Carmel-by-the-Sea is known as a dog town. The beaches are off-leash, the restaurants are dog-friendly and the streets even have doggie bags to help owners clean up after their dog while touring the town on foot.
The Cypress Inn, owned by Doris Day, is one of the town's dog-friendly hotels. It has 44 rooms, and dogs are welcome in every room. The Inn also features a lobby with a 7-foot-tall fireplace, a restaurant, afternoon tea service and a spa. Guests can also enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including continental breakfast, complimentary cream sherry, fruit and snacks, luxury bath accessories and wireless Internet connection. Other amenities include bathrobes, flat screen TVs, pet beds and bowls and turn-down service. The hotel is a few blocks from Carmel's off-leash dog beach. Rates start at $165.00 per room per night plus tax. Visit the website prior to booking to check for Internet specials.
Cypress Inn
Lincoln Avenue and 7th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
800-443-7443
cypress-inn.com
The Adirondack Mountains, home to Lake Placid, offer a picturesque getaway for couples of all ages. Surrounded by spectacular mountains, the region also features lakes, rivers, hiking trails, PGA quality golf, spas and more. Dogs are welcome at hotels, restaurants, attractions and parks throughout the region, making it ideal for couples who don't want to leave their dog at home.
The Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club is a full-service hotel, golf and conference center that also happens to be dog-centric. The hotel boasts an indoor pool, fitness room, putting green, two 18-hole golf courses and a nine-hole short course, access to cross-country ski trails and tennis courts. It sits a half-mile from a private beach reserved for hotel guests. All rooms feature satellite TV, CD players, in-room movies, coffee makers, microwave ovens, mini-fridges and wireless Internet connection. Rates start at $110.00 per room, per night plus tax.
Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club---Lake Placid
101 Olympic Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
877-570-5891
lakeplacidcp.com
When it comes to romantic getaways, nothing beats Miami. This beachside town is known around the world for its celebrity scene, restaurants, nightclubs, world-class shopping, spas and hair salons...and its dog-friendly attitude. In addition to dog-friendly restaurants, cafes and coffee houses, Miami has an off-leash dog beach and several off-leash dog parks.
Finding a dog-friendly hotel in Miami is easy. If you want something really special, check out the Four Seasons Miami. Among other things, it offers pet-sitting for when you want to venture out as a couple, sans pooch.
Four Seasons Miami
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-358-7758
fourseasons.com/miami/
