1. 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 ...

2. Sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... area turns into an open-air bazaar.  Set aside an evening on your medical tourism vacation to walk through the seemingly endless miles of stalls, featuring everything from toys to counterfeit watches. ...

3. Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... although the season from June to August sees a heavy influx of vacationers from the Middle East.  If you intend to travel to Kuala Lumpur during this time for your medical tourism vacation, remember ...

4. Getting around in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... vacationer a cheap way of getting around in the city. Avoid the morning and evening rush hours, however.  Taxis Taxis are another convenient and affordable way of getting around town on your medical ...

5. Climate in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... rain (less than an inch).   Best Time to Visit As the country’s largest city and premier medical tourism center, Kuala Lumpur is the most popular destination for vacationers.  Festivals, shopping ...

6. History of Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... Towers for example).  As medical tourism continues to blossom in this SE Asian outpost, it is likely that KL’s popularity as a vacation hotspot will continue to skyrocket in the coming years.   ...

7. Why Solo Travel Is Dangerous
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Everyone)

Don’t Travel Alone Throughout this site, we repeatedly state that medical tourism vacationers should never travel alone.  It doesn’t matter how experienced, confident, or mature you are.  ...

8. Dehydration
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... throughout your medical vacation:  Stick with water as much as possible.  Natural fruit juices are sometimes okay, but they often contain a lot of sugar (fructose) and added preservatives.  There’s ...

9. 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.      ...

10. Selecting a Medical Tourism Agency
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

... what you want from your medical tourism vacation.    If you are a 45-year woman who wants hip replacement surgery at the best possible price, your research might take you down one path.  If you’re ...

11. Medical Tourism Packages
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

... and more qualified doctors, the added cost for their services can add an additional 10%-50% to the total bill (this is why many prefer to plan vacations on their own).    Below is a list of some of ...

12. Overview
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

Medical Tourism Companies When planning a medical vacation, you can either go the solo route (meaning you make all the preparations by yourself) or you can hire a medical tourism company to do all of ...

13. July
(Articles/2008)

...  EU tooth fairy: Plan to let patients travel abroad for free treatment includes dental work Health tourism plan put forward DoH rejects NHS free-for-all Be cautious of dental vacation HCMC has ...

14. Sightseeing in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... Street, Shenkin Street, and Bialik Street.  Once you’ve picked up a map of the streets at a tourist office, plan a day to take in these architectural marvels on you medical tourism vacation.  Museum ...

15. Hotels in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... vacationers, business travelers, and medical tourism patients arrive everyday, all year round.  Not surprisingly, you’ll find a wide variety of accommodation options that range from the extravagant  ...

16. Getting around in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

Overview Traveling in and around Tel Aviv on your medical tourism vacation is easy. The weather is always great for walking around (assuming your hotel is centrally located).  However, there are also ...

17. Climate in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... your medical tourism vacation during this season- there are plenty of people here who swim all year round.    Summer Summer begins in April and continues until November.  The highest temperatures ...

18. Shopping in Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

Judaica For many medical tourism vacationers, shopping in Jerusalem often includes exquisite gold and silver religious items, candelabras, menorahs, prayer scrolls, and decorative yarmulkes.  These ...

19. Nightlife in Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... your medical tourism vacation, drop in at one of the many sleek lounge bars in the neighborhood.  Mingle with the city’s affluent as you sip cocktails and twitter the night away.   Music Performances ...

20. Dining In Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... stalls and budget dining options on your medical tourism vacation.  There are also hardly any kosher restaurants in East Jerusalem or in the Old City.     Remember that kosher dietary practices determine ...

21. Climate of Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... it’s a fact that Jerusalem has a pleasant climate.  Any time you visit is the “perfect” time for a medical tourism vacation.    Seasons Summer begins in mid to late April.  They can be hot and dry, ...

22. History of Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... reputation as a city eternally in turmoil.  Drawing visitors from across the globe every year (including medical tourists, religious tourists, and summer vacationers), the city is quickly developing ...

23. Sightseeing in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... experience.  Religious Places Jerusalem is definitely a city worth visiting on your medical tourism vacation, due to the sheer volume of religious icons and shrines.  However, you should consult any ...

24. Climate in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... sometimes).  Always pack appropriately on your medical tourism vacation, considering the weather in that part of the country.  Many medical tourists prefer to come during winter when places like Mt. ...

