Best Places for Girls (and Dogs) Getaways

After our Girls (and Dogs) Getaway to Miami, we had several requests for recommendations to the best pet-friendly hotel packages in the U.S. Here is what we found for every type of pet owner, pet and destination imaginable!

Super Hero Pet Getaway at EPIC Hotel in Miami
Where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay, the EPIC Hotel (www.EPICHotel.com), a Kimpton property, is located in one of Miami's most flourishing neighborhoods. There is an energizing buzz to the physically beautiful and culturally thriving environment here. Yet the surrounding waterways soothe the soul. This dynamic contrast helps define the area, giving it a unique and vibrant atmosphere. With attention to every detail, the EPIC has not forgotten about our four-legged friends with their fantastic pet getaway with no additional charge to bring your pet. This two night package includes:
Sleeping accommodations, pet bed and food and water bowl for use during stay, pet toys, Super Hero Pet welcome gift, complimentary Paw Treat Hour, continental breakfast for two in Area 31 daily for humans ($25.00 credit).
Choice of two pet services:
Pawdicure and shampoo from spa service
One hour daily dog play time
One hour daily dog walk at Flamingo Bark park
90 minute massages for two humans

BONE Appetit at Firesky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ

It's reigning cats and dogs at the FireSky Resort & Spa (www.FireskyResort.com). Bosco, Director of Pet Relations, is a three-year-old Cocker Spaniel that frequented the FireSky Resort & Spa before being offered this elite position. Bosco enjoys serving as a host alongside his Pet Ambassador, Wendy Zane. Enjoy the pampering you both deserve with this package, which includes:
Beautifully appointed accommodations (either patio or courtyard); arrival treat, including Bosco's Brew (a pet-friendly beer), gourmet doggie treats, a top-quality chew toy and a logo leash; use of our desert doggie bed and water bowl during your stay; human companions enjoy morning coffee and tea service in living room, daily newspaper delivered to room, hosted evening wine reception, 24-hour access to in-house fitness room, standard high speed wired and wireless Internet access, and of course, enjoyment of the pool and gardens
All pets welcomed: Welcome board with pets' names arriving that day, dog walking/sitting services available, exercise area within walking distance, complimentary goldfish upon request, no additional charge for pets, no deposit required, list of nearby veterinarians upon request, pooper Scooper bag and walking map, in room bowl for food and water, Doggie Bed for use during your stay.

Su'Ruff Camp – Loews Coronado Bay Hotel, San Diego
Teach your dog to ride the waves like a pro at Coronado Dog Beach! Then, enjoy deluxe accommodations, a Surf & Turf room service pet meal, plus board shorts and bandana for your dog. Rates start at $449/night. Loews Coronado Bay is the San Diego choice of every pet lover. Put simply: Loews loves pets. As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, your VIP (Very Important Pet) will be waited on hand and paw, traveling in first-class comfort. At Loews Coronado Bay, you have everything you need to feel right at home with your four-legged friend:
Gourmet room service menus for cats and dogs, prepared by our award-winning Master Chef Creature comforts like specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes (and litter), pooper scoopers and more; Tail-wagging amenities such as dog-walking routes, pet placemats, water bowls, treats, doggie poop bags and more; Purr-fect indulgences like rawhide bones, catnip and scratch poles; Pet-walking and pet-sitting services; and Loews Surf Dog Competition.

You can also see Spot surf during the Loews Surf Dog Competition, the first of its kind. There's no dog paddling for these surf dogs-they are invited to hang 20. If your pooch is a surfing champion, you could win a getaway at Loews Coronado Bay Hotel…and endless bragging rights that come with owning the waves of San Diego. For more information, visit http://www.loewshotels.com/.

Pets in the City…for a Good Cause in Chicago
Pets need to get away and enjoy a little pampering too. Bring yours with you—Hotel Monaco (www.Monaco-Chicago.com) is a pet-friendly hotel. Package includes:
Overnight accommodations
Pet bowl and bed for the evening
Pet massage book
Pet goodie bag with bottled water, snacks and a Kimpton leash for those long sightseeing walks
$5 of proceeds donated to PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving), a non-profit no-kill humane organization in Chicago
Package must be booked 5 days prior to arrival. Guest is responsible for any damages or pet items taken from the room during stay.

Dog Go Grrreeen in Orlando
As part of its commitment to the environment, Loews Hotels (http://www.loewshotels.com/) encourages even its furriest guests to do their part in promoting responsible, sustainable consumption (literally). The new Loews “Grrreen Dog” package features a specially created “Dog Gone Green” room service meal, a veterinarian approved healthy feast which mixes locally grown ingredients from neighborhood farms with a lot of love. The “Grrreen Dog” package launched on Earth Day (April 22, 2009) and features several additional earth-friendly components. Available April 22 – September 5, 2009, “Grrreen Dog” package rates vary by hotel, starting at $119 per night. The package includes:
·A one-night stay at one of Loews Hotels for guests and their pet; Orlando options include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
·“Dog Gone Green” room service meal with local ingredients (see recipe below)
·A Loews Hotels 100 % organic cotton bandana made by Go Doggie Go Green™
·A Zogoflex™ Huck, an environmentally-friendly toy by West Paw Design ®

Pet Massages at the Loews Don CeSar Beach Hotel is the St. Pete Beach
As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, your VIP (Very Important Pet) will be waited on hand and paw, traveling in first-class comfort. At Loews Don CeSar Beach Hotel, you have everything you need to feel right at home with your four-legged friend:
Gourmet room service menus for cats and dogs, prepared by our award-winning Master Chef
Creature comforts like specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes (and litter), pooper scoopers and more; Tail-wagging amenities such as dog-walking routes, pet placemats, water bowls, treats, doggie poop bags and more; Purr-fect indulgences like rawhide bones, catnip and scratch poles; Pet-walking and pet-sitting services; Dog massages by a professional canine massage therapist, who works closely with you in the comfort of your room to design personalized treatment for your special "family member." For more details, visit http://www.loewshotels.com/.

PHOTO: Hanging "paws" at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort's Su'Ruff Camp in San Diego, CA.