When you book a holiday you may also need to consider what you are going to do with your pets. It may be that you have relatives that can look after them, but if not you may need to find alternative accommodation.

If you have a dog or cat then you could opt to put them in a pet “hotel” for the duration of your stay. Dog kennels and catteries do not have to be as basic as they used to be, some places offer the pet a holiday too, treating them to long walks, pampering and luxury bedding.

The prices for putting your pet in a kennel, cattery or hotel varies depending on the facilities they offer, but with all of them your pet must have all their vaccinations up to date. This is where many people have problems, as they forget to get the pet done and find that when it comes to their vacation, the pet has nowhere to go.

Make sure that you plan your pets holiday well in advance to avoid disappointment.