Medical tourism can be risky without thorough research and preparation. Make sure you properly research the accreditation of your healthcare providers in advance, contact your regular doctor, arrange any additional assistance as needed, and secure sufficient insurance coverage before you go. Are you considering traveling abroad for a medical procedure? Are you wondering what you…
Traveling abroad can be an exciting and enriching experience, but protecting your health should be a top priority. Vaccines such as those for influenza, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B, and yellow fever are often essential, depending on your destination and planned activities. In this Pacific Prime article, we will look at the vaccines you…
Generally, travel vaccines are not covered by regular health insurance plans. This is because they’re not considered “routine immunizations,” such as influenza or typhoid fever shots. It’s likely that you need to pay for travel vaccines out-of-pocket. However, some private medical insurance may cover them. Getting the right vaccinations before your trip is essential for…
While you may have heard concerns about safety in Argentina, it’s important to consider the broader economic and political context. This country is not defined by violent drug cartels or tourists facing threats on the beach. In fact, many locals are struggling, with nearly 50% of the population living in poverty, and Argentina is one…
Hilton Trends Report 2025 unveiled 4 vacation trends of 2025, including ‘Go Getaways’ to get your adrenaline pumping, ‘Sleep Tourizzzm’ to make up for your bedtime, ‘Time Travel’ to relive the good old days, and ‘Slow Travel’ to immerse yourself in the local culture. As the trend shows, the world is embracing vacations in all…
Here’s the thing about resort towns in Mexico: it is very easy to spend money unnecessarily. In Playa del Carmen, stores like Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21 decorate the main street. From a Rolex to a year’s supply of Viagra, everything is available for the eager buyer. What’s not immediately obvious is that almost everything…
Pacific Prime believes in investing in the education of our future generations and has an ongoing program of scholarships in hopes of doing this. Recently, we provided students with the chance to receive USD $1000 by submitting an essay based on health, travel, diversity, education or all of the above. Three individuals were selected to receive…
The Philippines is an archipelago made up of more than 7,000 individual islands located on the eastern edge of Asia. With over 100 million citizens, the Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world, offering visitors a wide variety of ethnicities, cultures, and different people to meet. The country itself is very…
Holiday-makers, beware! Using lots of personal experience, considerable prejudice, limited scientific data and an empty stomach, we provide you with a (tongue-in-cheek) list of the unhealthiest countries for travellers to eat in.
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