By Priyanka Roshan | August 7, 2025
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From dog cafés in France to leash-free beaches in Spain, pet travel is booming. Skyscanner’s 2025 Pawprint Guide shows 11% of Indians now holiday abroad with their pets.
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With 31% of global stays now pet-friendly, travel is easier for pet parents. From New York parks to Italy’s countryside, these 10 cities welcome furry companions with open arms.
Pet-friendly hotels, subway rides, and dog parks like Central Park make NYC an exciting and surprisingly easy city for pets.
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Dogs stroll leashed along the promenade, enjoy beach zones, and get pampered at sea-facing cafés offering water and treats.
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Home to leash-free Playa Canina beach and sprawling Turia Gardens—ideal for playful pups and sunset walks with locals.
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Explore dog-welcome beaches, cobbled streets, and coastal trails. Ferries to nearby islands allow leashed dogs on board, hassle-free.
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Dogs ride free on buses, play on pebble beaches, and are always welcome at quirky cafés and independent shops.
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Green parks, river strolls, paddleboarding pups, and cafés that open their doors to dogs define this charming, walkable capital.
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This Tuscan gem offers dog-friendly beaches, countryside hikes, and relaxed villages perfect for slow, sniff-filled adventures off the tourist trail.
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Medieval lanes meet green spaces. Off-leash zones, scenic hills, and dog-friendly B&Bs make this Austrian town a pet paradise.
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Dogs are welcome on public transit, at dog beaches, and even at breweries offering water bowls beside their craft beers.
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Efficient, clean, and friendly. Leashed dogs ride transit, enjoy riverside strolls, and receive warm welcomes at hotels and cafés alike.
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