If you are thinking about going to Branson, Missouri for one of the many festivals, I just learned that the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is pet friendly. On their site, there is a little icon indicating that the property is pet frendly, but it does not give further details. So, I gave the hotel a call.
I spoke to a pleasant woman named Michelle, who read the pet policy to me. There is a $75.00 room deposit for pets against any damages. You are required to keep dogs on a leash at all times outside of your room, and they are not allowed in the dining areas, which is pretty standard. Cats are allowed, but most likely will not leave the room. There is a special “Pets in Room” door hanger that you can obtain from the front desk that will alert hotel staff to not enter the room just so kitty won’t run out, or your dog won’t be surprised. If room service should come in, you are required to be present with your pet(s) for everyone’s safety and happiness.
As far as number of pets, there was no language in the regulations. I assumed if you had a pair of dogs or cats, it would pose no trouble. Michelle agreed that pets are such a part of the family, that it would be a shame to leave them behind. To me, it is so important for hotels to offer vacancy to pets. The more hotels that offer it, the more people may get in the mindset that they don’t have to give up their pets just because they travel.
Upon further digging I looked at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, which is a sister property. I was able to find that the hotel allows pets up to 75 lbs which is good news. Both hotels have the same regulation. It may not be what English Mastiff owners want to hear, but the hotel seems to be amenable to the average dog, which is indeed good news. I find that owners of dogs of the XXL persuasion are aware of their size and make other arrangements, or have thought about a backup plan. I wonder if they actually weigh the dog. I am sure if your dog was 76 lbs they wouldn’t scoff, but if you walked in with a 175 lb Mastiff they may wonder if the dog would be comfortable. I would follow the rules in that case.
In Hong Kong, there is a show called Dr. Dog, where well mannered and well trained dogs act as ambassadors for their species, as well as animals in general. It is supposed to be a fascinating show. Of course, we can’t see it over here, but if I was sitting in a hotel in Hong Kong I could. I was just sort of joking around about it, but at a party this weekend, my cousin who has traveled the world told me that Hong Kong is a great place to visit if you have never been to Asia. Of course, she speaks three languages and has traveled the world, so she can always find someone to chat with. When I read that the 
I still shook my head, but I did then read that I could potentially get a hotel room for less than $50 per night there, which is less expensive than in my own neighborhood. The rooms are 60% off at select Accor hotels from July 19th through September 30th of this year if you book between tomorrow and September 30th Where have you heard of Accor hotels before? The own Motel 6, among many other properties. There don’t appear to be any Motel 6 locations in Hong Kong, but the sale makes you sure think you have snagged a similar bargain.
A woman I recently met was telling me about her children. She has a daughter in medical school and a son in college. The son is participating in a 
When I went twenty-five years later, I took my own five year old with me. My dog! Believe it or not, Disney is friendly to dogs. In the front of all or most parks, there is a kennel. You can leave your furry kid there during the day while you explore the park. The kennel was very clean and the dogs were all kept inside. The set up was more like a vet’s office bank of cages versus a kennel with runs. The dogs are not allowed to stay overnight. The opening and closing of the kennel coincides with park hours.
The drawing is being hosted by VisitKissimmee.com. To enter, click on the Freedom to Enjoy Sweepstakes Icon, and then enter your email address. The next drawing is on June 1st, which is right around the corner. There is a 3 day/2 night trip for two, or a weeklong trip for four at stake. Kissimmee is about fifteen miles from Disney, and ninety minutes from Daytona Beach, so fairly central to many different attractions.
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An urgent request for help came across my desk. Are you in or traveling through Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania this weekend. A young and pretty Great Dane/Catahoula mix of the tender age of 11 months old needs your help. Puzzle, aptly named for her markings I would imagine, was picked up by animal control with a very embedded collar. What is an embedded collar? Usually what occurs is that someone buy a puppy a collar and doesn’t bother to loosen it or get a new one as she grows. The puppy “grows around” the collar and skin ends up starting to grow around it as the pup’s neck has nowhere else to go.
Quite a few years ago, I spent a day on the beach in Mexico. Of course, I didn’t just go all the way there for just one day. It was the last stop on a journey that included viewing many historical sites. The main extracurricular activities and side trips were watching cliff divers. Of course, I missed that because the other gals who were sightseeing with me cared more about male tourists from Australia than having the vacation of a lifetime. Nowadays, there are many tour companies that have all sorts of activities to offer aside from just lying on the beach.