Frequently take their pets with them when leaving town. -- 79 pct. stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging each year. -- 43. 8 pct..
Its a family affair when the bride and groom still live with their parents. Luckily, there are several furry-friendly destinations where the entire family can go for some post-nuptial rest and.
Never leave your animal unattended in a vehicle. Even on just a warm day, your dog could die in a few minutes from heat stroke or exhaustion..
2008-06-10 Holy Mutt-rimony: How much would you pay for your dogs wedding-WalletPop
Its a family affair when the bride and groom still live with their parents. Luckily, there are several furry-friendly destinations where the entire family can go for some post-nuptial rest and relaxation. For the big budget barkers, the luxurious Loews Hotels located in romantic locales like Montreal, Canada, Santa Monica, Calif. , Miami Fl. , and New York will all treat your pooch to the four star treatment that humans get. (Theres even special doggie room service menu featuring grilled lamb and salmon. ) If your pet wedding is on a tighter budget, try booking at The Holiday Inn or a Best Western. Both chains are happy to host guests traveling on two and four legs. Consult
Never leave your animal unattended in a vehicle. Even on just a warm day, your dog could die in a few minutes from heat stroke or exhaustion. Dog-friendly water stations can be spotted around Wrightsville Beach for a bit of refreshment on the doggiest days of summer. But, the safest plan is to leave Fido at home. The town in summer is no place for a dog. Heres a quick rule: if its too hot for you in bare feet, its too hot for your dog.
Frequently take their pets with them when leaving town. -- 79 pct. stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging each year. -- 43. 8 pct. stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging 3 or more times each year. -- 20. 2 pct. use a boarding facility when their pets do not accompany them on trips. -- 38. 5 pct. say it is "difficult" to find pet friendly lodging. -- 63 pct. would likely lengthen their stay if given the opportunity to travel with their pets. -- 84. 3 pct. travel with dogs. -- 6. 5 pct. travel with cats. -- 32. 8 pct. travel with dogs over 50 pounds. -- 35. 7 pct. say it is difficult to find pet-friendly lodging for their pets over 20 pounds. -- 10. 2 pct. complain that most pet friendly hotels they find also allow smoking.
2008-05-17 Manchester City Council wanted anyone but Rangers to make Uefa Cup Final and raquo; Communities and raquo;
Fifteen police officers, as well as a police dog, were left nursing a catalogue of injuries as hundreds of riot police and supporters fought running battles.
Throughout the day the atmosphere had been friendly but when a "technical hitch" hit the screen in Piccadilly Gardens, many fans, already heavily drunk, turned nasty.
Excitement mounted all day, as did the alcohol levels, with some fans spending hundreds of pounds on travel and hotels just to watch the game in the fan zones.
Manchester City Council has ordered an urgent inquiry after football fans went on the rampage, marring the Uefa Cup Final. Privately it is known that city officials wanted "anyone but Rangers" to get through to the final. - Manchester City Council inquiry violence Rangers fans arrests rampage screen Uefa Cup final
2008-05-12 Even the Himalayas cant compare with the beauty of Lakeland-UK, Travel-The Independent
Another special view for me is from the top of Buckstone Howe above Honister Pass. I think Buttermere is a lovely valley, and it was a huge favourite of Wainwrights, too. Ennerdale is another magical place. It is here youll find the countrys finest youth hostel. Forget fancy hotels and ndash; Black Sail Youth Hostel is unique. Its a simple, seemingly unremarkable shepherds bothy set in the most remarkable position, surrounded by some of the countrys greatest peaks. Sitting outside the hostel in the evening, after a long day on the fells with the sun setting behind Great Gable, is one of lifes perfect moments. Add a pint of locally brewed real ale and its even better.
Down in the Saone River flatland by the old railway station of Romaneche-Thorins, Georges Duboeuf has built a tourist-friendly wine museum thats one part industrial visitors center, one part mini-Disneyland. Theres the usual winery tour, plus a spectacular gallery of old wine tools and machinery, games for kids to play, a not-quite-Disney-caliber audio-animatronics show about life in the vineyards, a tasting room built as a reproduction of a 19th-century brasserie and an outdoor cafe. Also, a train museum with Mr. Ds model trains, a big formal garden and a first-rate gift shop with all the wine tchotchkes you could ever dream of.
2008-05-06 Questions and answers from City Council District 2 candidates Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Im for a reliable animal shelter . one that will last into the next century. The need for this service will increase, not decrease. Education and more employees, not more laws, are needed to address the recent dog attacks. Be responsible for your pets.
Two black officers in a 370-plus department isnt acceptable. The department must work with leaders of the black community for help in recruiting. We must work with schools, especially Estacado High. Police must become friendly in the black and Hispanic communities and learn how to better communicate with minorities.
2008-04-25 Childrens Menus: Anything But Kid Stuff
Some hotel restaurants are simply following trends that have caught on in the last few years. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle recently went all-organic, not only to provide customers with organic cuisine but also to take advantage of all the great fresh, local ingredients available in the Pacific Northwest. Even the hot dog and French fries served at the hotels restaurant are organic. In fact, the menu doesnt look much different from other kids menus, with peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and hamburgers. According to Chef Gavin Stephenson, the fact that many of the Fairmonts cooks have kids of their own inspired the kitchen to make the menu healthy for their youngest guests, while still keeping it easy and fun. Our director of purchasing was challenged in trying to find all-organic ingredients for the
2008-04-25 Mutts: Canines and cocktails in Annapolis
Each dog-friendly Friday night event will have its own theme (not to mention "cocktails, appetizers, mocktails and Snoopy snacks. ") and will run from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. at the hotels Weather Rails patio.
John Woestendiek has been a features reporter at The Sun for six years. Previously he worked as a reporter, columnist, national correspondent and editor at four other newspapers, and received a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 1987 for his reporting on prisons and mental institutions for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Woestendiek lives in South Baltimore with his dog, Ace.
2008-04-12 Fabrics are coming in from the outdoors Philadelphia Inquirer
Friniers Estancia collection for Century Leisure drew raves at the annual casual-furniture market in Chicago and the furniture markets in High Point, N. C. He used weather-friendly leather that fit Spanish Colonial-style chairs and chaises like a glove. Even the brass nailheads were elements-safe.
Architect Michael Graves and photographer William Wegman have designed collections for Crypton. Both have created dog beds, the former in fetching toile with a suede gusset and piping, the latter in his signature canine silhouette pattern.
