Medical tourism is a fairly new term--and no, it doesn't refer to medical aid trips to third world countries.
Medical tourism refers to having a medical procedure performed abroad at prestigious health centers with luxurious accomodations, all while staying well-below the cost of a U.S.-based procedural experience (a difference of 50-80%, according to some sites).
Companies specializing in medical tourism are popping up around the globe and are becoming viable enemies to traditional travel companies.
Medretreat.com offers the full medical tourism experience, from amazing hotels to pre- or post-surgery excursions in the country of one's choice. Medretreat promises customers pre-arranged hotel check-in, private transportation for their entire stay, hospital interpretation assistance, local dining/shopping/excursion information and emotional support--among others.
Popular medical tourism destinations as of current include India, Malaysia and Thailand.
This concept is innovative and exciting and provides cost-effective medical alternatives that are crucial in this economy.
Still, medical tourism makes me a bit apprehensive. Although I place a high value on international travel and experiences abroad, I don't know if medical purposes are an appropriate reason to finally take that "dream trip" to India.
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