education programs for children and adults who care for animals at home.

For more information about Napa Humane and its services, please visit http://www.napahumane.org or call 707-255-8118.

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