Testimonial: FMCA Member Has Stroke In Prescott, Arizona

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Marvin & Deanna Pitts – Prescott, Arizona My husband, Marvin, had a major stroke on February 18, 2014, and when I recognized what was happening to him, I knew I had to act quickly so I drove him to Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona, about 15 minutes away. I went in and told […]


Foreign Car Rental: Do You Really Need An International Driving Permit?

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  The short answer is “yes,” and here’s why. While the foreign car rental companies may not care, legally you may require one especially if you get pulled over or in an accident far from home. Like many things (say, travel insurance or medical evacuation insurance) it’s better to have it and not need it, […]


Testimonial: Heart Attack On Carnival Cruise Ship Near Cozumel, Mexico

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Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Molnar – Vancouver, BC, Canada My wife and I were on board the Carnival Glory Cruise Ship near Cozumel, Mexico, when around 2:00 a.m. I had a heart attack. My wife called 911 on the ship and they had to revive me and put me on oxygen. They kept me stable and […]


World Business Culture: Doing Business in Mexico

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More than a border separates our neighbor to the south—including in the business world. While Mexico has state-of-the-art business savvy and connections and is highly sophisticated in its dealings with foreigners, it is a unique country with a business culture all its own. If you go with an open mind, however, you’ll find that it […]


Testimonial: Severe Infection Requires Vascular Surgery

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Roland and Carol Field, Springfield Oregon Roland and Carol Field, from Springfield, Oregon were visiting friends in Sun Valley, Idaho when Roland was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency Room due to severe infection in his left foot.  He was unable to walk and was admitted to the hospital and doctors quickly determined he needed […]


Through the Keyhole: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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The city of San Miguel de Allende is one of the most beautiful examples of the colonial treasures of Mexico. It seems to be a place of eternal spring, with bouquets of brightly colored flowers pouring over balconies, adorning the cobblestone streets, scenting the air in the many plazas. San Miguel de Allende was founded […]