AAA Guide Book Identifies 'Most Accommodating Cities' for Travelers With Pets.Houston Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy The fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry; , San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. and Austin Austin. 1 City (1990 pop. 21,907), seat of Mower co., SE Minn., on the Cedar River, near the Iowa line; inc. 1868. The commercial and industrial center of a rich farm region, it is noted as home to the Hormel meatpacking company, whose Spam Town museum Top the List WASHINGTON Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. -- Three Texas cities: Houston, San Antonio and Austin top the list of North America's most accommodating cities for travelers with pets, based on the number of pet-friendly lodgings LODGINGS. Habitation in another's house, in which the owner dwells; the occupier being termed a lodger. included in the latest edition of Traveling with your Pet: The AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. PetBook([R]). The AAA PetBook, with more than 13,000 listings of hotels and other accommodations that allow pets, is a comprehensive travel guide for pet owners. "Nearly 70 million U.S. households have at least one pet Co a sizeable and lucrative market segment for the travel and tourism industry," said AAA Publishing executive editor Bill Wood. "We've seen significant growth in the number of pet-friendly hotels, up 28 percent since 2003, and a widening scope of services, activities and treats for four legged tourists and their human companions." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Travel Industry Association (TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. ), 29 million travelers have taken a pet with them on a trip in the past three years, and 29% stayed in hotels and motels Motels may refer to any of the following:
This ranking of cities is based on the number of AAA Approved and Diamond rated pet-friendly hotels. The list also notes pet-friendly AAA Approved attractions, the number of local dog parks listed on official city Web sites and other outside sources, and the number of American Animal Hospital Association American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) A non-profit organization established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession, AAHA is the only exclusive companion animal veterinary association. (AAHA AAHA American Animal Hospital Association AAHA Alexandria Area Hockey Association AAHA Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association AAHA African American Holiday Association AAHA Association of Alaska Housing Authorities AAHA American Amputee Hockey Association ) accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. animal clinics.
1. Houston, TX - This Texan city made it to the top of our list with
an incredible 108 pet-friendly accommodations available,
including three AAA-RATED Five Diamond hotels. The city of
Houston reports maintaining two off-leash dog parks, and 20 AAHA
accredited emergency veterinary hospitals.
2. San Antonio, TX - You won't have any problems finding a place to
stay with Fido while visiting the Alamo. San Antonio boasts 98
AAA-RATED lodgings that accept pets, maintains one dog park and
nine accredited emergency vet hospitals in the city.
3. Austin, TX - The live-music capital of the world is a great place
to vacation with your pet, with 72 AAA-RATED hotels and motels
that accept pets, ranging in price from $39 to $405 per night.
There are 15 accredited animal hospitals, and the city of Austin
reports maintaining 12 off-leash dog parks!
4. Albuquerque, NM -This southwestern city has 300 years of history
to share with you and Rover. While you're there, choose from
Albuquerque's 66 AAA-RATED lodgings and visit one of the city's
eight dog parks. The city has 10 accredited animal hospitals.
5. Phoenix, AZ - Known for its native artwork and laid-back
atmosphere, Phoenix also welcomes four-legged friends in 64
AAA-RATED accommodations, and encourages them to take a vacation
of their own at one of the city's five leash-free dog parks.
There are 12 accredited animal hospitals, just in case.
6. Dallas, TX - "Dallas extends its reputation for hospitality
through 62 AAA-RATED pet-friendly hotels and motels, two
city-maintained dog parks, and 13 accredited animal hospitals.
7. New York, NY - The city that never sleeps provides 62 AAA-RATED
locations for Fido to rest his head alongside his owner. There
are 44 dog parks for him to meet new friends, and 22 accredited
animal hospitals.
8. Orlando, FL - Orlando is a magical place for kids, adults, and
animals alike! Not only does Orlando boast 57 AAA-RATED
pet-friendly lodgings, it also offers a city-run dog park, 10
animal hospitals, and attractions that welcome your pet. Three
pet-friendly attractions (Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World
Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort) are listed in the AAA
PetBook guide.
9. Nashville, TN - Come to the city where country music stars are
made. And while you're at it, bring along your furry friend since
there are 50 AAA-RATED lodgings she can stay at with you! And, if
you require veterinary care, there are six emergency animal
hospitals in town.
10. Tucson, AZ - If the great outdoors is your thing, bring along
your pet to explore the wilds of the desert. Tucson rounds out
the list of top pet-friendly cities with 43 AAA-RATED
accommodations that welcome pets, six dog parks, and 22 emergency
animal care facilities.
AAA Approved and Diamond rated hotels listed in the PetBook guide are inspected annually by AAA's professional tourism editors to ensure they maintain acceptable standards for cleanliness Cleanliness See also Orderliness. Cleverness (See CUNNING.) Berchta unkempt herself, demands cleanliness from others, especially children. [Ger. Folklore: Leach, 137] cat continually “washes” itself. and comfort. Privately operated campgrounds are also evaluated by AAA and receive a Level 1, 2, or 3 rating based on environmental appeal and facilities. AAA supplemented the data in the book by including information about animal clinics from AAHA (www.aahanet.org), pet friendly attractions listed in the book and local dog parks listed on each city's official website and www.dallasdogparks.org. As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 49 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. , fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] Above lists based on the number of pet-friendly lodgings in Traveling with your Pet: The AAA PetBook([R]). |
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