I noticed these replies relate to air travel but.....I still enjoy traveling and have many places still left on my 'bucket list'. However, I am getting apprehensive about traveling by car by myself (and my pup Gucci). I am mostly afraid of becoming ill. (have a heart condition, under care but will never get better (A Fib). My memory is becoming weak but I manage to get to where I'm going with a little patience and help from GPS. But..that is my problem - as long as I have my pup with me I am concerned about what would happen to him if we were separated while several miles from home (may couple of thousand). I find I cannot always make a good decision at the moment it is demanded....he might end up in a kennel or shelter (he is 19 years old but still healthy). I cannot find anyone among my friends who want to travel that far from home. Guess I'm just venting...I doubt there is anything I can do about the problem except give up and stay close to home. If you read this far, thank you for your patience.