“UNLEASHING” PET TRAVEL PERKS

Luxury timeshare resorts are rolling out the “pets welcome”mat. Just 10 short years ago, if you were a pet owner wanting to travel, you were hard-pressed to find decent pet-friendly accommodations, and often had to pay large extra fees if you did. Today, your best friend is not only accepted, but may get more pampering than you. Many of the most luxurious timeshare resorts now offer “pet pourri” packages. These include everything from gourmet treats to custom dog beds…and even an extensive menu of “pampered pet” massages and body work, designed to relieve your poodle’s pressure or your Afghan’s angst. Pick up our Fall issue to find out which timeshare resorts our pet reporters consider the most pet-friendly.