Don’t you ever wish you could just board a plane or a cruise ship and visit some exotic, out-of-this-world vacation destination, but you know you can’t because you have to save money for that knee surgery, or your heart valve replacement surgery? Why not do both? Today, medical tourism gives people access to all points of the globe while saving them money at the same time.

For example, did you know:

Thailand has become famous for its excellent medical facilities and healthcare for foreigners, such as SP Cosmetic Surgery or the Yanhee Hospital, both located in Bangkok. One of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the world, Thailand’s surgeons and health care facilities are known for superlative care in cosmetic, plastic, orthopedic and cardiac care surgeries as well as for their weight loss and obesity programs, dental care and many others.

Croatia is an extremely competitive health and medical destination for safe and affordable treatments not only for neighboring Europeans, but for travelers from North and South America as well. Croatia is known for superlative care, treatments and procedures in dental and cosmetic surgery, physical therapy and rehab in facilities such as Terme Selce, located in Selce.

In recent years, medical tourism in Panama has grown nearly 20% every year as consumers seek quality yet affordable health care outside domestic borders with providers such as Ageless Wonders Panama. Panama City, Panama’s capital, is one of Central America’s most technologically advanced, modern and cosmopolitan cities in Latin America and offers amenities, accommodations, dining and entertainment options for travelers of all ages and interests.