1. What is Medical Tourism?
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... work.  Depending on the location and procedure, a medical vacation can cost 50%, 30%, or even 10% of what you would pay at home.   Even when you factor in air fare, hotels, travel insurance, car rentals, ...

2. Introduction
(Medical Tourism Safety/Medical Overview)

... researching vacation-related topics like visas, hotels, and flights. How to Use This Section When it comes to medical tourism, one size does not fit all. Every patient and traveler will have slightly ...

3. Medical Tourism FAQs About Hospitals
(FAQs/FAQs About Hospitals)

... after luxury hotels, while others are more traditional and straightforward. It pays to do some research ahead of time, however, since not all “medical tourism” facilities are of the same quality.  An ...

4. Introduction
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... you can research things like flights, hotels, visas, vaccinations, and travel safety.  Whether you are an experienced traveler or a first-timer, we encourage you to read through the following pages ...

5. Medical Tourism FAQs About Travel
(FAQs/FAQs About Travel)

... don’t expect all of them to switch over for your convenience. Fortunately, most medical tourism facilities (hospitals, dental offices, chain hotels, and businesses that cater to tourists) will speak ...

6. Visiting Historic Places in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... be sure to wear light, comfortable clothes because the weather can become sweltering. A word of caution, however, make sure to drink bottled water which readily available in most of the hotels, restaurants, ...

7. Overview
(Travel/Hotels)

...  This section is divided up into three parts.  In the first section, we explain how to find some of the best hotel deals available.  In the next, we explain how to find the safest hotels available.  ...

8. Taxi Safety
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

Taxi Safety Restaurants, hotels, and other tourist outlets have a vested interest in keeping complaints low and revenues high.  Taxis, on the other hand, are not typically tied to any one ...

9. Vaccinations for Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... 10 days prior to your trip; especially if you plan to eat outside of restaurants and major hotels.   Yellow Fever If you're arriving from a yellow fever-infected area (certain countries in Southeast ...

10. 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 ...

11. Why Thailand?
(Destinations/Thailand)

... in fact, that when you factor in flights, hotels, food, and shopping, your total medical tourism bill can actually be lower than the deductibles you would have to pay if you received the treatment back ...

12. Asian Hotspots of Medical Tourism: (India, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand)
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... partner with luxury hotels for medical tourism post-operative care.  Within six months of commencing operations, United Group Programs, a health insurer in Boca Raton, Florida, has forty business ...

13. Putting the Philippines on the Medical Tourism Map
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in the region of $20,000 for a bypass surgery back home, could have the same procedure performed in a hospital in Cebu or Davao for a less prohibitive $10,000.  By tying up with luxury hotels and ...

14. Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

Discover why Thailand is the number one choice for many medical tourists around the world.  With its fascinating culture, white sand beaches, luxury hospitals, five-star hotels, affordable prices, and ...

15. Spas and Resorts in New Delhi
(Destinations/India)

... summers do a great job of melting pounds off your frame, free of charge, they‘ll argue.  While that may be true, many of the city’s five star hotels have gone ahead and added exclusive ...

16. Nightlife in Chennai
(Destinations/India)

... meal, or after a day of sightseeing around the city.  The newest bars have themed décor, and with most of the clubs confined to five star hotels, some bars double up as impromptu dance venues with a ...

17. European Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/History)

... the streets received a lighting system, and architects scrambled to beautify the facades of the many hotels, pubs, mansions, and restaurants that cropped up thanks to increased tourism and spending.  Probably ...

18. Hotels in The Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... happens more often than you think).  Making a contribution towards your expenses is highly recommended.   Types of Hotels Hotels range from budget accommodations to major five-star hotels.  ...

19. Spas and Resorts in Mumbai
(Destinations/India)

... the growing trend of combining holistic treatments with spiritual well being.  Spas at most five star hotels have begun to combine meditation classes and chanting sessions to offer clients a more ...

