GETAWAYS
Great vacation destinations for you and your four-legged family

You're itching to take a vacation.  But as any dog-lover knows, a summer trip just isn't as much fun if you can't take your favorite travel buddy with you.  That's why Doggie Aficionado has compiled a selection of some of the greatest dog-friendly destinations on earth. Whether you're on the hunt for adventure, ready for some pampering or just craving a little R&R, these trips will leave you refreshed--and your pooch howling for more.

If you want adventure...
Whether you want to trek through the Alps or explore France's rolling vineyards, you and your pooch can enjoy incredible sights, gourmet cuisine and the chance to meet other adventure-minded friends.  Breakaway Adventures specializes in walking and cycling tours of France, and dogs are welcome on three of them. Dog-friendly tours begin in May and run through September and include the High Alps Walk ($1,845-$1,943), the Queryras Alps Walk ($1,942-$2,042) and the Jura Vineyards Walk ($1,785-$1,862).  Trips last seven to eleven days and airfare is not included.

Taking your dog to France is actually simpler than you might think—all you need to provide is documentation of a recent vet checkup and an up-to-date rabies vaccination.  Your pet must also have a specific type of microchip identification.  Breakaway Adventures will give you all the specifics and will make sure your accommodations allow dogs, and they will also provide detailed dog-friendly itineraries.

Looking for some adventure state-side?  Want to hike, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile—and bring your dog along? Head to The Paw House Inn, a dog's version of utopia.  Situated near Killington and Pico Mountains, this inn offers a slew of activity options year-round, and it never forgets your furry companion.  From its outdoor "Dog-in-Theater" for pet owners and their pooches, to its comprehensive list of everything dog-friendly in the region, The Paw House Inn definitely caters to its canine guests.  There is even a 120-acre dog park on site, filled with lush meadows, wildflower fields, brooks and cornfields.

"Ninety-five percent of our guests have dogs," says Mitch Frankenberg, the inn's owner.  "In fact, we used to charge people who didn't have dogs $10 more, kind of as a joke, because dog owners are usually the ones who get charged extra."

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