1. Dining in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... to office buildings.  For the medical tourism traveler who wants a taste of home, Kuala Lumpur is home to all the major fast food outlets, as well a selection of fine dining restaurants. ...

2. 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 ...

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

Overview Kuala Lumpur offers a number of public and private transportation systems for the medical tourism traveler, including buses, commuter trains, and taxis. Local transportation is reasonably ...

4. 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.  ...

5. Dehydration
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

Drink Plenty of Water As you travel abroad, potential dehydration should always be at the forefront of your mind.  Whether your traveling on the plane, visiting temples, or waiting in the ...

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

... Asia travel only.  Some agencies will work only with EU citizens.  And other medical tourism companies specialize in travelers with disabilities.  And thus, the first step involves outlining exactly ...

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

... the more popular services that many medical tourism companies offer:  Insurance This can either include health insurance, travel insurance, or both.  The insurance might cover anything from lost ...

8. Overview
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

... means there are more “lemons” in the pile as well.  Countless travel agencies have jumped into the medical tourism business in order to cash in on growing demand.  Some live up to their promises, while ...

9. July
(Articles/2008)

New Study Sparks Debate on Medical Travel Healthy occupancy levels in Syrian hotels Medical Tourism Grow Into Healthy Old Age Dental treatment abroad - "dental tourism" MOH Urged To Regulate ...

10. 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  ...

11. 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 ...

12. Climate in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... days of one another.  So, check if there is a major festival coming up before you make travel arrangements.  ...

13. Climate of Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... the best times to visit Jerusalem, because there’s little rainfall and the summer heat hasn’t yet begun.  Not surprisingly, a lot of tourist traffic consists of religious travelers, and thus, turning ...

14. Sightseeing in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... relevant travel advisories before making the journey.    The Western Wall (aka Wailing Wall) is one the most revered monuments for Jewish adherents who come here to lament the destruction of the ...

15. Languages in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... Marathi (a Western Indian dialect) throughout your travels.  The Law of Return attracted countless Jews from around the world, each of whom brought his or her distinctive linguistic background along.  ...

16. June
(Articles/2008)

The new prescription MIOT Hospitals Launches 'Joint for Life Campaign' TravelOrg launches 24X7 walk-in travel shop Fighting fit or fighting to be fit? Bristol Community College graduates ...

17. May
(Articles/2008)

... wonder Iceland has the happiest people on earth More Mix Travel With Surgery to Cut Costs Medical Tourism FAQs Lovell takes liking to health tourism niche Pensioners to Provide Medical  ...

18. April
(Articles/2008)

...  Still An Easy Ticket In Developing Countries Check Travel Insurance When Engaging In "Health Tourism" Relationship Personnel Accreditation Has Been a Costly Exercise' Swedish VC Institute ...

19. Environmental Policy
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

Our Commitment to the Environment Healism.com is deeply committed to sustainable living and environmental responsibility. While we recognize the costly toll that international travel takes on the Earth, ...

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

... that traveling to a foreign country and placing your health in the hands of an unfamiliar doctor can be intimidating for many.  This is why we have designed this Web site as an information portal where ...

21. Who Are We?
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

Who Are the People behind Healism.com?  We are a community of travel writers, physicians, journalists, nurses, researchers, hospital administrators, business professionals, hospitality managers, IT consultants, ...

22. Visas and Passports
(Travel/Visas)

Passports (and sometimes, visas) are required for most international travel.  This is increasingly becoming the case as more countries around the world become involved with the global anti-terrorism ...

23. March
(Articles/2008)

... mothers Cuba, to the rescue..!!! Turkey to host its first international health tourism congress RP lures Japan's retirees' market Retired? Doesn't Mean You Can't Travel Healthbase Announces ...

24. February
(Articles/2008)

Tourism for the Health of It Prognosis Positive for Taiwan's Medical Industry Agents say travel to Thailand and be transformed Breast-surgery patients to be treated at IWK Aesthetic Surgery ...

25. December
(Articles/2007)

... Korea Bumrungrad International Opens a New Out-Patient Physical Therapy Clinic with Top-of-the-Line Equipments Pilgrimages top the list for domestic travellers The Orange Grove: A nation in ...

