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 Roy Berger President/CEO On April 1 our MedjetAssist Plus program just became a little bit more comprehensive. No foolin.~
The very popular adjunct to our regular MedjetAssist membership underwent a bit of spring cleaning and a facelift to give more benefits to the program under the watchful eye of Director of Product Development Cathy Rollins.
"We've taken the great features of the existing Plus program and enhanced them in addition to creating new benefits for our members," Ms. Rollins said. "We think the MedjetAssist members will like what they see!"
Leading the way on the new MedjetAssist Plus is our partnership with MedFlash, which can be best described as a revolutionary service in the next generation of medical alert bracelets. Now with MedFlash, our Plus members will have secure maintenance of medical and personal record information both online and through a handy flash drive that will play on any PC with a USB port. And, you can attach it right to your key chain. It allows pertinent personal information immediately available in any emergency situation.
Of course the very popular free international cell phone rental feature will remain in our partnership with CellHire.
All Plus members will have their daily rental charge waived and be supplied with one cell phone number that works in 150 countries. You just pay shipping and airtime charges.
And for those that need a satellite phone rental for cruise ships and other areas not serviced by cellular providers, we have also negotiated discounted low rates through CellHire.
Through our partnership with Air Security International in
And of course the popular Cash Advance feature of our program will remain. Plus members will have access to up to $50,000 to take care of unforeseen medical expenses with approved repayment guarantee while away from home.
We are also working daily to increase the Plus Member Rewards & Discount area of the program. And coming in May we have negotiated a very special 'personal shopper' arrangement with Neiman Marcus that we think our members will really like.
How much? A very reasonable $119 annually for all this and more as we continue to add features. Our existing Plus program was very well received in the past and we think our members will love the new look of MedjetAssist Plus.
For additional information click here or send Cathy Rollins a note at CRollins@medjet.com
Till next month- safe travels.
President/CEO MedjetAssist
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Website & Travel Tips
Will's Website Tip
Johnny Jet
On a recent trip to Los Angeles I had the pleasure of meeting a very cool guy that just so happens has a very cool website and blog, Johnny Jet. So what makes Johnny Jet a good blogger? Well, a while back while Johnny was traveling a 26-state recruiting territory he learned traveling in style on a tight budget was actually not impossible. In fact, with a little research, it was actually not so hard. So he started a weekly newsletter to share his tips. That newsletter turned into a website that USAToday made their website pick of the week. Now Johnny's travel writing projects are his full time job, which brings me to his blog. What I like about Johnny Jet's Travel Blog is that it has everything from websites tips like WorldTaxiMeter.com to breaking travel news like Aloha Airlines filing for Chapter 11. The really good news here is that there is a high likelihood that Johnny Jet could be contributing some of his vast travel knowledge to the Medjet eNewsletter and the Medjet Blog in the very near future.
 Rudy Maxa’s World: Las Vegas Top Eight Hot List
Best Bistro: Bouchon in The Venetian. If you can’t get a reservation at The French Laundry in the Napa Valley, try Thomas Keller’s version of a bistro in Vegas. It’s all good. Reservations: 702-414-6200. Second-Best Non-Gambling Activity in Vegas: Can there be any better way to spend 90 minutes than seeing the bejeweled capes and pianos once owned by the one, the only Liberace? You won’t feel badly checking out his outrageous cars and the world’s largest rhinestone (at 50 pounds) if you remember your entrance fee benefits the late showman’s charitable foundation. 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-798-5595. Best celebrity-chef French restaurants: Restaurant Guy Savoy (877-346-4642) at Caesar’s Palace and Joël Robuchon (702-891-7925) and his adjacent, informal eatery, L’Atelier (702-891-7358), both at the MGM Grand. The tab at Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon can head north of $400 per person—and worth every penny of that—but L’ Atelier is fun and terrific at about a quarter of that per diner. Best Haircut: From Sal Jeppi at Caesar’s Palace. Figure on $100+ for an unforgettable clip, shave, and lots of hot towel treatments while Frank croons on the stereo. Book early at 702-731-7210. Wildest Pool Scenes: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the 20-something hard bodies visiting from Los Angeles—get there early on Sunday for the biggest party. For a more sedate setting, it’s the adult-only Moorea Beach Club at the Mandalay Bay with opium beds, cocktails, and butler service. Topless sunbathing permitted. Best Quickie, Drive-In Wedding Spot: Little Chapel of the West, (4617 Las Vegas Blvd., 702-739-7971). Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, Mickey Rooney, Dudley Moore, Betty Grable and Harry James . . . all got hitched here. For about $200, you can have the works, including a garter. Open 8 a.m. ‘til midnight. Renewal of vows a house specialty. Best Impressionist: Danny Gans at the Mirage. When he’s not thanking God for his talents, Gans is a doppelganger for dozens of celebs, dead and alive. Tickets, $100 + tax; 702-792-7777. |
Traveling Healthy & Safe With John Gobbels, MedjetAssist VP/COO
Safe Travel
This month we’ll switch gears and look at some tips for travelers as it relates to Travel Safety. While most of this will seem like common sense, taking a few preventative steps will ensure a great vacation or business trip.
