We were packed, ready to go and excited. At least my mom was. I don’t like flying, so the thought of airports and planes give me the shakes. But, this isn’t about airports; it’s about destinations. And mom was taking me back to my hometown of New York City for the first time in two and a half years. Seeing my BFF, Holly (who you might know as @HollyHappyHavanese on Instagram), walking the streets of my ‘hood, playing in my favorite park and staying in my new favorite hotel…this is my New York.  In my own words. And, it’s an… [Continue Reading]

  Do you have a passion for travel and you’d like to take your pup, but you’re not sure where to go? If you’re looking to find the #1 dog friendly travel attraction in each of the lower 48 states, Go Pet Friendly is launching a 10-month, 15,000 mile RV tour of the U.S. to celebrate the bond we have with our pets and to draw attention to animals searching for their forever homes. Called The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip, GoPetFriendly.com founder, Amy Burkert, her husband, Rod, and their two pups, Ty and Buster will hit the road on February 11,… [Continue Reading]

    Planning a ski vacation that pampers you, too? Maybe you want to include your precious fur baby. It’s all good, because I’ve found some of the most stylish dog-friendly resorts around and wait until you hear what they’ll do for your pet. From the royal treatment to more affordable, stylish options, these destinations are a great way for skiers and other lovers of the outdoors to experience a getaway adventure with your dog. East vs. West Full disclosure, I’m not a skier, but my husband and daughter are and here’s what I’m told. Skiing in the west is… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links What my Albie might look like, riding shotgun with goggles. Photo courtesy: Depositphotos.com   Visiting new places, tasting new foods, staying in charming hotels. Sounds like fun, right? Spring and summer travel plans are in the works and, no matter where you’re going, you want to look good! I know it’s always better when I can travel with my dogs (four is tough these days, but we can usually take one or two along). If you book the flights or Google Maps the driving and find a great hotel (BringFido.com),  I’ll… [Continue Reading]

  Holiday travel, anyone? If it’s with this guy, I’m in! I know, it’s crazy the holidays are coming around so quickly. But, planning is already underway for trips to the family, destination vacations and all manner of festive season flights of fancy. If you’re going to be traveling with your pup (and they hope you are), you’ll need a way to transport them that’s safe, easy and stress-free. Sound good? No, Caswell the gorgeous model isn’t going to be rubbing your feet on the plane, but there’s a more practical way to travel stress free. What’s most important to you… [Continue Reading]

  Fresh from two New York Fashion Week photo shoots, this season’s It Bag and my fave is from Bark n Bag, and it also happens to be a great traveling companion. The Carrier One style dog carrier from the brand marries form and function beautifully. It’s both durable and elegant, and I loved it even more when I discovered it was cruelty-free! Back in 2005, the Carrier One launched the Bark n Bag brand. It impressed so much, the bag won the Pet Age Pinnacle Award, which recognizes the most stand-out products of the year. In 2005, Bark n Bag was… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   There’s nothing sexier than a man loving on his kids or his dog, right? And, when that man is stylish, well, if I weren’t married… LOL. So, when these very chic travel bags for dogs caught my eye at Global Pet Expo, I thought they’d be perfect for that man. The Man Bag has been around for a very long time. Now, there’s a Man Bag for Pets and it’s made by Bark n Bag. From sharp plaids to travel-themed prints, from weekender to messenger, Bark n Bag has created a collection of lifestyle… [Continue Reading]

  Hi, SwagTeam! I took a bit of a break around the holidays and am now back. Happy, happy new year! Wishing all of you a healthy, wonderful 2015! 2015 for Stanley, me, Sophie, Jasper and Isabel will be a pivotal one. Over the holidays, we decided to change our lives for the better and make a big move. While we’ve had a home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a few years, our primary residence has been in New York City. This year (really soon), we’ll be making our primary residence Florida! We’re saying good-bye to the bitter cold, crowds… [Continue Reading]