There’s no doubt that the Sunshine State is a great place for a family vacation. When you take your pets with you, however, you risk spending your precious time off on the road driving back and forth to a boarding facility. That’s why you should look into pet friendly hotels in Florida. As a homeowner in Florida , you would love to have your pets along with you. But, are they allowed in the resorts and motels? Well, if your pet is a dog or a cat, you certainly can stay in Florida resorts and motels that welcome pets with open arms.

Are you and your pets planning a vacation to the beautiful Sunshine State? While many travelers enjoy exploring wherever they’re going, others are more interested in leaving their furry friends at home. Thanks to the internet and pay-per-click advertising, people getting ready to travel have an easier time than ever looking for the best deals on hotels. But vacationers (and those who want to get paid by them) are forgetting one very valuable segment: those with pets. There are more pet owners than ever, and we love taking our furry companions with us wherever we go. Here’s a look at how you can make that happen for your business, with a focus on hotels in Florida.

Florida Vacation With Pets

As Americans continue to adopt cats and dogs into their families, many of us are becoming more interested in road-tripping with our furry friends. While some states provide better conditions for pets than others, there are hundreds of pet friendly attractions across the country. The following are a few vacation options allowing you to bring Fido along for the ride.

9 Family & Pet Friendly Vacation Ideas in Florida

Planning a family break in Florida – with your furry buddy?

We’ve checked out hundreds of dog-friendly hotels, campsites and RV Parks, right across the state, catering for every taste and budget! We’ve also got Beaches, Off-Leash Dog Parks and Public Transit Pet Policies.

Prefer to do your own search from scratch? Just click the interactive map of Florida at the end of this post.

Did you know:

Four Disney Resort Hotels now welcome dogs – see below for details!

To find Pet Friendly Accommodation for your preferred destination in Florida just click on any of the interactive maps below.

1. Orlando – Lake Buena Vista – Kissimmee – Bay Lake – Celebration

Main attractions in this area:

•  – SeaWorld Orlando
•  – Universal Orlando
•  – Kennedy Space Center
•  – LegoLand
•  – Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks:
•     – Disney’s Magic Kingdom
•     – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
•     – Epcot
•     – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
•     – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
•     – Disney’s Blizzard Beach
•     – Disney Springs

Traveling by Public Transport with your Pet in Orlando / Miami-Dade?

Check out our in-depth guide to Public Transport Pet Policies for Florida AND the USA:

Up to date Public Transport Pet Policies across USA

2. Miami – Miami Beach – Fort Lauderdale – Pompano Beach

Main attractions in this area:

• – South Beach and the many landmarks along the Art Deco Historic District
• – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables
• – Venetian Pool, open to public, the largest freshwater pool in the United States
• – Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens
• – National Parks including:
•   – Everglades National Park 1.5M acres subtropical wilderness across Florida’s southern tip
•   – Biscayne National Park in Homestead / Florida City area
•   – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables

3. West Palm Beach – Port St. Lucie – Boca Raton

Main attractions in this area:

• Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, a Gilded Age estate, now a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum
• Panther Ridge Conservation Center
• The Sea Cows at Manatee Lagoon
• Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
• Worth Avenue shopping
• CityPlace upscale lifestyle center in downtown West Palm Beach

4. Daytona Beach – New Smyrna Beach – Ormond Beach

Main attractions around Daytona:

• The 23-mile long Daytona Beach
• Daytona International Speedway, home to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race
• The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Florida’s tallest lighthouse

5. Cocoa Beach – Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Main attractions near Cocoa Beach:

NASA Kennedy Space Center, Titusville including United States Astronaut Hall Of Fame.

6. Tampa – Clearwater – St Petersburg – Sarasota – Lakeland

7. Fort Myers – Bonita Springs – Naples – Sanibel Island

8. Panama City Beach – Pensacola – Tallahassee – Destin

9. Jacksonville – St. Augustine – Sawgrass – Ponte Vedra Beach

Main attractions around Jacksonville / St. Augustine include:

• Castillo De San Marcos fortress
• Fort Matanzas National Monument
• St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
• Cumberland Island National Seashore (by ferry from St. Marys)
• Sawgrass: TPC Sawgrass | PGA TOUR Golf Course in Ponte Vedra Beach

Public Transport Pet Policies across the USA  (including Orlando and Miami-Dade County in Florida).

We have confirmed the up to date Public Transport Pet Policies for 20+ cities and vacation destinations across the USA including Orlando and Miami-Dade County in Florida.

Best Friends Pet Care @ Disney World Resort

Disney World’s pet welcome also includes a 27,000 square foot Pet Hotel!
Heading to Disney World and worried about bringing your pet along too? Check out Best Friends Pet Care @ Disney World Resort, a 27,000 square foot pet hotel located just outside the park. They offer amenities like daycare, overnight boarding and grooming. While you and your family enjoy the park your pet will be in good hands enjoying playgroups, special treats and a movie.
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/about-us/

Dog Friendly Disney Resort Hotels

The four dog-friendly Walt Disney World® Resort hotels are:

• –  Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• –  Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• –  Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• –  The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort