1. July
(Articles/2008)

...  Tourism endorsed 10 projects worth P5.7b in first 3 months Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Showing an American Traveling to Latin Am Analysis: Health tourists  ...

2. Dining In Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

...  reminds you of home, somewhere in this city.  Eastern European cuisine is especially well represented, with South American countries adding some fiery exotica to the mix of global flavors.  ...

3. May
(Articles/2008)

... will target infrastructure needs Three Hip Replacements in India for Two Americans = $130,000 Savings, Thanks to Medical Tourism Company WorldMed Assist "I Love Quirino" caravan reaches out ...

4. April
(Articles/2008)

... North Americans After-care essential when opting for cosmetic surgery abroad Trade mission to push surgery in Caribbean Health Tourism In India: Remarkable Strides Death be not proud (but ...

5. Botox Injections
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... smooth skin tone, making the skin look more refreshed; a result that normally required expensive plastic surgery.  The American Society of Plastic Surgeons acknowledges that some studies point out the ...

6. December
(Articles/2007)

...  In Pictures: Top Hospitals For Medical Tourists Lower costs lure Americans abroad for medical care Sun, sand... and root canal Tooth tourism 'doesn't pay' Austere lives of Mount Athos monks ...

7. November
(Articles/2007)

... Idea? Leaving on a jet plane RP to improve health care for retirees Barbers pushes medical tourism Medical tourism: a growing trend Medical Tourism Growing Among American Patients 'Primary ...

8. October
(Articles/2007)

15 - Medical tourism forum slated on November 19-23 5 big hospitals to come up in Health City A glance at the other side A woman's fight for her manhood Americans choose discreet low cost ...

9. September
(Articles/2007)

... competitiveness Americans Look Abroad For Pricey Surgeries Partnering On Generating Destination Success Ayurveda: A Gold Mine for India Apollo Hospitals, Chennai National Health Care Conference, ...

10. August
(Articles/2007)

... Gwinnett letters Americans head to Mexico for plastic surgery Kerala fascinating tourists with "monsoon rejuvenation therapy" Promoting medical tourism Putting Malta 'right at the top of international ...

11. July
(Articles/2007)

... Americans overseas Google takes heat for employee's attack on Michael Moore movie, Sicko Edelstein Keen On "Sicko" 'Ratatouille' rules weekend box office with $47.2 million debut Medical Tourism ...

12. 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 ...

13. May
(Articles/2007)

...  See the Taj Mahal, have some surgery PASOK leader outlines health policy Turkish tourism income grows 8 percent in Q1 of 2007 Do You Really Need Medical Tourism? Keep fit in Goa More Americans ...

14. April
(Articles/2007)

... New knees for American Church Official in Indian hospital Spain Enjoying Economic Boom The arguments for medical and dental tourism are now in book ... God’s Own Country extends tourscape  ...

15. February
(Articles/2007)

... Medical Tourism to Gain International Recognition Turkey woos Omanis to invest in thermal therapy centres New knee surgery techniques discussed Is Lipotourism Worth The Risk? American Doc ...

16. 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, ...

17. October
(Articles/2006)

...  plastic surgery center Madison woman goes overseas for facelift The inciDENTAL tourist Basking on the beach, or maybe on the operating table Bon voyage, and get well! Americans Going Overseas ...

18. 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 ...

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

... about medical tourism.  There’s a sincere need in the States for affordable healthcare, and with over 47 million Americans uninsured or underinsured, health vacations are meeting more people’s needs. ...

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

... The cost of a simple procedure like dental crowns is beyond the reach of many Americans (120 million of whom don’t have dental insurance).  If it isn’t covered by insurance—and most cosmetic procedures ...

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

... their only option.    Medical Tourism Gains Interest The AMA has estimated that approximately 150,000 Americans seek healthcare overseas every year.  In light of this, the association has created a ...

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

... in Asia.  The American Medical Association (AMA) also recently released guidelines for safe medical tourism.  Ultimately, the success of your treatment will depend on doing your homework before to ensure ...

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

... food.  Thai, Mexican, Peruvian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese and more – you can take a gastronomical tour of the world right in San José.  Most American-style fast food restaurant chains also have a presence ...

24. Shopping in San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Local Goods Shopping in San Jose is not as exciting as it is in other South American medical tourism destinations simply because there isn’t a very rich tradition of artifacts and art here.  Most of ...

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

... Central and South American interiors.  However you might find the lack of a single bus station inconvenient. Bus stops are scattered all across town.  The Coco-Cola Building (named so because it was ...

