Where do you like to take your pets on vacation?
Animal Fair magazine, a self-described lifestyle publication for animal lovers, has named New York City the "pet-friendliest destination" for 2008.
Last year's winning city was Las Vegas.
The naming of New York City as a good place to travel with pets is not without controversy. The New York Times points out that pets are not allowed on the subway unless they are in "containers," taxis are not required to allow dogs, and dog runs aren't easily found.
The magazine says New York City was chosen by a survey of its readers and confirmed by group of "pet-related experts." The city was commended for restaurants and hotels that cater to canine visitors, bars and stores that have dog-friendly policies and dozens of parks that allow dogs.
Noticeably absent from all mentions are other types -- think feline -- of pets.
As I mentioned in my introduction, Bella travels with me to my family farm in Ohio, and she loves the wide open spaces. I'm not sure she'd be as excited for the sounds and hubbub of New York City -- especially if she couldn't get a ride from the airport.
What are your travel experiences with your pet? Were there destinations that really worked? And didn't? I've love to hear.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
