1. Can Medical Tourism Packages Thrive With Universal Health Care?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... of heart attack, thereby increasing their life expectancy.”  Despite medical evidence and government intervention in the form of smoking bans, the number of smokers has recently increased. Medical Tourism ...

2. Reconciling Medical Tourism with Local Healthcare
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... than the average middle class Asian can afford.  A Change of Image for Medical Tourism Now, governments in these countries are making efforts to balance out the rich-poor health care divide by putting ...

3. Hotels in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... is that there is no shortage of hotel rooms.  The government expects to have its annual tourist influx up to at least 15 million visitors in the next 10 years, and there are at least 60 hotel projects ...

4. Getting Around in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

Overview The city of Dubai is one of the richest in the world, and the government has pumped billions of oil revenue dollars into developing an ultramodern roadway system.  All routes are marked clearly ...

5. History of Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... by people from the subcontinent, but other Asians, Africans, and Arabs soon followed.  By 1975, the population had swelled by more than 300%. The government, flush with petrodollars, began a process ...

6. Languages in the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

Arabic The official language of the United Arab Emirates is Arabic, and it’s the language of the country's constitution.  It is the language spoken by the locals, as well as the language of government.  ...

7. Religion in the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... attend prayers in common Sunni mosques.  The federal government funds Sunni mosques and makes appointments of Imams for these.  The Shiites, however, have their own mosques which are run though private ...

8. Politics of the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... an independent body that includes the Courts of First Instance and the Supreme Court.  Local Administration Each of the seven emirates also has its own local government, headed by the ruler of that ...

9. History of the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... 1968, the British government announced its intention to withdraw military protection from the region, and in March of that year, the Trucial states formed a federation that included neighboring Bahrain ...

10. Climate in Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... the early nineteenth century to meet the mines’ need for wood.  Successive city governments have encouraged the planting of trees in the northern suburbs of the city. Best Time to Visit A visit during ...

11. History of Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... was Pretoria.  The big mining companies initially controlled the region, but soon, tensions sparked between the owners of the mines, the immigrants, and the Transvaal government.  The resulting conflict ...

12. Politics of South Africa
(Destinations/South Africa)

Overview South Africa is a vibrant democracy with an elected president acting as the head of government.  The constitution, adopted in 1996, defines this medical tourism center as a “democratic republic,” ...

13. History of South Africa
(Destinations/South Africa)

... constituting about 75% of the population.  Worse was to come. The government passed a number of draconian laws that reserved skilled occupations for whites, limited the rights of black labor to protest, ...

14. Politics of Poland
(Destinations/Poland)

Overview The medical tourism destination of Poland is a parliamentary democratic republic.  According to the constitution, the government's power is separated amongst the legislature, executive, and ...

15. Sightseeing in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... is the most impressive. Museo de la Ciudad This ornate building is a fine example of the architectural style that’s known as Cuban baroque, and was the seat of the country’s government for more than ...

16. Dining in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

Overview Dining in Havana for the first-time medical tourism traveler can be a disheartening experience.  Cuban food is not renowned for its variety or flavor, and strict government controls over the ...

17. History of Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... to the interiors of Cuba.  Cuba Today With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ensuing economic crisis that griped Cuba, the government was forced to relax some of its restrictions, especially ...

18. Dining in Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

Overview Like everything else in Cuba, the dining scene here is regulated by the government.  You will be perplexed at the limited availability of fresh sea food on your medical tourism sojourn, until ...

19. Religion in Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... the Communist party and Catholics reached a head during the Bay of Pigs invasion, when the government accused Catholics of collaborating with the CIA. Even today, the Catholic Church continues to face ...

20. Politics of Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... have been set up to implement government campaigns, like those relating to health and education.  In reality, however, officials monitor the personal and professional lives of people in the neighborhood ...

21. Medical Tourism Competes with Strings and Doorknobs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism, Thailand’s Signature Attraction In 1997, Thailand’s currency collapsed, forcing its government to look diligently for sustainable revenue streams.  Thailand's solution was to offer ...

22. The Key to the Fountain of Youth: Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... of Costa Rica Medicine (PROMED) was formed by Costa Rican hospitals, doctors, and government agencies.  PROMED aims to establish quality standards for medical providers, which will make it much easier ...

23. Mexican Smiles for Sale
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... fire in the past decade, help may be on the way, but not necessarily from government regulations.  An Idaho dental and medical cooperative began catering to local patients who don’t have health insurance.  ...

24. Politics of Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

Overview Mexico is a presidential democratic republic with a congressional system of government. This means that the president of this medical tourism destination acts as both head of state and head ...

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

... costs almost as much as a ticket on the mass transit.   Buses Buses in Kuala Lumpur can be either government run (white buses with red stripes) or privately owned. These offer the medical tourism ...

