Can You Afford A Travel Medical Emergency?

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Do you have any idea how much an ambulance ride costs? How about an air ambulance? If you said a few thousand dollars, well, then you’re more than a few thousand dollars short. One man in New York got hit with an astounding $653,000 bill when he had a heart attack aboard a cruise ship […]


How a SkyMed Emergency Medical Evacuation Works

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According to the dictionary, a “medical evacuation”—also known as “medevac”—is defined as the “transport of persons, usually by some form of air transportation, to a place, usually the closest health facility, where they can receive medical care.” At SkyMed, we define “medical evacuation” as taking you home*—or to your hometown hospital—should a critical illness or […]


Top 5 Safest Beaches For Kids In The Riviera Nayarit

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The Riviera Nayarit offers hundreds of miles of beaches along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, with one that’s perfect for every kind of vacation. The destination is a favorite for families for many reasons, including plenty of safe beaches for the kiddos. Below we invite you to take a peek at the Top 5 Safest Beaches for the […]


Testimonial: Heart Attack in Mexico Requires Life Flight to Arizona

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When Douglas Miller, an ex-pat living in Guadalajara, Mexico, began having light chest pains, he consulted a cardiologist who quickly suggested a heart catheterization to determine the cause. According to friend Kerri Moon, Douglas was told in no uncertain terms that he needed surgery immediately. “[We] made the call [to SkyMed] together upon first hearing […]


Fun After Dark

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Have you ever heard of Dark-Sky Reserves? According to the International Dark-Sky Association, an IDA International Dark Sky Reserve is “a public or private land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage, and/or public enjoyment.” According to those […]


6 Amazing Natural Wonders For Your #Bucketlist  

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The world is opening back up, are you ready for some adventure? Start planning from your armchair and, when you’re ready, contact your Personal SkyMed Travel Advisor to book your trip! Pick one or many to put on your bucketlist—you’re practically guaranteed unforgettable memories and an enviable photo library. The Hot Springs at Tolantongo (Mexico) […]