20. Nightlife in Kerala
(Destinations/India)

... have bars and a few clubs cloistered around the 5-star hotels.  Exploring the Nightlife in Kerala Nightlife in Cochin is slow when compared to other Indian cities, but it is vibrant and gives ...

21. Tailors in Bangkok
(Destinations/Thailand)

Finding the Best Tailors Bangkok, Thailand is famed for its hundreds of tailors who can design, cut and sew just about anything.  Most larger hotels have tailors on staff, or can recommend good ones, ...

22. Hotels in Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... resorts, to 5-star luxury hotels.  Since accommodations are so cheap, camping is hard to find.  So even if you want to hit the jungles, you might have a difficult time finding available spots.  ...

23. When Size Matters, Opt For Medical Tourism in Thailand, Singapore, or India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Toral, the hospital's director of international programs in a recent interview with Time.  Many hospitals catering to international patients in Thailand look like 5-star hotels with world class amenities.  ...

24. Nightlife in Mumbai
(Destinations/India)

... in New York or London. As with the city’s bars, many of the party spots are cocooned within the confines of luxury hotels.  Closing times vary – there are the official closing hours enforced by law, ...

25. Crime in Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... extremely welcoming, and most of the tourist destinations that you'll visit are well populated.  Beaches, temples, spas, resorts, shops, museums, medical facilities, and hotels are remarkably ...

26. Dining in India
(Destinations/India)

... in major hotels, which cater to international tastes. Breakfast and lunch buffets are offered at most five-star hotels, while dinner buffets are often themed.  Steak houses that serve grilled chicken ...

27. Hotels in India
(Destinations/India)

... of possibilities for both budget and luxury travelers alike. In major cities, most hotels are easily accessible from the closest airport (although be prepared for traffic jams).  If you’ve ...

28. Finding the Best Deals
(Travel/Hotels)

... guests choose to double book hotels in order to provide themselves with more options.  Book through Hotels Directly Although travel search engines can often find the best deals online, some hotels ...

29. Languages in Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

... medical tourism centers and hotels, however, Spanish rules, and if you plan on covering the country’s many little villages on your holiday, you’ll find the lack of English to be a hurdle.  If your Spanish ...

30. 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, ...

31. 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 ...

32. Climate of Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

... the least preferred time to visit the country, due to the heavy snow and extreme temperatures.  Tourism dies down, however, so you might find it easier to book medical facilities and hotels. If you’re ...

33. The Philippines’ Nationwide Medical Travel Campaign
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... star hotels.  Plans are in full swing to develop the hot spring baths in the Laguna province into international class spa salons.  There is also a special resident retiree visa program under ...

34. Dining in Singapore
(Destinations/Singapore)

... are tucked away in premium hotels, so your best bet might be to check out the in-house restaurant in your hotel for an introduction to Singapore’s flavorful diversity.  Expect lavish culinary treatments ...

35. Finding a Safe Hotel
(Travel/Hotels)

... Below are some general tips we’ve compiled to help you find hotels that can provide you with safety and security.  Go with Trusted Names If you are a first-time traveler or someone who likes to take ...

36. Dining in Phuket
(Destinations/Thailand)

... that make dining a new and satisfying experience each time. With its local hotels and restaurants catering to every taste, be it Continental, Middle Eastern or Thai, Phuket has international cuisine ...

37. Getting Around in New Delhi
(Destinations/India)

... with meters, but when they don’t, negotiate the fare up front to avoid unpleasant haggling later.    Chauffeur-Driven Cars Many hotels offer hired cars that range from local models ...

38. Affordable Healthcare Not Only for Foreigners
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  The Apollo Hospitals are said to be planning a partnership with a chain of five-star hotels to provide medical packages to India, where accommodations and affordable healthcare are combined.  Thousands ...

39. Medical Tourism in Africa
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... offer other incentives such as complementary therapy sessions, personal assistants, treatments at spas and beauty salons, packaged deals in top class hotels, and even safaris.  In short, medical packages ...

40. Hotels
(Category)