Category Archives: Air Medical Transport

Will a new vaccine prevent malaria?

Recent news reports about a new vaccine to prevent malaria has piqued the interest of travelers who are looking for an alternative that is more effective and palatable than anti-malarial drugs. Malaria is a serious life-threatening blood disease that can require air medical transport for people who are infected by it. But before contacting a…

How to Compare Travel Insurance Policies

According to Consumer Reports, travelers spend about $2 billion a year to protect themselves from the unexpected. But do they know what they are getting when they purchase travel insurance? Perhaps the bigger question is this: Do they really need it at all? Travel insurance is an umbrella term for five different types of coverage:…

Medical Tourism: Questions to Ask When Seeking Care Abroad

Traveling outside the United States for medical care is often referred to as “medical tourism.” However, Americans aren’t the only ones who travel outside their home country in search of less expensive medical care. By some estimates, medical tourism is a $100 billion industry that’s powered mainly by middle class individuals and retirees on fixed…

Tips for Traveling Outside the U.S. with Children

December is a popular month for families to travel overseas. Parents take young children to visit family or friends, or to take advantage of the weeks’-long winter break from school. It can be challenging to travel outside the United States with small children. But the experience should be safe and enjoyable. Follow these guidelines to limit…