1. Thailand Caps Excessive Healthcare Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are not uncommon.  Top these savings with vacations in tropical places like Thailand, Singapore, or the Philippines, and medical tourism seems to kick the doors of opportunity off their hinges.      ...

2. May
(Articles/2007)

... tourism Medical visits now big tourism business No law against organ trade Vacations with benefits I was forced to go abroad for tummy operation LONG BRIDGE: Americans travel to India for ...

3. April
(Articles/2007)

...  Dr. Tsheppo Maaka A Phuket Medical Travel Seminar will take place this month. Sunway Medical Mulls Listing In FY 2009 Brazil-Based CosmeticVacations Announces Worldwide Expansion INTERVIEW-Raffles ...

4. January
(Articles/2007)

... Vacations" - A Good Idea? 'Much to gain' from health tourism Qatar makes impact at Arab Health expo Dental Tourism All the Rage in Bulgaria Qatar eyes top spot in healthcare sector  ...

5. Filipino Bridges Lead to Smiles
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Vacations Bridge Gap Between Affordability and Healthcare As Americans face the humbling combination of rising fuel prices, higher healthcare costs, and declining dollar values, finding was ...

6. India Gives Options to Over 600,000 US Women
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... procedure does not seem to be driving down the costs of these hysterectomies; at least not domestically.  Health vacations to countries like India, Thailand, and Singapore offer a plausible solution ...

7. History of Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

...  paradise and friendly locals, Costa Rica now has medical tourism and health vacations to add to its list of growing attractions.  ...

8. In Search of the Perfect Spot for a Dental Medical Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for low cost medical vacations.  Medical tourism has progressed steadily in the country over the years.  The International Herald Tribune notes that the trend was predictable “since Austrian, Swiss, ...

9. Is a Health Vacation Right for You?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Vacations on the Rise News articles and press releases vouching for the high cost effectiveness of health vacations are showing up with increasing frequency.  Some of them go into detail, ...

10. Singapore’s Secret for Low Cost Herniated Disc Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... bucks to receive the treatment they need.  This added stress can be extremely unhealthy.    Health Vacations to Singapore Relieving Pressure on Bank Accounts, Too A person with a herniated disc may ...

11. Why Is Thailand the Land of Smiles?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

What’s Next…Family Medical Vacations? While medical vacations originally won their appeal from older patients combating the health and cosmetic effects of age, countries like Thailand are adding braces ...

12. 5 Things to Remember Before Your Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... embassy?  Return ticket?  Valid passport?  4. Will you be able to travel and sightsee on your medical tourism vacation? Medical tourism vacations are not always luxury affairs.  Before booking exciting ...

13. Climate in Sao Paulo
(Destinations/Brazil)

... uncooperative weather, Sao Paulo offers up a calm balminess that is ideal for medical tourism vacations and general relaxation.  The worst thing you'll have to deal with is the heat (which can be pretty ...

14. What Are the Dangers of Dental Tourism?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Truth about Medical Vacations With medical tourism unexpectedly turning out to be a booming industry, many have begun to question the value and safety of treatment abroad.  While much of this “propaganda” ...

15. Steering Clear of Dental Tourism Pitfalls
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... dentures to laser teeth whitening, while increasing the safety precautions of medical vacations abroad.  Low costs of labor and affordable malpractice insurance in countries like Singapore, Thailand, ...

16. Can You Say "Telangiectasias" 5 Times Fast?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... of spider vein surgery in Singapore leave room to cover airfare, hotel, and transportation costs without paying extra.  Patients often combine exotic vacations with their surgery as opposed to paying ...

17. Man Up with Sexual Reassignment Surgery in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  from Adam’s apple contouring to facial feminization surgery.  Thai Vacations Alleviate Plastic Surgery Prices Americans are turning in droves to other countries for medical procedures.  Thailand ...

18. Conceive Your Next Child in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Fertile Health Vacations Birthing Globally India, once a popular place to adopt children, offers a new path to parenthood.  Fertility clinics across the country are helping couples conceive.  How ...

19. Sources of Medical Tourism Help
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  When you’ve figured out the cost of your eyelid surgery, have a great doctor in mind, and your heart is set on Argentina (or any other major destination for health vacations), what steps do you need ...

20. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Dental Medical Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Planning a Dental Tourism Vacation? Dental tourism vacations and medical vacations in general have attracted increasing numbers of tourists from all parts of the globe to countries such as India, Thailand, ...

21. Vacation Planning
(Medical Tourism/Planning Your Vacation)

... countries. If you're someone who prefers no-fuss vacations with structured itineraries, you might consider hiring an agency to handle all of the preparations. They can take care of most of the scheduling, ...

