Travelin' Jack paw-dorses "GIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL"

HOT OFF THE BARK-VINE!

                            Wonderin' what to get that family pooch this holiday season? 

Well.....I--Travelin' Jack have ALL the scoop....

...paws down....

THE BEST DEALS AROUND!  

WHAT? you ask! Well...let me, the snoopiest snoop dog around, share some of the hottest giftst to give this season....and for UNDER $100 too!

Here's a doggie hint.......Great Lodging, Art, History, Recreation, and Adventure await you....And so many things on the list are PET FRIENDLY  too! Now ain't that just the dog-dandiest thing ever!   So follow me here......and check out MY list of pet friendly ideas for Gift Certificates underneath the Christmas Tree!

Santa Fe-Buffalo Thunder Resort, Golf, & Spa    (Choose from 4 great deals at Buffalo Thunder Resort)
$99 for one night stay including breakfast for two, room upgrade (if available)




or perhaps   $99 for Dinner for two at the Red Sage, with a bottle of wine (choice of prix-fixe meals with paired pre selected wine)       

or maybe $99 for Golf for two and Lunch at the Towa Golf Club

or EVEN  $85 for 50 minute facial or massage at the Wo' P'in Spa



and then there of course might just be a good day at the casino "in the cards" as well!

                                      NOW them there are some doggone grand deals I'm a thinkin'!

....BUT hey let's not PAWse here.....there's much more awaitin' just a click away!  LIKE...


Chama - The Elkhorn Lodge $99 for two nights lodging

How about a nice snow get-away at the pet friendly Elkhorn Lodge...

...or maybe even take in a pup-hike at Sargents' Wildlife Refuge while the people go snow-shoeing or hit the X-Country ski trails with a snuggly warm room at the end of the day!
 

 OR.......

you can give a gift certificate around the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway....LIKE

maybe a trip to the charming town of Red River--the perfect gift certificate.......for pets and people too! 

Red River - Golden Eagle Lodge or Elk Ridge Lodge is offering

 

3 great $99 packages

$99 for one night lodging and dinner for one, and a half day trail/rental pass from the Enchanted Forest,


$99 for one night lodging and dinner for two, or $99 for one night lodging for two and two half day trail/rental passes from the Enchanted Forest XC Area.

....one dog-dandy recreation area let me tell ya...from pup-personal experience!

Now if it's DOWNHILL skiing yer a-lookin' for .....here's a deal from none-other-than
 Santa Fe - Ski Santa Fe  $98 for two Peak Plus Cards Ski Santa Fe an adventure for the entire family, but those seeking a challenge will find their place on our mountain.


Now dog-personally, I'm not a down-hill skier...I'd  just druther hike the area...but I know there are probably the 2-footed people on your list that would  doggone love this offer!

......and then there are the 'cultural' types on everyone's list.  Don't Dog-spair!  GIVE THE GIFT has got this covered too! LIKE......
SANTA FE......
here one can browse to your heart's content...and then....with that special Gift Certificate..... head to the galleries to get some paw-some deals like....

Art Exchange Gallery & Arrowhead Studios Buy any work of art or jewelry for $100 or more and receive a second item of equal value for free.
or..
 Georgia O'Keeffe Museum--Give, or get, the gift of O'Keeffe and save over 30%! You and your household can enjoy a Supporter Level Membership for only $100

BUT then there is TAOS too!  Another great pet-friendly destination...with some very dog-tastic deals too!  Like.....


Bryan's Gallery  $99 gift certificate, Shop a wonderful selection of Taos estate jewelry.

Or....(thinkin' maybe I should get this for Jill.....with me on it of dog-course!)

Auntie Anna's Medicine Bags by Auntie Anna 10% discount on a Medicine bag
When you travel to Taos, Pick up a Medicine Bag for your pet at Puss N Pooch on the John Dunn Plaza. Medicine bags for your favorite animal and even humans too!! Handmade with Cedar, Sage, Lavender, Precious Stones and Good Loving Energy.

or...now here's a REAL dog-lemma....maybe she would like a pet portrait of her favorite pooch...that would be ME of dog-course!  