25. Languages in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... adult Israelis are fluent in the language, so communication shouldn’t be a problem on your medical tourism vacation.    In addition to these 3 languages, you might also hear Russian, Italian, and even ...

26. Religion in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... observation practices. Many establishments choose to remain open on the Sabbath, making things extremely convenient for the medical tourism vacationer.  Non-kosher imports are forbidden, but if you  ...

27. Healism Mission Statement
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

... encourage you to review all of the options out there before making a final decision.  You might find that taking a short vacation to India, Thailand, or any of the other exciting destinations featured ...

28. Visas and Passports
(Travel/Visas)

... medical tourism destinations will bend over backwards to ensure that health vacationers have as little hassle as possible.  Passport Requirements For most short-term visits, all you need is a passport ...

29. March
(Articles/2008)

... warns of foreign surgery weaknesses Building a better Rwanda Dental tourists under fire Westerns Should Think Twice About Medical Tourism Want Your Teeth Fixed? Go for Vacation to Bulgaria ...

30. December
(Articles/2007)

... expects 15 per cent more visitors in 2008 Lower prices for plastic surgery create demand for vacation/surgical packages to Latin America The upside of globalizing health care BridgeHealth International ...

31. November
(Articles/2007)

... can mean vacation, too Spanish hospital group to invest in hospital for tourists  ...

32. October
(Articles/2007)

... I went on vacation and all I got was this lousy hip Medical tourism: the pros and cons Medical Tourism. Panama and Australia. Medical tourists come to Turkey MedPharma Partners and MedTripInfo.com ...

33. September
(Articles/2007)

... can have teeth like this if you... Group seeks better health system Medical Tourism in Thailand Operation Vacation Mexican firms look to India as favoured BPO destination Operation Vacation ...

34. July
(Articles/2007)

... socks Smedsep study cites Cebu's potential in medical tourism Take a vacation and get your operation The Fourth "S" Timely ideas at a volatile time Analysis: "SiCKo" and My Experience ...

35. 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 ...

36. 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 ...

37. February
(Articles/2007)

... a year spent on QEH Can A Health Vacation Make You Healthier? Taking Phuket on the Road Idle chatter with Lauren O’Hara Insurance Industry Watches 'Medical Tourism' Lucky Plaza sets up medical ...

38. 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  ...

39. November
(Articles/2006)

...  tourism Next in globalization: outsourced surgeries Aussie breast enlargement holidays Trying to get pregnant? Book a procreation vacation Durano makes a pitch for medical tourism GMA ...

40. October
(Articles/2006)

... Is Best? Medical Meccas India's Medical Facilities Big Hit in UK Indian hospitals among the best world over Health Care Tourism: In Search of Vacation And Surgery A leader in medical tourism, ...

41. 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 ...

42. Drillings, Fillings, and More in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for dental treatments of all kinds.  Throw in a medical vacation to boot and you’re good to go.  So if the cost of dental fillings is getting you down, take a look at what dental tourism has to offer ...

43. Get Crowned in Hungary
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are typically in and out hour-long treatments. At worst, you’d need a day or so to recuperate. The duration of your vacation can be spent enjoying yourself on a sunny beach or picking up some great ...

44. Is Plastic Surgery Financing the Best Alternative?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Medical Tourism Apart from the obvious benefit of significantly reducing the cost of your treatment, comes the added benefit of getting it done while on vacation.  That means you don’t have to take ...

45. The New Appeal of Plastic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and a nice vacation.  In their home countries, plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes is not normally covered by insurance, making these procedures more expensive for the individual.  The cost of a chemical ...

46. When the Cost of a Laminectomy Isn’t Just a Pain in the Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for success is extremely high.  Web sites like Healism.com offer specific details on the types of questions to ask in advance.   Picking a Country for a Health Vacation A health vacation typically ...

47. Dining In San José
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Overview It’s safe to say no one comes to San Jose for the food.  Not great, not poor, not spice, not zesty, the cuisine is regarded as singularly unimpressive by most medical tourism vacationers.  ...

48. Nightlife in San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Overview San Jose plays host to a healthy mix of college, family, and medical tourism vacationers offering entertainment options to suit all tastes.  There are exciting dance clubs and salons, lively ...

49. Hotels in San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Variety of Accommodations When it comes to accommodations in San Jose, the average medical tourism vacationer has numerous options from which to choose.  There are budget digs that offer basic amenities ...