26. November
(Articles/2007)

... leave US for cheaper medical care Those seeking expensive surgery may travel abroad Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai, Brings to India the World's Safest ... Collaborative Effort by Six Nations ...

27. October
(Articles/2007)

... fills gap in tourism market Dental tourism in Hungary Dental treatment holiday package in Kerala Director: Michael Moore Diversity rules at this year`s World Travel Market Doctor: Vietnam ...

28. September
(Articles/2007)

... to spend over RM300m to develop medical centre Plastic Surgery Travel: Dallas Expo Taking Our Medicine Moore's discrediting of US health care lacks reasoning Key to ensuring success of  ...

29. August
(Articles/2007)

... care in 'Sicko' Healthbase Interviews Beauty from Afar Author on Medical Tourism Globetrotting for her life A strike for better healthcare Travelers share their experiences with foreign health ...

30. July
(Articles/2007)

... Out At Wolf Blitzer New Medical Horizons publishing interviews with leading medical tourism industry experts 'Sicko' exposes the need for universal health care Texas Man Travels to India  ...

31. June
(Articles/2007)

Nip across to Brazil THE RESOURCEFUL TRAVELER Monsoons, the best time for ayurveda in Kerala Why Not? Embrace Our Sister Americans look abroad for cosmetic surgery Kashmir's Freak Weather Sounds ...

32. May
(Articles/2007)

... leaflet Lloyd Healthcare Places Nurses into Travel Nurse Employment and Jobs with RNvip.com Former Phil health secretary promotes TMC in US Analysis : Who's steps to patient safety Medical ...

33. 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 ...

34. March
(Articles/2007)

... panel to review its report on patent laws New visiting hours at Hamad No move to lift ban on cheap liquor Perot Systems Features Company CEO in Healthcare Tech and the World Podcast Traveling ...

35. February
(Articles/2007)

... Dental care for cardiac patients My primary focus will be on attracting more private investments Record participation at TravelWorld 2007 from God’s Own Country The US's Last Rap Sheet on Brazil ...

36. January
(Articles/2007)

... in gold Dental tourism is booming in Juárez The kindest cut of all Endopyelotomy Surgery in India- Discounted price for International Patients Americans Are Traveling Overseas for Inexpensive, ...

37. Medical Tourism Archives
(Articles/Media)

In this section, we've collected and categorized health, travel, and medical tourism-related articles from news sources around the world.  Using the menu to the left, you can navigate through these articles ...

38. December
(Articles/2006)

...  Dental tourism offers Canadians significant savings and a unique travel experience in China Canadians Embrace Dental Tourism Tap domestic healthcare tourism potential A new technique set to revolutionise ...

39. November
(Articles/2006)

...  TRAVELLER heal thyself Offshoring U.S. patients no cure for ailing healthcare system Going under the knife abroad: Medical tourism industry booms as health costs rise International Trade In Healthcare ...

40. October
(Articles/2006)

Croatia tempts tourists with dental care US dentists fear tourists Traveling for medical services might cost extra in the long run Medical tourism: Need surgery, will travel Dental patients ...

41. Dining in Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

Overview Dining out in multi-ethnic Malaysia is a sublime gastronomical experience for the medical tourism traveler, with almost every cuisine from South-East Asia on offer. Local dishes include ...

42. India Has Americans Turning the Other Cheek
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Hollywood celebrity.    Bargains Abroad Offer Low-Cost Solutions for Plastic Surgery Prices With rising fuel prices, traveling internationally doesn’t seem like a great way to save money; yet, with ...

43. Sometimes Medical Tourism Savings Aren’t Enough
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and patient rights regulations offer little protection from pickpockets, assailants, and hostility outside the hospital walls.  No matter how minor the procedure, it’s best not to travel alone.  Furthermore, ...

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

... and coffee shops on the premises, and in some cases there will even be a pool. With prices and facilities like these, many vacationers and medical tourism travelers choose to set up tent in these dwellings ...

45. Getting Around San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Overview Getting around San José on your medical tourism vacation is exceedingly simple.  In fact, traveling is not normally a major hassle in Costa Rica due to the small size and intimate communities ...

46. Sightseeing in Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Nature’s Diversity Costa Rica is a extremely popular vacation destination with medical tourism travelers, sun worshippers, and eco tourists alike.  Known as the “Jewel of Central America,” this tiny ...