   The Red Queen's Farm & Studio"Precious Pet Retablos" by The Red Queen  $100 per pet Precious Pet Portrait (50% discount).  Sally will paint the pet portrait on a wood panel (12"x12"). Pick it up when you're in Taos for your Give the Gift of Travel special.

or another great adventure destination.....one of my favorite hiking places---Abiquiu

The Ghost Ranch where they are offering a people deal of  $89 for one night lodging for two guests at Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center, Room Level: Mesa Private. Breakfast for 2.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the towering rock walls and vivid colors of Ghost Ranch, where Georgia O'Keeffe lived and painted for over fifty years.

...and another one of my favorite destinations......Angel Fire.....
                                           
  & Angel Fire Resort

where the good folks there are offering a ski dream deal          

Deluxe First Turns Snowboard or Ski Package: $99 for 10 am & 2 pm group lessons, rental and lower mountain lift ticket

and  in dog-clusion....these are just a few TEASERS!  There are many more great New Mexico gifts just a-waitin' for you to fulfill your holiday list in true style!  Yup...Pup...it's just a click away at http://www.giftnm.com/. This is THE place to go for that paw-fect gift...and whether you are shoppin' for people or pets...there's a dog-zillion choices out there!

Yep..that's MY dog-personal shopping TIP this holiday season!  GIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL (and more) for UNDER $100!  You're dog-guaranteed to be a hero this holiday season!

Now get those paws a-clickin' on the keyboard!!!!

Doggie Hugs & Slurpy Kisses!



Travelin' Jack's Rules for Making the Most of Dog-mas!

 Okey dokie doggie...it's time to get ready for Dog-mas!  VERY important in my dog-calendar.  So to ensure YOU get the most out of this season...take it from Travelin' Jack..here's some rules for pup-etiquette during the holidays!
                                                 

                                                  Always POSE for all those holiday photo ops!

DON'T mess with holiday decorations....you might get in dog-trouble! 

 Make new friends....take some holiday goodies to your local shelter for the kids at the in-between home. They want to have happy howl-i-days too!  And you might just get to have a little meet-n-greet party too!

                                             Keep your paws off the goodies on the table!

                                          Make sure to share your new toys.!

                                   ALWAYS dress in your dog-finery for the festivities.

 Make sure you go shopping at your favorite pet store to ensure LOTS of toys under the Christmas tree for that good little 4-footed kid in your home!

                                             Dress warm for those fun winter holiday getaways!

Don't forget to take in ALL the great festivities in YOUR town...and take the pet with you for a doggone sure bet for a fun holiday

Happy Dogmas from your favorite travelin' pooch!

Doggie Hugs & Slurpy Kisses

This Thanksgiving I'm Thankful for.......

                                                    Good Food  (Buffalo Thunder Resort)

My Family (The Jack & Jill Team)

I'm thankful for my adopted kitty brother OSCAR

                                                       and my Doggie Sister, Roxie

                                           My Two Footed Friends  (Los Alamos Fire Dept.)

                                                    
                                                          My 4-Footed Friends  (Pepper & Cayenne---R.I.P.)

 My Conference Business Partners (Toni-PetSmart, Dayna & Tango the Fire Safety Dog)

                                            & My TV partners (Nikki & Kristin "New Mexico Style")

 

                                           I'm thankful for my Travel Adventures & Dog-personal Driver

 & My MANY Travel Adventures (Ghost Ranch)

                                    
         and OH-Did I say.....GOOD Food?  (Green Chili CheeseBurger Elkhorn Cafe Chama)

I'm doggone Thankful for Just Everything & Everyone! 

And here's hopin' you have a doggone HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Doggie Hugs & Slurpy Kisses!

PS  Read my blog below for some sage bulldog Thanksgiving advice from your favorite bulldog reporter!

Stuffin' is for Turkeys....not Doggies! Travelin' Jack's Thanksgiving Pet Tips

                                               
Travelin' Jack here......it's almost Turkey Day...and EVERY dog knows that is one special day!  I know...I hafta be patient.....But in my family it means first....OVER THE RIO and THRU THE BOSQUE...to northern New Mexico we go! So...guess I'll have to pack my bags and my travel crate......ya know it's always impuptant for dogs to have their very own get-away rest space....especially when folks are gathered from near and far, making lots of noise and people talk and such!  Sometimes a dog just has to get away from all the hubbub and find a little quiet time....ya know?
                                     
