1. Is Dental Tourism Safe?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... outside Tijuana, which offer greater peace of mind for health travelers.  The overall trip including airfare and hotel accommodations may be more costly than crossing the border and catching a cab; but ...

2. Are Health Vacations Dangerous?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... from the airport, hotel fees for the recovery period, miscellaneous supplies (cotton wool, disposable syringes, etc.), and food.  The dangers of medical tourism usually arise from failing to check the ...

3. Elective Surgery Not Always about Sex
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... can cost as little as $2,600 for spider vein surgery including most meals, medical fees, hotel stays, transportation to and from the airport, and more.  Atop the savings, you can try out your new legs ...

4. Nightlife in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... and bars inside hotels are allowed to serve alcohol, so you know exactly where to head for a drink.  Serving alcohol is forbidden during daytime in Ramadan, and although the rules specify that alcoholic ...

5. Dining in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... there is, ensuring that you can pick up a pizza or a burger with fries if you get homesick on your medical tourism visit. Dinning Districts Considering that restaurants located inside hotels are the ...

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

Overview Dubai has one of the fastest growing hotel industries anywhere in the world, and it threatens to overtake Las Vegas in terms of sheer over-the-top gaudiness and excess within the next decade.  ...

7. Weather in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... vacation at this time, emptying the city and unclogging the traffic jams in the popular shopping areas.  Plus, hotels mark down their rates considerably during this season.  The coast city also has a string ...

8. Sightseeing in the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... displays of wealth in the towering hotels and skyscrapers, each bigger than the next, you have to be impressed with the way in which the city's administration is developing another Vegas in the desert. ...

9. Climate in the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... levels outside – which can reach 80% on a bad day - can be punishing.  The worst temperatures are during May to August, the official summer season.  The good news is that most hotels, malls, and public ...

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

... government does permit hotels, resorts, and other public places to observe non-Moslem festivals in a "limited manner."    ...

11. Nightlife in Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... other, so bar hopping becomes a snap.   If you’re staying at one of Melville’s many boutique hotels on your medical tourism holiday, you’ll find that the area is pleasantly chock-a-block with nightlife ...

12. Dining in Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... else from an international menu, ask the hotel desk clerk at your medical tourism accommodation, and he or she can make suggestions. Food Districts For fine dining in Johannesburg, your best bet is ...

13. Hotels in Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

Luxury Hotels Although Johannesburg is slowly emerging as a leisure destination of choice, it still primarily serves as a commercial and business center, and thus, many of the hotels you're come across ...

14. Transportation in Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... salt.  Arrive well before your scheduled departure time and leave all valuables back in your hotel.  Mini Taxis If navigating the city’s bus routes isn’t appealing, catch a mini taxi instead, but be ...

15. Sightseeing in South Africa
(Destinations/South Africa)

... and buildings are razed down to create apartment complexes and hotels.  Yet the city offers a multitude of cultural experiences for the medical tourism traveler.  Schedule a visit to a cultural township ...

16. Hotels in Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

... businessmen to western European holiday makers and medical tourism vacationers, there is a range of accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets. Luxury hotels Room rates here can be incredibly expensive, ...

17. Shopping in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... is an official cigar manufacturer who either produces or distributes the cigars that are available legally in the country.  You will find cigar shops at most high-end restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions. ...

18. Night Life in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... your hotel desk, although the prices tend to be on the higher side. Salsa Clubs Cuban salsa is one of the country’s most popular exports, besides cigars, and the country’s most renowned salsa bands ...

19. Hotels in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

Overview Even though hotels in Havana are controlled by state-run chains, you will still find a variety of accommodations catering to all price ranges.  However, because these chains divide areas among ...

20. Weather in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... in Cuba, and most tourist attractions (including hotels) will be closed. Best Time to Visit The period from March to May can be a little clammy, but it might be the best time for your medical tourism ...

21. Climate of Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... between September and November for your medical tourism holiday, when the possibility of being caught in a tropical storm can be quite high.  This is the unofficial off-season, and hotel prices can drop ...

22. Malaysia Gets the Kinks Out of Your Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for medical work anyway.  Fortunately, more providers are cashing in on the benefits and savings of medical tourism, which means your future health vacation, including travel and hotel accommodations, ...

23. Is the UAE the New Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... top quality tourism facilities.  In fact, its hotel industry is projected to surpass the glitz of Vegas' resorts in the next decade.  Add to this the fact that the country is able to attract top notch ...

24. Dental Tourism Destinations Whitening the Way
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... India, and Turkey.  As patients travel to these locations for medical procedures, they’re often able to combine the trip with a vacation including 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations, transportation, and ...

