Bags packed? Check. Pet friendly hotels researched and reserved? Check. Rex's passport ready? Wait a minute, a passport for your pet? Maybe. We know it takes some preparation to travel with your pet, but if you're planning a trip overseas there are some extra bases to cover in order to be ready.

When planning a trip with your pet that involves air travel, ensuring a happy and safe flying experience for your four-legged flier is your top priority.

For those of you who already own an RV, you know that it gives you the best of both worlds: the freedom of the open road while traveling with the amenities of home. RV owners love the ability to explore the world on their own terms and there are many more people hopping on the RV train.

With summer upon us, it's time to make those fun vacation plans for the whole family, including your furry best friend. We're all keeping an eye on our finances these days and looking for ways to stretch our dollars.

In recent years, we've seen many disasters wreak havoc in different parts of the world: the tsunami in Thailand, Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, and the earthquake in Haiti, just to name a few.

Some hotels just allow pets, but Choice Hotels® welcomes them. They understand that your pets are a part of the family and should not be left behind when you travel, so they encourage you to bring them along!