Travel With Your Furry Family: 5 Pet-Friendly RCI Resorts

By Abigail Kozak

Maybe you recently found your forever best furry friend and are worried about leaving them at home. Or maybe you’ve had your life-long buddy for a while and are always looking for new places to explore together. Well, there’s no need to worry about leaving anyone behind on your next vacation when you stay at one of these five RCI resorts. 

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New Orleans, Louisiana

The Quarter House

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, The Quarter House is the historic resort you’ve been dreaming about. From weekly Mardi Gras parties with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live music to walking tours every Sunday, there are plenty of unique events to engross you in the Louisiana culture. Plus, each suite has a fully furnished kitchen, linens, walk-in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, and incredible views of the bustling New Orleans streets.

Discover true southern hospitality and bring your dog along for the trip! As long as your pup is less than 20 pounds, they’re a welcomed guest. Please note there is a one-time, $100 fee upon arrival for your pet.

Many local restaurants and parks are dog friendly, making it extremely easy to plan your vacation with your pet in mind. With outdoor eateries and art exhibits to incredible parks for the whole family to enjoy, New Orleans will have everything you need for your four-legged family member. Krewe of Barkus and NOLA on Tap are annual events dedicated to dogs. You won’t want to miss those!

Palm Springs, California

The Villas of Palm Springs

Welcome to the charming and casual resort located right in Palm Springs. You can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, museums, and shopping all within a few miles of your resort. And while you’re here, Disneyland, San Diego, and Hollywood are all spectacles close by.

Let you pet tag along for a resort fee of $150. You’ll find that Palm Springs has so many outdoor spaces to roam with your pets. Hike nature trails at South Lykken Trail or Coachella Valley Preserve and spot towering palm trees and beautiful lakes. You can even stroll the streets of Hollywood and find outdoor dining that accommodates the entire family!

Brigantine Beach, New Jersey

Legacy Vacation Club Brigantine Beach

Do you have a beach pup that just wants to run around on the sand and play in the crashing waves? Well, at Legacy Vacation Club Brigantine Beach, your furry friend can do that! Leashed dogs are allowed on the north end of the beach year-round and are only permitted in the Natural Area from September through May. When booking your next vacation to Brigantine Beach, simply choose one of the spacious, dog-friendly suites, and your fur baby will have the best time with you! 

This seaside town is a haven off the shore. From teeing off on a championship golf course and casting a line into the surf to strolling along the beachline and enjoying the sunshine, Brigantine Beach is a hidden oasis. And you’re never far from city life here. Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and NYC are all within two hours of your resort.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Legacy Vacation Resort Steamboat Springs

Legacy Vacation Resort Steamboat Springs is nestled in the Rocky Mountains and has some of the best outdoor adventures you could ask for. You can even hike through Routt National Forest with your pet! Visit hiking trails, wilderness areas, and forests with your dog. Just remember to keep them on a leash.

While you’re off ice skating, skiing, and tubing in the winter and golfing, fishing, and horseback riding in the summer, your furry friend is enjoying a nice vacation at your resort suite. With multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, Wi-Fi, and private balconies, there’s plenty of space for your pup to roam.

Phoenix, Arizona

Westgate Painted Mountain

With gorgeous mountain peaks as the backdrop, Westgate Painted Mountain Resort is one you’ll never forget. With a large playground area and many spots to run around, your dog will love the great outdoors. Up to two dogs are allowed per unit, and the combined weight of both pups can’t exceed 60 pounds. A one-time, $150 cleaning fee applies for dogs at check in.

Step outside your resort for incredible culture and art exhibits, tour the Hohokam ruins, or take a hot air balloon ride over the vast landscape. You can even golf at several golf courses and explore many of the area’s unique dining options. Be sure to check out the spots that offer pet-friendly accommodations.

Wigwam Arizona

At Wigwam Arizona, enjoy captivating desert landscape, while indulging in your own resort oasis. With three on-site restaurants, luxury spa experiences, 54 holes of championship golf, and multiple pools, your vacation is truly about to begin.

When you arrive, your pet will also reap the benefits of this incredible resort. At just $60 per night, your luxurious suite is pet friendly and ready to be enjoyed. You can even take your four-legged family member to Red Allen’s Bar & Grill! If you’re looking to stretch your legs, the resort’s many paved walkways and grassy areas are perfect for dog walks and give you the chance to recharge for the vacation fun ahead.

Now it’s easier than ever to find pet-friendly resorts and not have to worry about leaving your fur baby behind. Start planning your vacation today!

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* Savings are based on the bookable rate through RCI and are calculated by comparing the current market rate (as determined by RCI in its discretion) versus the pricing available for certain RCI North American members for comparable rooms. Access to the full advertised discount may require an upgraded membership tier or the use of RCI points and/or trading power.

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Rental offer and rental inventory are made available by a Florida licensed entity Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in MD and TX), whose address is 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, License Number: CQ1059961. Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Exchange: CST: 2046555-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-26552. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602357907. Rental: CST: 2081369-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-36515. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941. Hawaii Seller of Travel Reg. No: TAR-6309.

Hawaii TAT Broker ID #TA-023-193-6000-01. © 2022 RCI, LLC. RCI® and related marks are registered trademarks and/or service marks in the United States and internationally. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Exchange: CST: 2046555-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-26552. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602357907. Rental: CST: 2081369-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-36515. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941. Hawaii Seller of Travel Reg. No: TAR-6309.

Rental offer and rental inventory are made available by a Florida licensed entity Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in MD and TX), whose address is 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, License Number: CQ1059961.

RCI does not endorse any shore excursion guide, vendor, or service provider described. It is the individual’s responsibility to investigate the safety and suitability of any activity and the credentials and fitness of any guide, vendor, or service provider. RCI expressly disclaims any liability for engaging in any activity and for using any guide, vendor, or service provider mentioned.

* Savings are based on the bookable rate through RCI and are calculated by comparing the current market rate (as determined by RCI in its discretion) versus the pricing available for certain RCI North American members for comparable rooms. Access to the full advertised discount may require an upgraded membership tier or the use of RCI points and/or trading power.

1 RCI Travel offers members a Best Price Guarantee subject to change without notice at the sole discretion of RCI Travel. If you find a lower rate for a hotel booking, car rental, or destination activity on another U.S.-based travel site within 24 hours, contact RCI Travel. Some restrictions apply. For terms and conditions for the RCI Travel Best Price Guarantee, go to RCI.com.

RCI Travel hotel stays are available to RCI® subscribing members only. For RCI Travel terms and conditions, visit RCI-Travel.com.

Rental offer and rental inventory are made available by a Florida licensed entity Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in MD and TX), whose address is 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, License Number: CQ1059961. Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Exchange: CST: 2046555-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-26552. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602357907. Rental: CST: 2081369-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-36515. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941. Hawaii Seller of Travel Reg. No: TAR-6309.

Hawaii TAT Broker ID #TA-023-193-6000-01. © 2022 RCI, LLC. RCI® and related marks are registered trademarks and/or service marks in the United States and internationally. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Exchange: CST: 2046555-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-26552. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602357907. Rental: CST: 2081369-50. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-36515. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941. Hawaii Seller of Travel Reg. No: TAR-6309.

Rental offer and rental inventory are made available by a Florida licensed entity Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in MD and TX), whose address is 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, License Number: CQ1059961.