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Visit the Philippines - 4 Top Reasons to Vacation Here
By Allan E Miller

If you want a holiday you will remember forever then the Philippines should be your top tourist destination. With 7,107 islands inhabited by some of the most friendly and hospitable people in the world, the Philippines teems with tourist destinations. Here you have it all from uninhabited tropical islands, pristine white beaches, scenic sunsets, challenging surf sites, clear dive sites, beautiful mountains, and unique wildlife - natural jewels in a tropical setting.

The Philippines is one of the few English speaking countries in Asia and yet it has an incredible, diverse culture and history that is waiting for you around every corner. Just come and discover it yourself. But be warned - you could spend a lifetime here and never begin to see it all!

Medical Tourism Still Booms Despite Recession
By Elizabeth Neely

As economies began to falter last fall, there were many predictions how this would play out for the young but booming medical tourism industry. With several months of shaky economic news now in the past, some interesting trends are starting to emerge, most of which add fuel to medical tourism's growth.

One shift becoming evident is the dip in requests for surgery overseas where there's no medical urgency, such as tummy tucks, chiseled noses and dental veneers. There's a corresponding uptick in serious surgery--such as knee replacements, bypass surgery, spine fusion, hip resurfacing. Assuming equal quality and significant savings, a recent Gallop poll shows only 20 percent would travel abroad for cosmetic surgery, while 40% would travel for alternative treatment for a major medical problem.