It would not be a real holiday without our beloved 4-legged friends, an integral part of our families. Fortunately there are an increasing number of facilities offering not only hospitality, but also luxury services tailored to dogs and cats.
Surrounded by 300 hectares of vineyards, overlooking the Chianti hills, Castello del Nero (San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence) offers to our faithful friends a regal welcome, with proposals tailor made and high-starred cuisine. Upon arrival in the room, a soft pet bed, fresh water and amenities are ready, to transmit to the animals too a warm welcome in the 5-star luxury boutique hotel, member of The Leading Hotels of the World. In the kitchen, the menu includes meals of fish or meat meant only for them and, on request, there are special diets. Even our pets can alternate their relaxation moments at the hotel to the joyous walks in the Chianti, immersed in nature and why not, meeting new friends; before the evening, the Castle staff will also deal with the tidying up with a sweet surprise goodnight.
The Villaverde Hotel & Resort – Spa Wellness & Golf, in Fagagna (nominated among the “most beautiful villages in Italy”), is characterized by its mark “pet friendly”. The four-legged friends are welcome in all areas of the resort, as well as the golf course. For a serene dog stay, here are the tips of the Resort: after a hot day, a shower with fresh water prevents dermatitis and irritation; stopping every two hours avoiding an excessive stress; always travel with fresh water and bowl in tow; wet it often during the hottest hours to avoid heat stroke. In this new Art Hotel brand – four floors of eco-sustainable contemporary architecture – which offers a new concept of hospitality in sports, health, art and design, the dogs and their human parents can really find the perfect oasis.
Member of The Leading Hotels of the World and latest in Lungarno Collection home (owned by the Ferragamo family), the Portrait Firenze overlooks the Arno river and Ponte Vecchio. Already on arrival the pets are pampered with a game signed by Dogue, Australian company leader in animal products. Room awaits them with an elegant set consisting in kennel and bowls, while the concierge staff can provide useful tips on the Florentine places where dogs are welcome guests.
If your goal are the baths, the Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa (San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena) is one of the few spa facilities equipped for the animals, who can enjoy the benefits of sulphate waters that flow from ancient sources and rich of minerals. At their disposal there is also a complete set of blanket, towel, bowl and handbag.
If the holiday destination is the sea, in the Belmond Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare in Portofino (Genoa) there are special taxi to carry around our 4 feet, tips on the best places for walking and on the most glamorous beach all for them, a dog menu in the room and a dedicated massage in the open air gazebo nestled in the hotel gardens.
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