In recent years the desire to include family pets on annual or biennial vacations has prompted many hotels and resort developers to invite guests to bring along their animals. If you'd like to travel with your pup, consider purchasing a timeshare that will accommodate you and your furry friend. Luckily for you and your pooch, there are pet-friendly timeshares for sale all over the world. These resorts aim to make the time you spend with them as comfortable for you, and for Fido as possible.
What's the difference between a pet-friendly timeshare and a pet-friendly hotel? Timeshares allow individuals to share the economic responsibility of property ownership among several individuals. You'll own a portion of a property, and of the usage rights, and you'll only pay for that portion. Other owners will do the same, and the cost will be shared among all of you. And, as an added bonus, because there will be so many owners pitching in, the units are generally larger and the amenities and services will generally of a higher quality.
You'll want to consider your needs, desires and expectations as accommodations at pet-friendly timeshares can very from the luxurious to the functional. Some animal-accommodating resorts offer spa-like services for dogs and cats that range from grooming to massage, while others specialize in animal-centric activities like scheduled "dog-jogs." All timeshares that accommodate animals should offer pet-sitting services, for those nights when you'd like to dine sans dog. And a well-placed pet-friendly timeshare should be located close to lakes, beaches, parks, hiking or walking trails so that your pet can get the exercise he's used to.
Not all pet-friendly timeshares are created equal. Some will only accept cats and dogs. Others may permit birds, ferrets, rabbits and other small animals. The arrangement of these resorts is key. You probably don't want to subject your skittish cat, for example, to a large barking dog one room over. Likewise, you won't want a prowling feline lodging near your prized birds. Inquire with each resort as to how their accommodations are arranged. When you're ready to buy a vacation property, you can save thousands when you purchase your timeshare resale. |
