Day 3 – Our last day investigating pet friendly accommodation in the Bay of Islands.

After a wonderful dinner at the Duke of Marlborough restaurant on Russell’s foreshore and playing on the beach with Brookie, we headed back to the slightly quirky, dog friendly, Russell -Orongo Bay Holiday Park. Snuggling into bed in the original cottage on the property, we drifted off to sleep listening to the distinctive squawk of […]
Day 2 – Searching for the ‘best of the best’ experiences for our canine friends

We left the Edgewater Palms Apartments and the beach this morning after a fantastic stay. No one questioned Brookie’s arrival, checked out her sleeping arrangement or her passport. They just trusted she would have manners and I have to say she was perfectly behaved, but I would’ve expected nothing less. Our first night was such a […]
Day 1 – My roadie with Brookie investigating canine discrimination

I am on a roadie with my Westie, Brookie, investigating how well our canine friends are welcomed by the hotel industry or to phrase it slightly more negatively, dog discrimination. Sadly, when we want to shout our canine best mate a great vacation it is often hard to find accommodation to woo them and really […]