Furcations: Pet owners splash out on staycations, spas and cruises

The Royal Albatross dog cruise. PHOTO: MOMO STUDIOS & TALL SHIP ADVENTURES PTE LTD
Travel executive Annie Chng-Luchau says she wanted to create memorable occasions with her loved ones, including her pugs. PHOTO: PUGLIZZY
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SINGAPORE - Travel executive Annie Chng-Luchau used to go on 10 to 12 business trips a year. With her wings clipped by Covid-19, she and her family members went on six staycations instead with their pugs, Lizzy and Poppy.

"I usually go for holidays overseas with my family, but during the pandemic, I focused more on what I have closer to home and how to spend more quality time with my pets," says Mrs Chng-Luchau, 45, who has a daughter, 10, and son, 14.

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