Before you take your best friend on flights, to a beach, resort, casino, hotel or restaurant, be sure the welcome mat is out. Laws in some areas forbid dogs to share human accommodations.

When you decide to have canine companionship on your journey to one or more of the accepted destinations, be sure you have proof of required vet vaccinations. Of course, your best friend must be well-behaved in busy, loud gatherings, especially where families gather. One source of current info is dogtrekker.com