Best Dog Friendly Winter Vacations – Planning a ski vacation that will spoil you too? Maybe you want to take your precious fur baby with you. It’s all good, because I’ve found some dog-friendly vacation spots and I can’t wait to hear what they do for your pet.
From the royal treatment to more affordable, modern options, these destinations are a great way for skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to experience an adventure getaway with your dog.
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Full disclosure, I’m not a skier, but my husband and daughter are, so I’m told. Skiing in the west is like skiing in the clouds – lots of great powder. The ski season runs through March with great adventures in T-shirt skiing in 40+ degree weather. Resorts, lodges, and skiing can be very tempting for the rich and famous.
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Skiing on the East Coast is more difficult because skiers often encounter icy conditions. As the temperature rises and the snow melts, it freezes and uses artificial snow. Of course, there are exclusive resorts, but they are not as common as in the West.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in fresh mountain air, campfires and delicious food? And it can be done with your best friend.
Colorado’s Beaver Creek Mountain is the beautiful setting for this luxury resort, ranked No. 1 in Travel + Leisure magazine’s T+L 500: World’s Best Hotels meets Ritz-Carlton.
You know you’re in a dog-friendly domain when you’re greeted at the door by a pair of big dogs—Bachelor, a St. Bernard, and Belle, a Bernese Mountain Dog. They are ambassadors for the resort, and guests who don’t bring their babies can get a temporary thrill by cuddling them both and taking Belle for a walk. The couple visits the reception 4 to 5 times a day and they make sure that the cat has only the best during its stay.
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During peak ski season, room rates range from $800 to $12,000 per night. Now $12,000 doesn’t just get you a room; You stay in a Club Level suite with all the amenities you could want, including private balconies, in-room fireplaces, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day. Want to plan your day? everything is fine! Ski Concierge or Ski Guard? of course!
The hotel charges a $50 per night winter spa fee, $125 per room pet fee, and a $25 cleaning fee for each subsequent night.
But your puppy will be treated very well. They come with their own bed and plate and delicious treats on the in-room menu, such as Puppy Love (vegetable porridge); Bachelor’s Pass (vegetarian option with steamed vegetables and over-easy eggs); Tail Wagging Chicken (chicken breast with vegetables) and German Shepherd Pie (lamb and vegetables).
Dogs are allowed in all public areas, such as the lobby, great room, outdoor terrace and outside the hotel, but not in the restaurants or pool area. If you leave your dog in the room when you go out, there will be a sign on the door to notify the cleaner that you have a dog in your room. This is very helpful so you don’t disturb your puppy or run away from the room, but it’s best to take your puppy with you or find a licensed, trusted pet sitter.
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There are two dog parks within 15-20 minutes of the hotel (note: dog parks are not closed).
Whistler Blackcomb is the most popular ski destination in Ski magazine’s 2016 reader poll. At its base is the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort. Whistler’s ski hotel and BC golf resort, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury.
During the ski season, rooms cost between $500 and $2,300 per night, which is expensive. But if you want great skiing results and a high score on the indulgence scale, this is it. Fairmont Gold is an exclusive lifestyle hotel experience that includes a private lounge, deluxe continental breakfast, lounge bar and evening hors d’oeuvres.
For your dog, they come with a plush pet bed, bowls, treats and litter bags. The room does not have a special dog food menu, but the staff will prepare chicken breast or work with you as much as possible to satisfy your dog’s gastronomic preferences.
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They are permitted in all public areas, but not in any restaurant, bar or pool areas. Do not leave them alone in your room. If you need to go out and can’t take your pup with you, the hotel offers pet-sitting services through its concierge service. I would check in advance for reliable pet sitting services in the area. Apps like Dogvacay.com are a good resource in all 50 states. Pet Sitters International is a great organization that helps people outside of the US find a reputable pet sitter that they have vetted.
You gotta love a hotel that gives a percentage of your dog’s $25 daily cleaning fee back to a local shelter and has a pet blog! I didn’t want to include two resorts in Colorado, even though it’s a great ski state, I couldn’t resist. Also, my daughter stopped to ski in Telluride for a few days on her way from Charleston to Los Angeles and she raved about it. And there was a 75 pound lab/shepherd mix with Mackie!
Telluride is a very dog-friendly town. The Telluride Inn is beautiful and they really love your dog. If you need to leave while the room is being cleaned, the girls at the front desk will take care of it. Now that’s dedication! Hey, what self-respecting dog lover passes up an opportunity for a cuddle, right?!
Upon arrival, Fifi or Fido will receive a bag of homemade organic liver treats, a pet tag with the hotel’s phone number if you are leaving, and a welcome bag with information about Telluride pets.
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Even the pet page of the hotel website is written from a pet perspective. Rule 1: Your parents must be at a controlled volume or noise level in the lobby. Well, mom needs to practice this today too! Dogs are allowed to stay in the room for a short time, but if necessary, it is recommended to inform the hotel reception and leave the room.
Tricks & Treats pet sitting service and Whiskers & Tails dog washing service are connected to the hotel upon request. I love this because it takes a lot off my mind knowing that these services have been vetted enough to promote and collect them in the past.
The hotel offers many places and activities to go with your dog.
A three-star Michelin-trained chef and two members of the Court of Master Sommeliers are two reasons to visit Stowe Mountain Lodge. Nestled in the foothills of Mansfield Mountain, this luxury resort offers an elegant and charming New England experience.
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The lodge’s Vermont Alpine style honors the beauty of the mountains. The area’s covered bridges, sparkling lakes, rolling forests and majestic peaks are a great place to explore and experience with your dog.
Stowe is also home to over forty local boutiques, galleries and shops, including the small cottage industries that make Vermont famous.
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center is very close to Lodge, Burlington, VT. The art scene and many other artistic groups perform regularly, so there’s never a shortage of music, film, comedy and drama (and not from your pet).
In high season, rooms start at $200-$1,200 per night. Mountain cabins cost between $1,300 and $3,000 a night, but they don’t allow dogs. Only the main hotel rooms are dog friendly.
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The hotel charges a $125 refundable fee for all “human guests” because it belongs to your dog, with a maximum weight of 100 pounds.
Puppies must be on a leash at all times in the hotel. They cannot be placed in hotel restaurants, near the pool or near the pool area. They can go to the main or upper lobby. So this resort is less pet friendly when it comes to allowing pets in the area. Outside there is a dog sanctuary where they can relax and walk, and the golf course with a lodge is a great place to putt, run or play with your dog in the winter.
Do not leave dogs alone in the room.
