12 Stays of Christmas

Walking in a winter wonderland takes on a whole new meaning when you and your dog spend the holiday season at one of these Fido-friendly hotels.

- Paris Permenter and John Bigley

If “Ho, ho, ho” sounds like a call to “holiday, holiday, holiday,” then you and your dog are in luck. Whether you are planning for some dashing through the snow—or a warm-weather respite from the cold--, you’ll find plenty of Fido-friendly resorts to make your holiday getaway a gift that will never be forgotten.

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE

The iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, tucked in the Canadian Rockies, celebrates Christmas at the Castle and welcomes you and Fido to join in the fun. The hotel’s Canine Ambassador, Bear, greets visitors and makes sure your dog is welcomed with a bed, bowl and treats. With the Christmas at the Castle package, you can also enjoy an in-room Christmas tree and, throughout the season, the resort is decked out in holiday style, a perfect backdrop for merry photos of your dog-friendly getaway. Winter fun includes snowy dog walks on the grounds of the “Castle in the Rockies” that has greeted guests for over 125 years. Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave., Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1J4; [phone]; .fairmont.com.

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