It’s the vacation season so you might be searching for a new destination to travel with the entire family. But while you have packed your bags and thought of a nice welcome cocktail at the resort, who’s going to babysit your pet?
A pet daycare may be a good solution unless you trust a friend, family member or neighbor to come over several times a day to feed your pet, change his bed, give him water and spend some quality time with him.
If you do not like leaving your fur baby at home with other people, taking him on vacation might appear to be a logical solution.
And, since there are millions of other families just like you doing it every year, all you need is to find the perfect goal. Don’t forget your pet’s traveling kit, complete with a Guinea pig water bottletoys, and a carrier or cage.
Here is a list of the friendliest countries and places in the world for you and your pets.
Switzerland
Switzerland is maybe the country with the strictest animal laws in the world. Here, it’s forbidden to sell or buy animals in pet shops, puppies must stay with their mother for at least 56 days after birth, and social species such as yaks, birds and fish must all the time have a companion.
There are also plenty of pet-friendly hotels and guest houses across the country, meaning it is the perfect place for the entire family.
Switzerland is also an active year-round destination, with lots of activities you can do depending on the season. Of course, winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are very popular in this country, while during the summer you can hike, visit or relax near some of the most amazing sights in the world.
Hong Kong
If you have all the time wanted to experience Asian culture and customs, Hong Kong lets you enjoy it with your animals. The country is also known for its strict animal laws, meaning it is a safe place to travel for you and your pet.
As you might expect, there are a wide range of hotels that offer dedicated animal care while others welcome you to bring your pet along to the establishment.
Pet cafes are also very popular, so feel free to take your cat or dog to some of them and help them make new friends.
Australia
Australians even have relaxed policies with regard to dogs participating on public transport, parks, beaches, restaurants and hotels. However, you should check with local authorities before thinking about bringing your pet into the country as there are several strict regulations.
You will be surprised to learn that Australia doesn’t accept animals that don’t live on the continent such as foxes, squirrels, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, dingoes, monkeys and badgers. The reason behind these strict rules is because there are not any natural predators for these animals in Australia, meaning they can easily increase their population and become potential pests.
France
Paris is the most popular tourist destination in the world, welcoming 18-23 million people every year. And, while most of them come for the romantic Eiffel Tour, enchanting castles, and great food and wine, some choose this destination because it is pet-friendly.
France has probably the most relaxed dog policies but other pets are also welcome. Nearly every hotel and chateau welcomes your friend in for free or for a small fee, while many restaurants will ensure your dog enjoys his dinner, just as much as you.
You should not be surprised to see a puppy sitting alone at a table, enjoying the adult conversation of his friends.