26. Dining in Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

... is exported.  Foreign beers are expensive, so stick to local varieties.  International Cuisine The average Costa Rican has an exceedingly healthy appetite for Western food, especially American-style ...

27. Religion in Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Costa Rica’s Approach to Spirituality This medical tourism destination differs from other Latin American countries in more ways than one. Its isolated geographic location, lack of natural resources, ...

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

... Republic of Mexico or join a confederation of Central American states. A brief civil war ensued between San Jose on the one side and Cartago and Heredia on the other.  In 1823, San Jose won the war, ...

29. Thailand’s Worst Kept Secret
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... that dental bridges and bonding are two of the most sought-after procedures among American medical tourists. In the same article, the National Coalition on Health Care estimated that 40% of the half ...

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

Cost of Herniated Disc Surgery May Hurt More Than the Injury In the United States, according to Dr. Thomas Russell, executive director of the American College of Surgeons, “No surgery is minor.”  He ...

31. 5 Things to Remember Before Your Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... like India and Thailand, however, offers an affordable alternative for those looking for bargains.   Indian hospitals and the quality of care Americans are experiencing overseas is quickly opening ...

32. Dining in Sao Paulo
(Destinations/Brazil)

... of course American food chains are in ready supply.    Paulistas eat quite late, in many cases after 10 pm, so you can avoid reservation delays by arriving early. In addition, its customary to dress ...

33. Boosting Your Boobs in India?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  dragging up the overall cost of such procedures, aided in part by the dearth of viable insurance options for plastic surgery, prices are continuing to become too unaffordable for the average American.  ...

34. Can India Make You Sexier?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... to tourists.  Some of these hospitals, such as Wockhardt, are globally recognized for their top notch quality and hygiene with international and U.S. certification.  American insurance provider, Blue ...

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

... half a million Americans sought medical care abroad in 2006, of which 40 percent were dental tourists.”  What Are the Dangers of Dental Tourism? Let’s take a closer look at the most common problem ...

36. 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 ...

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

... much demand is there for these services.  According to the National Women's Health Information Center, 6.1 million Americans struggled with infertility roughly 10 years ago (1997). Unfortunately, fertility ...

38. Dental Bridges and Plastic Surgery—What Do They Have in Common?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... won the favor of the American Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a victory for those concerned about insurance for overseas procedures.  India is also a preferred destination due to the wide range ...

39. Should You or Shouldn’t You Get Rhinoplasty?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Why Bother With an Elective Surgery? In light of the rise in prices of everything from gas to healthcare, most Americans have understandably chosen to delay taking on any extra expenses.  The cost ...

40. Dining in Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

... to a European and North American palates – there are steaks aplenty, lots of fish and sausages, always accompanied by a side dish of beans. One thing you can expect with every Brazilian meal is farofa ...

41. Sightseeing in Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

A South American Paradise With the largest concentration of primate and amphibian species on the planet, the third highest number of bird species, the most beautiful beaches, the largest and densest ...

42. Climate in Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

Not So Diverse Climate In a country that occupies 50% of the South American continent, you would expect vast disparities in climate. That’s not the case at all in Brazil. In fact, it’s only as you ...

43. Politics of Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

... of other South American nations like Argentina and Chile that had experimented with military rule, usually with bloody results. Happily however, the country has managed to throw off the shackles of ...

44. Shopping in Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

...  From premium quality leather (which isn’t really a surprise considering the amount of beef they consume here – twice as much as Americans) to antiques, the city has it all, and most of it at bargain ...

45. Recreation in Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

Exploring the City Few world cities are as made for exploring as Buenos Aires is. Think Paris, but with a Latin American vibe. Broad tree-lined boulevards are decorated with grand buildings that  ...

46. Spas and Resorts in Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... upscale hotels have included spas that offer everything from facials to yoga classes, but make sure to choose one that doesn’t charge American prices. It seems a bit silly to visit a medical tourism ...

47. Lip-smacking Delicacies of Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... are also present is abundance. After a few weeks in this South American mecca of culinary delight, you’ll see why plastic surgery and tango classes are all the rage. Staying fit and trim is a real ...

48. Religion in Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... the Peron regime, are also estimated at around one percent of the local demographic. Like with many other Latin American Catholic countries over the past fifty years, Protestantism is making deep inroads ...

49. Vibrant Nightlife of Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

Party Away The South American country of Argentina offers a variety of experiences for the medical tourism traveler. Apart from the usual panorama of beaches, hills, wildlife, and adventure, Argentina ...