By Dr. Duane Chambers at Caribbean Front Desk Reprinted : Medical Tourism Magazine, 01-24-204 In a world where the pursuit of well-being is becoming increasingly necessary, Jamaica’s Caribbean Front Desk (CFD) stands at the forefront of a burgeoning health tourism industry. As a start up deeply rooted in the ethos of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, CFD is emerging as an … [Read more...]
Update: Medical Tourism in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is well known tourism destination but in recent years it has become a hub for world-class healthcare services set amidst its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culture. In this post, we'll explore how the Caribbean region, including countries like Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, is taking the global medical tourism industry by … [Read more...]
From holidaymaker to hospital patient
As the Caribbean's tourism sector continues to expand post-pandemic, is medical assistance provision keeping up? Megan Gaen investigates. Idyllic islands, beautiful beaches, tropical paradise: all synonymous with the Caribbean. Healthcare and evacuation, not so much – though possibly crucial for visitors to the region. Seeing the inside of a local hospital is not usually on the itinerary for … [Read more...]
Psychedelic mushrooms expand Jamaica tourism beyond sunshine and reggae
A new group of Jamaican resorts is promoting tourism that offers mystical experiences and stress relief through "magic mushrooms," as the Caribbean nation seeks to develop a niche industry in natural psychedelics. While mushrooms containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin remain illegal in most parts of Europe and the United States, Jamaica's government has never outlawed the … [Read more...]
Caribbean travel: Covid entry rules, island by island
Caribbean islands have reopened to international tourism. Most islands have dropped pre-arrival Covid testing for vaccinated travelers, but regulations are still particularly varied when it comes to entry protocols for unvaccinated travelers. Here are the latest developments for travel from the U.S. to each Caribbean country. To make this information easier to understand, we are segmenting each … [Read more...]
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