GoBankingRates: “Medical Vacations Can Cut Healthcare Costs by Nearly 80% — When Experts Recommend”
Sept. 28, 2025, GoBankingRates.com — In today’s article by Chris Adams, he writes, “Medical vacations may be more common than you think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of United States residents travel internationally for medical care each year. The CDC noted medical tourism is a worldwide, multibillion-dollar market that’s growing.”
Here’s a look at what some Reddit users shared about their own medical vacation experiences, along with perspectives from a couple of financial experts. Keep in mind that airfare and other travel costs may significantly impact the amount of savings experienced during these vacations.
Financial Experts Weigh In: Marguerita Cheng, CFP and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, knows how medical vacations can save a family money. Her husband is from Indonesia and she said he’s received exceptional care from dentists in Bali for much less than he’d pay in the U.S.