Most pet traffic is limited to dogs, for obvious reasons. They want to be where their owner is, while cats typically prefer to stay put. While most pet trippers prefer to travel by car, many airlines allow dogs, cats, and sometimes birds and other creatures into the baggage hold. Animals small enough to stand comfortably under the cabin seat can usually fly in a ventilated carrier as carry-on baggage. No matter how a pet travels, veterans recommend affixing an ID tag to the collar with the vacation address.
Dog lovers can opt for any number of itineraries.
Dolly Parton's Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is one of the few theme parks to allow well-behaved dogs inside. They can ride the steam train, but, please, no roller coasters. Disney World and other parks will board animals in kennels on site during park hours. At Yellowstone, pets must be leashed and within 25 feet of a road. Hotels may also have rules to keep pets and their owners on a tight leash.