If you love animals and hate leaving your furry pals behind when you’re travelling then – good news! – Italy is definitely the ideal destination. A recent study by Taxi2airport.com revealed that Italy is the European country with the most pet-friendly hotels, boasting an impressive 18,176 establishments that will welcome animals – of which 157 of have a five-star rating. Italy’s pet-friendly hotel count put it way above the competition, beating Russia into second place with its 10,831 hotels, with Poland taking the third-place slot with an animal-friendly accommodation count of 8,521. So, as if you needed another excuse to head to Italy, pet-owners now have another reason to pitch up in il bel paese… you’ll be spoilt for choice when seeking somewhere to stay with your four-legged friend!