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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Flickr Jet-setting pets have lots of new places to stretch their legs before and after flights, thanks in part to a federal regulation designed to help passengers with disabilities and their service dogs. A mandate issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation last May requires airlines to provide relief areas for service animals like guide dogs. But many airlines and airports are seizing on the surge in pet travel and going beyond the minimum requirements, creating elaborate off-leash parks that are open to all travelers: - At the San Francisco International Airport, animals have a choice of two fenced relief areas outside baggage ...

A pup enjoys the comforts of the Kimpton Hotel. Flickr/JeanninePC99 If there's one thing that can sour a vacation, it's thinking about your furry friend caged up in boarding while you're laid out on the beach. In the past, it was hard to find a pet-friendly hotel, but these days it's hard not to find accommodations that welcome pets. According to an American Hotel & Lodging Association survey of 8,000 hotels in the U.S., 60 percent welcome pets. Here's a roundup of ten of the most easily found pet-friendly hotels in America. Best Western: With more than 1,000 hotels nationwide that accept pets as overnight guests, you'll have no problem housing Fido at your next destination. Each has its ...