22. Getting Around Buenos Aires with Ease
(Destinations/Argentina)

... 46km of track. The main medical centers and hotels are easily accessible by these trains that offer comfortable travel for those on medical tourism vacations. The subway operates from 6 am till 10 ...

23. Sightseeing in Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

... Mendoza is dotted with trekking and hiking trails. The wine valleys of Argentina are located to the west of Mendoza, and wine aficionados can enjoy memorable vacations sampling the different varieties ...

24. More Reasons to Go on Health Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Health vacations have therefore become ever more popular, and for high cost procedures like heart valve replacement surgery, they may soon become the only viable option for many US citizens.   ...

25. When Size Matters, Opt For Medical Tourism in Thailand, Singapore, or India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  So next time your size bothers you, give health vacations a thought.      ...

26. Reduce Stress with Health Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... foreign tourists can take exciting health vacations and explore parts of the country after their surgeries.        Choose From Many Medical Tourism Destinations A health ...

27. Holiday with a Difference: an Exotic Health Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Reduce the Cost of Colonoscopy by Taking a Health Vacation As medical costs rise astronomically in Western countries, more and more people are opting for health vacations for a variety of procedures ...

28. The Cost of Disc Degeneration Repair Just Went Down
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... to get your medical tourism facts right.  Extensive research, long term preparation, and detailed planning are the crucial for successful health vacations.  Growth in the medical tourism industry ...

29. Instead of a Vacation Why Not Take a Health Vacation?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Agencies and Health Vacation Options Going for a holiday is becoming passé as an increasing number of people from across the globe are opting for health vacations.  India, ...

30. Medical Vacations: Tooth Travel for Families
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... travel.”  The NY Times reports that the new trend in dental tourism is the concept of family medical vacations.  It’s exactly what the name implies.  Families are discovering ...

31. Kidney Transplant Racket Exposes Dark Side of Indian Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Unscrupulous Medical Tourism Company Racket Unearthed Gurgaon, an affluent suburb of New Delhi, India, is known more for its high rise malls and new-found BPO wealth than for health vacations.  ...

32. Combining a Perfect Smile with a Massage in the Philippines
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Affordable Dental Tourism Packages in Manila Medical vacations are big business in the Philippines, and the country’s dentists haven’t wasted time hitching a ride on the bandwagon.  ...

33. Brighter Smile? Dental Tourism Can Help
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

From the Latest to the Cheapest, Medical Vacations Offer Them All With the costs of dental treatment in the US and UK nothing to smile about, Americans and Britons are looking for a variety of medical ...

34. No More Heart Attacks over the Cost of a Pacemaker Installation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  usually isn’t fun.  Even more so when health and wellness are involved.  Health Vacations Can Actually Be Fun I can’t deny it; exploring the world has a raw romantic appeal ...

35. Perfecting a Cleopatra Smile in Egypt
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Vacations in the Land of the Nile With its architectural treasures and extravagant resorts, Egypt is beginning to solidify its medical vacation industry.  The country is now a luxury ...

36. Hungary: Favorite Dental Tourism Destination
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Shocking Prices Send Britons Overseas on Medical Vacations The Institute for Medical Technology Assessment at Erasmus University in Rotterdam in the Netherlands has recently undertaken a survey comparing ...

37. Get a Million Dollar Smile on a Medical Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... medical vacations in 2006, 43 percent received dental treatment abroad.  The two most popular countries to visit on medical vacations to cut the cost of dental veneers, dental caps, or laser teeth ...

38. India: The Right Health Vacation Destination for You
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Vacation Americans have more reasons to travel on health vacations than ever.  In the US, many employees experiencing health problems in the near future will be encouraged by their companies to ...

39. Planning a Health Vacation? Here’s Some Medical Tourism Advice
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Health Vacations in India India, along with countries like Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, and the Philippines is at the forefront of a new trend – medical tourism.  Reports show that the ...

40. NHS To Help Polish British Smiles…Abroad
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Vacations a Possibility In another related development, The Economic Times has a report that suggests Western insurers are on the road to bringing medical tourism under their insurance covers.  ...

41. Are Medical Vacations Right for Me?
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... that 46.6 million Americans had no medical insurance.  An additional 120 million were without dental insurance.  Thus, it's easy to see why more than 500,000 Americans took medical and dental vacations ...

42. What is Medical Tourism?
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... shopping, and dining, many medical vacations are substantially more affordable than domestic health care is.  For example, a heart valve operation that might require $100,000 in the States could cost well ...

43. Advantages of Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... for medical tourism's increasing popularity: 1.  Medical Vacations Can Be Affordable For many procedures, it's often more expensive to receive treatment at home than it is to purchase a plane ticket, book ...

44. European Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/History)

Although pilgrimages have remained central throughout much of Europe’s history, leisure travel, recreational vacations, and medical tourism didn't really come about until the 16th century when Europeans ...