Yummy Goodies at Woof Gang Bakery in Celebration

Woof Gang Bakery, my favorite dog food and treat store, has just opened a new location in Celebration, FL – just a short drive from Disney and the other attractions in Orlando (and just a short drive from my house!).

This will make the 11th store for this fast-growing franchise. All of them feature quality, all-natural treats for dogs – from cookies to cupcakes to birthday cakes! – as well as all-natural dog (and cat) food, toys, and other accessories.

So if you are visiting Orlando, or live in-town, take your pup over to the newest location of Woof Gang Bakery. They are located in downtown Celebration, near the movie theater.

Haven’t been to Celebration? It is a great place to spend an afternoon with your dog – cute shops, good restaurants, cafes and ice cream stores, and a pretty park – a great way to get away from the theme parks for the day!

Want more info? Just email me!

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Woof Gang Bakery Celebration, FL

Woof Gang Bakery Dr Phillips, Orlando, FL

The Pet-friendly Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando

Loews Hotels wants to pump you (and your pet) up!

Did you know that 50% of dogs and cats are overweight and obese (according to a 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention)? Loews Hotels have created a special package to help you, and your pet, get in shame.

The Pumped-Up Pets Package includes a deluxe room, workout tips for both humans and their pets, a Zisc dog Frisbee, and a specially created “Scratch My Flat Belly” meal for pets.

The Pumped-Up Pets Package is available at 17 Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada from now through May 1st, 2010. Rates vary and are subject to availability.

Two of Orlando’s Loews properties are offering this special pet package – the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort – both on Universal Orlando property.

All of Loews hotels are pet-friendly and guests (the four-legged kind) receive special gifts at check-in including a pet tag, a bowl and of course, a healthy treat!

There is a one-time pet cleaning fee of $25 and a maximum of two pets per room are allowed. For a complete listing of their pet rules, visit the Loews Hotel Pet Policy.

For more information about the Orlando resorts, check out my article on Examiner.com.

If you need assistance with your travel plans, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am a travel agent specializing in pet travel. My small dog, Bodie, goes with us on every trip we take and so far has been lucky enough to visit 12 countries!

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This holiday season treat you and your dog (or cat) to a weekend getaway at a Loews Hotel. All Loews Hotels (except the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando) are offering a special holiday-themed package called “Houndly Holidays”. This package includes one night accommodations, a special meal for your pet (brought to you by room service, of course) and many other extras. To read more about the package, please check out my article about it on Examiner.com.

If you need help with reservations at a Loews Hotel, or any other destination, just email me. I am a certified travel agent who can help you with all your travel plans  – whether you are taking your paw friends or not!

Happy Holidays!

Loews Hotels offers “Houndly Holidays” package this holiday seasons.

Pet-friendly hotels don’t have to be cheap motels and hotels. Check out the Loews Hotels hotel chain which currently has eighteen luxury pet-friendly properties around the U.S. and Canada.

Check out my article about the five Florida Loews Hotels here!

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For assistance with booking these hotels, or for more info please email me!

Yummy treats just for dogs!

This past weekend a new dog bakery and boutique store opened in the Dr Phillips area of Orlando. I got a sneak peak at the newest location and got to sample some of their treats. Ok, I didn’t sample the treats but my dog did — and he says two paws up!

To read about the new location in Orlando of Woof Gang Bakery, click here!

Have you been to Woof Gang Bakery? Leave a comment below!

Time for a dip at the Holiday Inn Sunspree LBV pool?

Are you looking for a hotel near Disney for your next family vacation? And are also thinking of bringing Rover along? Well, look no further than the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort at Lake Buena Vista. Not only do they have bunkbeds for the kids, but they also allow up to two pets per room (size restrictions apply)! 

To find out more about this great hotel option, please read my article on Examiner.com - just click here!

And if you have any questions, or would like to make reservations at this hotel, please email me!

Here is a link to my new article on Examiner.com – a checklist for traveling by car with your dog!

Enjoy and send feedback!

Road trip checklist for your pet link

I am excited to announce that I am now the “official” Orlando Travel with Pets Examiner on Examiner.com!

Examiner.com is “the insider source for everything local”. Over 13,000 Examiners write blog type entries on their specified topic. Topics range from arts and entertainment, business issues, health, travel, where to eat, shop…. pretty much anything and everything! The Examiners have to apply for their topic and prove that they have the knowledge to write about their topic. The website is broken down into large cities – right now there are 109 cities and areas with more to be added this year.

I will be contributing a few articles a week and I will provide links to the articles on this website also.

If you are interested in becoming an Examiner, go to Examiner.com and click on “Write For Us”. You can say that you were referred by me!

Thank you and Happy Travels!

Leila

Shamu - Sea World - Orlando

Are you heading to the Orlando theme parks this summer and wondering if your pet is allowed too?

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed inside any of the theme parks in Orlando including the four Disney parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World. However, each park has kennels where you can leave your pet while you play in the park. These kennels are located near the entrances so at least you can take a break from the park and take your pet for a walk.

Disney

Disney has five “Pet Care Kennels” on property – each run by Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. and are members of the American Boarding Kennel Association. The kennels are all air-conditioned which is vital during the hot Florida heat.
The five kennels are located adjacent to the entrances of Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. The closest kennel to the Magic Kingdom is located at the Ticket and Transportation Center. There is one additional kennel at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
Reservations aren’t required, but are recommended during high season. The fee includes two walks and two feeds a day at all locations except Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – This is the only accommodations owned by Disney that pets are allowed. Pets are not allowed in non-air-conditioned cars or tents. Guests staying in pet-designated campsite loops can let their canine pals roam and romp off leash in Waggin’ Trails Dog Park. Pet walk areas are also located throughout the campground.

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando also has a kennel which is located in the parking structure. The pet fee is $10 per pet and no overnight boarding is allowed. Pet owners must return periodically to walk and feed their animals.

All three hotels on Universal’s property – Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort allow pets in specified rooms. A cleaning fee of $25 per stay will be charged per pet, and they allow up to two pets per room.

Sea World

Sea World also has a kennel located outside the main entrance. The cost is $8 per pet and pet owners must walk their pet during the day.

The Renaissance at Sea World does not allow pets, but there are hotels on International Drive that do.

For more information, or help in planning a trip to Orlando for you and your pet, please email me at Leila@WorldClassTvl.com.