25. Toothless No More, Courtesy of Dental Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... must take care to notice that the phenomenon makes the costs of dentures and dental care as a whole more affordable, but not necessarily affordable.  Although the cost of airfare, hotel, and treatment ...

26. Medical Tourism Thailand: Strong enough for a Man, But Made for a Woman
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... over several months interspersed with long periods for healing.  Going back to a foreign country repeatedly means recurrent travel, hotel, hospital, and other associated costs.  Cases of scams and malpractice ...

27. Watch Your Back in Singapore
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... boasts vacation-like packages that include airfare, luxurious accommodations, and travel between the hotel and hospital.  The reality is, if you can’t afford health insurance, you may not be able to afford ...

28. Keep Your Chin up with Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... new face and enjoy warm weather, sandy beaches, and cozy hotel accommodations all wrapped up in a savings blanket of 20 to 60 percent on average.  ...

29. Nightlife in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

... to attract more than its share of crime.   If you’re lodged at a five-star property, the bar in your hotels will often have live performances each evening.  The city also has a thriving theater, opera, ...

30. Hotels in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

Luxury Hotels Mexico City offers the medical tourism traveler a variety of affordable accommodation options.  Even luxury properties here are much more affordably priced than you might expect.  The ...

31. Getting around in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

... in Mexico City, however.  For one, never flag a taxi down in the middle of the street.  Only use turismo taxis that are assigned to city hotels.  Fares for sightseeing trips can be negotiated with the ...

32. Dining in Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

... reminds you of home on your medical tourism holiday. Most major fast food chains and international eateries are located in the major tourist areas like Mexico City and the seaside resort towns. 5-star-hotels ...

33. Why Is Hungary the Place for Dental Implants?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... as far.  In addition, medical tourism packages often include 4 to 5-star hotel accommodations and cover many of the patients’ local transportation costs as well.  The savings and luxurious packing  ...

34. India Helps Rub Out The Dead
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Based on reported medical tourism savings, the same procedures in India can cost closer to $600 to $2,000.  Even with airfare and hotel accommodations, patients essentially get a vacation there for ...

35. Low Cost of Saving Lives in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for almost 90% less than what it costs here.  In many cases, even with the dramatically lower cost differential, some medical tourism packages also include airfare, travel, and hotel accommodations.  ...

36. Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

...  happy hour, which is usually between 5 and 7 in the evening.  Most of the best watering holes in Kuala Lumpur are concentrated in Bangsar and the Golden Triangle, where the five star hotels have English-style ...

37. Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

Overview Kuala Lumpur offers medical tourism visitors a luxurious five-star experience at some of the lowest prices anywhere in the world.  Most hotels here fall at two ends of the spectrum - budget ...

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

... enjoying a safe and reliable medical vacation, don’t leave anything to chance.  Take someone with you.  We realize that buying an extra plane ticket and hotel room isn’t always convenient, but the benefits ...

39. Dehydration
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... sure. Carry water with you whenever possible.  Rarely will you ever be far from a store or restaurant, but why take any chances?  When you leave your hotel every morning, be sure to include ...

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

... offer a la carte services (allowing you to pick and choose), while others provide comprehensive packages.    Although medical tourism companies can often help you find cheaper flights, better hotels, ...

41. July
(Media/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 ...

42. Hotels in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... to the modest.    Budget Accommodations The city’s apartment-style hotels – rooms with small kitchenettes - offer an inexpensive way to live in the heart of the city without paying five star prices.  ...

43. 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 ...

44. Climate in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... experience Israel at the height of Hanukkah, you’ll be subjected to exorbitant fees and overbooked hotels.  The same goes for restaurants and many tourist attractions.    Which Calendar to Choose? ...

45. Nightlife in Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

Overview When it comes to partying and late-night socializing, Tel Aviv tends to steal Jerusalem’s thunder.  There isn’t much of a club scene in Jerusalem, apart from those tucked away inside the hotels.  ...

46. Hotels in Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

Overview Despite Jerusalem’s reputation as an international city that caters to all budgets, low-cost hotels and hostels are in short supply in this medical tourism hotspot. The only abundant, moderately ...

47. May
(Media/2008)

... vital in penetrating booming Indian hotel sector, say industry experts Thai Hospital, Bumrungrad International, Provides Laptops for Patients to Stay in Touch with Family and Friends Costa Rica ...

48. Write for Us
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

... medical tourism destinations, hotel reviews, restaurant critiques, and everything in between, please submit a detailed proposal using our online contact form. Keep in mind, however, that we cannot pay ...

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

... you can research facilities, find hotels, book flights, learn about new cultures, share experiences, and ask questions.    Medical and dental tourism are not necessarily for everyone, but we thoroughly ...

50. Hotels
(Category)