Travel Mom: Best Bets for Traveling with a Pet

March 21, 2005 — -- Emily Kaufman, the "Travel Mom," joined "Good Morning America" to share her best bets for traveling with a pet. For more tips from Emily Kaufman, visit www.thetravelmom.com.

Pets in Flight

United Airlines Pet Class

As carry-on (traveling under the seat): $80 for domestic travel one way; international rates vary by destination.

As checked baggage: The charge for shipping is $100 for small/medium size kennels and $200 for intermediate to extra large for domestic one-way travel; international rates vary by destination.

Pet Lodging

Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

Wag 'n Stay Package: $179 plus 14 percent occupancy tax, includes:

Pet bedding with pillow

Special pet toy

Doggie/kitty treats

CD of pet music

List of dog-friendly places

Poop bags

Water bowls

Loews Hotel -- Loews Loves Pets Package

Up to $25 at participating Loews Hotels includes:

Personal welcoming note with a listing of pet services available at the hotel, including dog-walking routes, veterinarian information, pet shop and grooming locations, pet attractions, pet-sitters, pet-friendly restaurants, and other resources

Specialized bedding for dogs and cats

Complimentary bag of pet treats and a pet toy

Special pet place mats with food and water bowls, and a special "Do Not Disturb" sign

Room service menu for pets

Pampered Pets

Canyon Ranch -- Tucson, Ariz.

30-minute Dog Massage: $65

Canine Ambassador

Catie Copley, a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever, is the "canine ambassador" at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, where she greets guests and schedules appointments for walks or runs with guests.

Suggested tip: dog biscuit