26. July
(Media/2008)

... downplays health tourism plans Burnaby medical tourism firm expands to Seattle TN plan to promote medical tourism as new strategy Medical tourism on the rise in Goa The Government says ...

27. Sightseeing in Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... of Jesus), the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea.  Galilee is being actively promoted by the government as a spa town for medical tourism vacationers.  Tel Aviv Israel’s financial and political capital ...

28. June
(Media/2008)

... as government review looks likely People are being 'blown away' by Greenville Get a Hip Replaced and See the World Lee Advises Jeju to Link Tourism WPA in NHS top-up policy launch Nearly 60 ...

29. April
(Media/2008)

... to tap India for medical tourism All tourism-related matters should be handed over to the state governments' U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt to Deliver Keynote on Building ...

30. March
(Media/2008)

... 1-Thai hospital firm prices 5 bln baht bond coupons Cast aside and left to die by New Labour Government takes steps to promote medical tourism Foreign couples turn to India for surrogate ...

31. February
(Media/2008)

...  "Sicko" Patients in the Spotlight Again Oscar celebration draws crowd at State Medical Tourism: What To Do About Costly Dental Work Government admits discussing paying to send British patients ...

32. November
(Media/2007)

... Dept defends public hospital cosmetic surgery ban Exploit traditional strengths for growth: MS Swaminathan Coloradans Head To Mexico For Health Care Digicel CEO tells governments to "stay ...

33. October
(Media/2007)

... praises Dubai government's role in hosting Global ... Fears and frustrations driving patients abroad FEATURE-Bargain nip and tuck draws tourists to S. America Few Manitobans become 'medical ...

34. August
(Media/2007)

... the real "SICKO Michael Moore Takes on another Goliath Unsubsidized health-care insurance is needed Starting 'em young Government, private hospitals in State to be networked Medical tourism ...

35. July
(Media/2007)

... heat in the kitchen Moore's nod to Borat Proud Asia opts for March 2008 to get full government support Adios! CEOs Vamoosing to Parts Unknown. Medical Tourism Broadens Venue, Vernacular and ...

36. May
(Media/2007)

... nip and a Knezevic is giving 25 and the Brits 15 millions of euros SPS Apollo Hospital gets JCI (US) accredition Government to promote medical services world health careblog Government to ...

37. December
(Media/2006)

...  sector Health tourism booming in Belgium Chew on this Hygeia Healthcare Offers New Outsourcing – Thailand’s Medical Heaven Modi government comes out with Medical Tourism Policy NRIs get ...

38. History of San Jose
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

... Costa Rica.    The city was booming and its growth again began to fuel jealousy among the city states.  In 1837, the other city-states formed a coalition and launched an attack to overthrow the government ...

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

... role in the lives of the people and the government.    Even still, there is a church in every village. The church normally faces eastward, and come baptisms, weddings, or Christmas, the pews fill ...

40. Politics of Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

... republic, where the president is both head of the state and the head of government.  The president wields all executive power and presides a 12-member cabinet with the assistance of 2 vice presidents  ...

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

...  many surrounding governments.  Except for General Tomas Guardia’s reign from 1870 top 1872, the country has never had a military dictatorship. The years after Guardia’s rule, the country transitioned ...

42. Politics of Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... the remaining four are headed by appointed governors.  The state governments are headed by a chief minister, who advises the ruler of the state.  There are two sources of law in this medical tourism ...

43. Languages in Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... gave rise to the Malay alphabet.  In recent years, there has been a crackdown on what the government considers the mangling of the Malay language. Anybody posting signboards or posters with “incorrect” ...

44. Politics of Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

... is the real executive head of the government.  This person is normally the head of the largest party in parliament, or the head of a coalition of parties.   The Grand National Assembly consists of ...

45. History of Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

...  the government’s “official” stance has often been to gloss over the details and refrain from using the word “genocide” to describe what happened.   When the Ottomans lost WWI, Turkish possessions  ...

46. Politics of Hungary
(Destinations/Hungary)

... party to capture the majority in any given election.  Coalitions or alliances between a number of various parties are the common style of government here. The Parliament is comprised of a single chamber ...

47. Religion in Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

...  cults were regarded as Satanic, but the government, in an effort to separate state from religion, has legalized them all. Not only do all these religions live in relative harmony, but they also ...

48. Politics of Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

... of state and head of government. He is elected by universal suffrage (all citizens above the age of 16 are allowed to vote), and serves a 5-year term in office. All executive power is vested in the ...

49. Sightseeing in Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... Plaza de Mayo, or the city center, has the distinction of having been the venue of many of Argentina’s historical events and houses the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Town Hall (Cabildo), and the Government ...

50. Politics of Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... it under the control of the national government. The federalization process was completed in 1880, although it had begun 60 years earlier. The city limits were expanded to include the neighboring ...