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Greetings from Daytona Beach!

It's time for some R&R and so here we are - including my dog Katie - at the Shores hotel in Daytona Beach. When I booked it, I truly couldn't believe I had managed to find a hotel of this standard which was pleased to welcome my dog!

But they do and it's wonderful

Today Katie saw the ocean for the first time and it really was like bringing your kid to Disney for the first time! She was so excited and ran into the water and started swimming before I was even aware of it.

Considering she had major surgery this year, I was really pleased to see how well she did. Now she is exhausted!!!

So - if you are looking for somewhere in Florida that is of the highest quality AND that will allow you to bring your dog, I can strongly recommend this place.

Daytona has a "no dogs on the beach" policy, but rightly they have provided a doggy beach to go along with this. Tomorrow we will be going back again for another hour or so and then we will hang out by the pool. The hotel has told us that Katie can go anywhere in the hotel except actually IN the pool. But she can hang out next to the pool. She can also sit in the restaurant while we eat.

They charge a $250 refundable deposit assuming she does no damage and then they charge $25 a night for her.

I'll post picture of Katie's seaside adventures when I get back on Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone!

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Posted by Simon Conway on 07/18/2008 10:01 PM

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10 Comments on Greetings from Daytona Beach!

Simon- That is really neat that you could find a place that welcomes your dog. Let me know the name of that hotel so I can make sure I never stay there:) My son is deathly allergic to dogs.

07/18/2008 10:17 PM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Glad to be of service Katerina - it is The Shores hotel - http://www.shoresresort.com/about-daytona-hotel.php

07/18/2008 10:21 PM

by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)

Simon, How wonderful to get time off for some R and R, especially after your recent back issue. I assume when you say "we", you are referring to you and your wife? Oh and of course Katie!! *L* Its nice you are getting to spend some quality time with your loved ones before you're so busy working everyday with the real estate market improving daily as it is now. I used to spend every summer at the ocean and we always took our dog. He LOVED it!!! Bet Katie is just beside herself with excitement the same way our dog always was. Enjoy your time off and REST!!! NJ

07/19/2008 01:13 AM

by NJ Bosley

Simon don't be working / blogging too hard while you are on vacation. Glad you found a good place to bring the dog. So few places are pet friendly anymore.

07/19/2008 06:59 AM

by Rob Arnold, Florida Realtor / Investor (Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.)

Simon - what a great way to get the pup on vacation with you. I love seeing dogs playing in the waves.

07/19/2008 07:27 AM

by Mike Saunders (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens)

NJ, Rob and Mike - pictures will be up next week!

07/19/2008 08:51 PM

by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)

Simon,

Next time leave the dog home and invite me, you won't even have to walk me

07/19/2008 09:14 PM

by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor (Century21BillSemmens)

Hugh - that may well be true, but the thought of you rolling on your back asking me to rub your belly is a little off!

07/19/2008 09:15 PM

by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)

Simon, *lol* at Hugh's blog. If I promised you didn't have to walk or even talk to me and no belly scratching. Could I tag along next time? I'd run on the beach with ya and splash in the waves and no "poop bag" required!!!!! *s* Ah well, enjoy your time off. NJ

07/19/2008 09:33 PM

by NJ Bosley

Simon, this looks like a tich of heaven to me. I've been on Daytona's beaches and they are lovely. I can't wait to see pics of Katie! How wonderful to find such nice accommodations that welcomes the whole family. I hope you are having a dreamy time. Enjoy each moment. Moments build our past.

Later in the rain~Deb

07/19/2008 09:36 PM

by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties

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