Thai Hospital

It’s getting more and more popular to travel abroad for healthcare. Whilst traditionally for many it’s been a major taboo, the reality is that it’s sometimes cheaper and also a great deal safer to travel abroad for health care.

Medical tourism is actually big business for many countries you wouldn’t really think of. Thailand, Panama, Malaysia and India are among the most affordable and well known destinations in the world when it comes to medical tourism thanks to the level of luxury that can be afforded to patients that are on a relative budget. It’s a lot easier to suffer in luxury than it is in a state-ran hospital!

Often for a mere few thousand dollars which in some cases can be insurance deductible, you can get top grade international standard care abroad. This has resulted in a boom in the medical tourism industry and as more and more people go private, more and more people find out that it really is safer, more comfortable and far less stressful.

To make things easier, PJ Hayman a popular insurance underwriter in the United Kingdom has just created an insurance package aimed to dispel all your worries about travelling abroad for surgery by providing comprehensive cover in case of complications and also an emergency helpline available 24 hours a day.

Thanks to the general level of high quality healthcare available for free in the United Kingdom, British citizens have always been reluctant to travel abroad for private surgery, but as MRSA gets worse and waiting lists get longer, for many it is the only option.

Typical Private Hospital Room

These days, the typical cost of private healthcare abroad varies substantially, but typically prices start from around $2000 dollars for minor cosmetic surgery and increase. In some countries major operations such as a cardiac bypass only costs around $6,000. This includes top quality health care, quick treatment and complete peace of mind.

Cosmetic surgery and dentistry abroad is really budget friendly. Thanks to the affordable rates offered abroad, you can have the ultimate holiday in a faraway destination, and at the same time take care of the root canal!

Once you’ve tried foreign healthcare, there’s no going back!

Golden Sand Hotel Apartments

Golden Sand Hotel Apartments are located in the central Dubai. The Golden Sands Hotel Apartments are claimed  to be Dubai’s largest and premier serviced Apartments offering you the comforts of home and the conveniences  of a hotel. It’s hardly 10 minutes drive to the beach. It offers good leisure facilities combined with the  location make this a great choice for family holidays or business travellers.

Room 1  ( 2 Adults )

• Standard 1 Room Studio – Room Only – £98
• Standard 1 Room Studio – Bed And Breakfast- £117
• Standard 2 Room Studio – Room Only- £129
• Standard 2 Bedroom Apartment and Balcony – Room Only – £162

Al Sharq Hotel

Al Sharq Hotel is ideal for budget travelers, located in City Centre. It’s just 13 km away from Dubai Airport. The Al Sharq Hotel provides easy access to shopping centres, museums, heritage sites, playgrounds and the beach. The interior design of this hotel is dominated by Arabic style, with spacious rooms, high quality furniture and modern space management technology. All rooms have a separate living area and a renovated interior.

Room 1  ( 2 Adults )

• Executive One Bedroom Apartment including English Breakfast – £97

Arabian Courtyard Hotel

Located at a walking distance to the historic bastakiya, Dubai Creek, abra , meena bazaar and the textile market, the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa offers an unbeatable location in old Dubai opposite the Dubai Museum.

The Arabian Courtyard Hotel is award-winning hotel with flavours of vibrant Arabic tradition, top notch facilities plus a quality service, makes an ideal base to set off each day on your Arabian adventures. Only a short drive to Sheikh Zayed Road, the business hub of Dubai and DWTC exhibition halls.

• Room 1  ( 2 Adults )

£104 to £193 per room

K Porte Inn

A few minutes away from Dubai Airport and in the middle of the business and shopping centers of Deira lies K Porte Inn. It’s a 3 star hotel that provides you with a service that is synonymous with Arabian Hospitality, offering a selection of restaurants and cafes, plus a lively nightclub for evening entertainment.

In addition to that it include facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and massage rooms. Close by is the Gold Souk, Dowtown Burj Dubai and the World Trade Centre Exhibition Halls.

• Room 1  ( 2 Adults )

£83 per room

Ramada Dubai

Ramada Dubai is located adjacent to the Bur Juman Shopping Center which is less than a mile from the World Trade Center and approximately seven miles from Dubai International Airport. Ramada Dubai also comes within a mile of the Dubai Museum, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and Dubai Zoo.

All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, split-level interiors, complimentary tea/coffee facilities, private bathrooms, international direct-dial telephones, minibars, safes, satellite TV, and separate work and living areas. If you must know the hotel will be going under maintenence is April and there will be no access to swimming pool until end of April 2009.

• Room 1  ( 2 Adults )

£94 to £116 per room

Buying travel insurance is an easy, affordable way of being prepared for anything as you set out to take that all important trip, and it can make any bit of travel so much more enjoyable. Just imagine, not having to worry if the airline loses your luggage, or if you end up spraining your ankle as you leave a business meeting. Everything is covered, which means you will have the all important peace of mind you should have when traveling. There are several reasons for buying travel insurance, but when a group of travelers who had coverage were asked what factors were most important when they decided to purchase it, the responses varied. The majority seemed to be worried about what would happen if their possessions were lost or stolen, or if their baggage was lost en route. While these are rather crucial reasons to have travel insurance, there are several others as well, and some of them you may not have considered.

* Business Bankruptcy. This is a rather more common occurrence then you might think. Cruise lines, airlines, and even hotels/resorts go bankrupt all the time, and the chances of you getting your money back are slim to none.

* Accommodation Trouble. Have you ever gone to check into resort that you already places a deposit down for, only to find out that there was a problem, and, not only do they have no record of your payment, but they refuse to offer you further accommodations until either they can sort it our, or you can pay the fee again? This takes time, and money you probably won’t have to spare.

* Extreme Weather. A bad storm, like a hurricane, tornado, or other natural disasters can happen anyway, and without much warning. You should always plan for a possible evacuation. * Violent Attacks. With the number of terrorist activities being reported all over the world, you want to be prepared if something happens, either before or after you have arrived at your destination.

* Medical Emergencies. Whether you break your arm, or you end up eating some bad chicken on the plane, if something happens that lands you in the hospital, insurance is something you will desperately need. Especially if you wind up needing to spend a few weeks in that country.

These are just a few of the less obvious scenarios that often people don’t consider, and they don’t even cover the most obvious reasons for making sure you have insurance, such as canceled flights, stolen luggage, stolen passport/money, or just having to cancel your trip before it starts. With so many risks, it should be easy to see why travel insurance will always be the most important thing you should pack before you step out on your trip.