Tips for taking your pets to Madison

Travelling with your pet can be both fun and a challenge. If you plant to stay at a hotel in Madison you will need to start the process of finding the ones that will accept pets as soon as possible. Depending upon the time of year, Madison hotels book up very quickly and the few that accept pets may not be available.

If you are bringing your pet to Madison from another country you will have to check with your local vet to see what the requirements are for bringing your pet to Madison. If he or she does not know the answer, try contacting a vet with an office in Madison.

Be sure to bring your pet's shot and health records. It's also a good idea to bring a signed certificate of health from your vet. Make sure that you have an ample supply of your pet's medications and keep in mind that his or her favorite food might not be available in Madison. =<<Ten Tips for Visiting Madison With Children

1. See if your hotel has a "kids club" with planned activities.
2. Ask the hotel clerk to recommend a nearby playground that's safe for tourists to visit.
3. Plan to go to a movie. You can usually save money if you go in the afternoon.
4. Keeps games, toys and books in your hotel room to occupy your children in-between outings.
5. Bring their favorite pillow and blanket if possible. This makes for a more familiar environment if they are not used to travelling.
6. Ask the front desk clerk how to block any inappropriate television or movies channels that might be available in your room.
7. Ask about licensed and bonded baby sitters so you can enjoy a night out without the kids.
8. Visit an age-appropriate museum on a rainy day.
9. Have a picnic at a local park.
10. Make sure you bring their medications, prescriptions and health records on the trip with you.