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Tips for traveling with family or pets

Traveling with kids or a dog shouldn't be a headache. It's all in what you ask before booking.

Valeria Solís

Valeria Solís

Travel editor

August 20, 20254 min read
Tips for traveling with family or pets

A truly pet-friendly place changes the whole trip.

When a trip includes kids or pets, the details matter more than the postcard.

Space and layout

Two separate bedrooms and a living room with a sofa bed usually beat the best gym.

Pet-friendly surroundings

Accepting pets isn't enough: ask about parks, pet-friendly restaurants and nearby vets.

The basics that matter

Laundry, a coffee maker and stable Wi-Fi separate a good stay from a memorable one.

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Valeria Solís

About the author

Valeria Solís

Travel editor at Kanaa. Ten years spent criss-crossing southeast Mexico and writing about what she finds when she steps off the beaten path.

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