So I recommend to all my fellow dog-travelers, take your Doggie Crate with you when you hit the road...at gramma's house...or where-ever!  That way, you can slip away for a little dog-nap when the mood hits!
                                      

But first thing first.  We know this holiday is all about eatin'.  And since I'm travelin' this holiday, I'm gettin' out MY personal Dog-China....and it's a travelin' bowl set no less!  Check out these slick new Martha Stewart food containers.  My own tasty nibbles and kibbles packed in my nifty DOG FOOD Canister....my handy dandy unbreakable measuring cup (gotta keep an eye on the calories even at THANKSGIVING ya know!)  and my brand new 5 piece Double Feeder Bowl Set. All by Martha Stewart. That talented celeb has created a whole line of Pet Products and Accessories...to dog-die for!  All by Martha Stewart and available at my very FAV pet store  Petsmart!

Check out this dog bowl.  First it starts with a non-skid bowl....no shiftin' and slidin' during dinnertime ya know!?!  Then there are the stainless steel bowls that insert right inside the pretty white food bowl base.  And then...there's even an air-tight lid to keep my special food fresh and portable!  Just the handiest, dog-dandiest bowl set for DOGS ON THE GO! Like ME-Travelin' Jack!              

                             

OKAY....so the day is here....and I'm READY doggone it!  What are we waitin' for anyway!  Oh you want some Pet Tips for the big day, eh?  OK...here goes...straight from Travelin' Jack's lips!

1) NO TURKEY BONES!  Talk about dangerous for dogs!  And we DON'T want any Thanksgiving Day trips to the Veterinary emergency room now do we?  They can splinter, cause lots of problems and BIRD BONES are the worst!

2) NO RICH SIDE DISH LEFTOVERS. You know what I'm barkin' about.  Those yummy potatoes, gravy, stuffin...dog-cetera.  They just have LOTS of calories that us svelt pups don't need.  Much better to stick with our regular personal favorite dog food dinner for us pups.

3) CHOCOLATE. We all know that chocolate is not good for us canines...but sometimes guests (being very polite to their hostess) will bring a nice tasty box of chocolates for the big day.  And then they open it up...sample a chocolate before dinner...and then off they go on all their personal preparations.  Now stop right here and think about it from our pup-spective....There they are...all those heavenly chocolates sittin' pretty as can be....opened up on the coffee table!  And guess what else!  EASY for us pups to reach!  And before you know it.....yup....GONE!  Now you see what I mean don't ya?

4) FEED THE PETS FIRST!  I know, that sounds pup-spicious..but it's true.  Here's another Travelin' Jack gem.  IF you feed the dog first.....his own normal dog food (maybe with a special turkey canned food topping), let them enjoy their dinner,

then put them up before the BIG PEOPLE DINNER.  The pups are full and ready for a nap while you are dining!  Maybe a  post-dinner snooze in the ol' travel crate...maybe a nap in the guest bedroom...maybe even a little play time in the enclosed backyard!  Whatever works...it means there will be no dogs under the table a-beggin'.....and much as I dog-claim NEVER to do this dog-dasterdly act....it CAN happen from some less than perfect pups out there...just a-waitin for something to drop from the table!  And of course there are those KIDS too...who think the easiest way to get rid of the brussel sprouts is to hand it off to the dog.  Now THAT really IS not fair......to the dogs!   

AND THEN THE DINNER IS OVER....yer all stuffed with the stuffin...and other goodies...and what follows then? Tip Number.....

5) TAKE A WALK IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS! Nothin' better than workin' off all those calories than a good brisk hike...and talk about Happy Pups!  Well..this is just the cat's meouw.....or dog's bark...or somethin' like that.  But any way you look at it...everyone is happy on a walk!   

                                                    

                                                                     Come on Roxie...let's GO!  But then after the walk.......
.....it's time to put on the GAMES ON T-shirt....get comfy on the sofa...and turn on the TUBE for that Turkey Day Football game!  Even us DOGS have to have football on Thanksgivin' Day! 

                                                  

                                                 .......So get over it! And just get ready for the BIG GAME!
                          
...and just get ready for the BIG GAME!  Signin' off now.....the game's a-startin!

PS (pup-script).  If you follow my dog-vice with all these great turkey tips, you'll have one happy pup for the holiday celebrations.  AND also, PetSmart gifted me with all these great Martha Stewart products.  LUV 'em all!  And that's the doggone truth!

Doggie Hug, Slurpy Kisses....and HAPPY THANKSGIVING....all!