TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET

Can't bear to leave your little one home alone? New hospitality and transportation policies are making it easier to bring your pet along on your next family vacation. Book in advance, and you can get your pet a ticket aboard several major airlines. Also, many boutique hotels, as well as a few national chains, charge only a small additional fee for pet stays. Just be sure to do your research before you book-some locations place weight restrictions on their canine guests.

Pet Friendly Hotels

The following list of hotels allows cats and dogs.

Pet Friendly Hotels in New York City

" Soho and Tribeca Grand - Owned by Hartz Mountain, purveyors of pet products. 310 West Broadway. 2 Avenue of the Americas.

" DoubleTree Metropolitan - Located in Midtown Manhattan and offers frequent pet program. 569 Lexington Avenue.

" W New York Union Square - This outpost of the dog-friendly chain is conveniently located just across the street from an off-leash dog park. 201 Park Avenue South

. " Swissotel, the Drake - There's no charge for pets, and guests can bring pooches up to 80 pounds. 440 Park Avenue.

" Sheraton - Dogs weighing up to 75 pounds are allowed, and there are no additional pet fees. 811 7th Avenue.

" Novotel - Bring any dog up to 50 pounds to this Times Square hotel. There are no pet fees, though owners must sign a pet waiver. 226 W 52nd Street.

" Maritime Hotel - Small dogs and cats are permitted at no extra charge. 88 9th Avenue.

" Holiday Inn Midtown, 57th Street - Lots of amenities, located within the heart of the city. 440 W 57th Street.

" The Muse - a 200-room Times Square boutique, offering the pooch package replete with dog-sized amenities. 130 W 46th Street.

Pet Friendly Hotels in Miami

" Chesterfield Hotel - Small dogs are welcome. 855 Collins Avenue.

" Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove - Provides a bow-wow butler who will take your dogs to the spa or for a walk. 3300 SW 27th Street.

" Mayfair House, Coconut Grove - Offers doggy-room service and doggy champagne. Many Europeans stay here. 3000 Florida Avenue.

" Grove Isle Club Resort - 4 Grove Isle Drive.

" Royal Palm Crowne Plaza - 1545 Collins Avenue.

Pet Friendly Hotels - National Chains

" Petshotels- A new business from Petsmart. Hotels adjacent to their stores start at $21/day in 14 cities including Atlanta and Pittsburgh.

" Loews Hotels

" Ramada Inn and other Cendant Corp facilities - $20 fee per day. Some hotels only allow small dogs.

" Kimpton Group Hotels - This chain is one of the most pet friendly hotels out there after Loews.

Pet Friendly Hotels in Paris

" Trianon Palace - Located on the edge of Versailles. Offers a $400/night heavenly pets package. All sizes of dogs welcome.

" Crillion Hotel - Near the American Embassy. Offers $17 meals for dogs made from chicken or beef. All sizes of dogs welcome.

" Four Seasons, George V- Near the Champs Elysees. Offers a coverlet embroidered with your dog's name that can be custom-ordered in advance. Has a pound limit on dogs.

Pet Friendly Hotels in other locations

" Las Ventanas Al Paraiso - 5-star luxury resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Rates range from $375-$3500/day. Call Rosewood Hotels to book.

" The Jefferson - Loews Hotel outlet located in Washington, D.C. Has long been known for its appeal to a very select clientele.

[subheading] Flying with Your Pet A list of airlines that permit pets along with supplemental charges. Call ahead to guarantee availability.

" American: $80, 800-433-7300; www.aa.com

" Continental: $80; 800-525-0280: www.continental.com

" Delta: $75, 800-221-1212, www.delta.com

" Jetblue: $50, 800-538-2583, www.jetblue.com

" Northwest: $80, 800-225-2525, www.nwa.com

" Song: $75, 800-359-7664, www.flysong.com

" Southwest: Guide dogs only, 800-435-9792, www.southwest.com

" USAir: $100, 800-428-4322, www.usairways.com

" El Al Airlines - +972(3)9771111, www.elal.co.il. Has a frequent flyer club for pets, dogs and cats can earn frequent flyer points for future travel.

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