Make sure you carry with you at all time a list of emergency contact numbers for home, your physician information and any significant past medical history that could be important if you have a medical emergency and can't relay this information. Office supply stores can laminate the document for you or just cover it with clear tape to extend the life of the document.
Take a hard-copy of your passport and drivers license with you on your journey. Make sure you keep these documents separate from the originals. It’s also a good idea to leave copies of these documents with a friend or family member back home in the event that you misplace both sets.
If you use credit cards, make sure you bring two different cards such as an American Express and your Visa Card as some countries or locations may not accept certain types. Don’t carry the cards together and ask the card issuer for the process to lock the card in the event of loss or theft. Make sure that number is in your list of emergency numbers you made before your trip.
As 'Cash is King', make sure you don’t carry all your greenbacks in one place. Instead, store small amounts in separate areas in your luggage or on your person. Those of you who carry your wallet and documents around your neck should be very cautious. While it’s convenient, it’s an easy grab point for someone to disembark with your cash, cards, and documents.
Make sure your MedjetAssist Membership is up to date before you leave and also pack away your basic medical kit for those small emergencies.
Taking a few simple steps before you travel can save your vacation and a lot of stress.
Stay Safe and Travel Smart,
John
Carry-On
Power Trip
 I have touched on this subject recently but would like to revisit it because the more I think about it the more practical and brilliant it seems to be. What I am talking about is a member tip from some time back that suggested taking along a power strip in your carry-on bag. That way when you're sitting at the airport and you cannot find an available outlet you can at least have the opportunity to politely ask the traveler connected to the one and only plug in the terminal if you could plug in your power strip and share the precious power. You may even find yourself the most popular person at the gate as others notice your clever and abundant source of electricity. Want More Travel Tips?
Something old something new, the Medjet blog has tips and suggestions for everything from subway directions to the Medjet motorcycle protection program. Looking for something specific? You can even run a keyword search in the lower right hand corner. Check it all out by clicking on the button below.
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Here is a sampling of some of the city pairs that saw MedjetAssist medical transport activity over the past thirty days:
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In an instant your dream vacation can turn into a medical nightmare and our newly produced member testimonial webisodes prove it. Click on the button below and watch as the webisodes take you through three transports ranging from skiing accidents to cape buffalo attacks. Follow the Medjet team of specialists as they fly to the scene and return injured members to their hospital of choice. Hear from the members and get their viewpoint of incredible journeys from desperate phone call to recovery.  |
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FEATURE DESTINATION - By International Expeditions |
 Few places arouse more fascination and curiosity than Egypt. Flowing through the country’s desert, the great Nile River has supported large populations along its lush, fertile banks for centuries. Chart a course aboard a private plane and luxurious ship as you walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs to some of the greatest monuments in the world on International Expeditions’ new 15-day Wings Over the Nile journey. Traveling with only the best Egyptologists and guides, you’ll explore Egypt and Jordan in true style and at a comfortable pace: discover the kingdom of the Pharaohs; fly deep into the Sinai to the 6th-century St. Catherine’s Monastery; prepare traditional Jordanian dishes alongside locals; and explore the ancient ruins of Petra and Jerash.
You’ll explore it all — Egypt and Jordan — in true style, by private chartered plane. Aboard International Expeditions’ 50-seat Dash 7, you’ll fly between destinations within Egypt and across the Sinai to Jordan in a group of only 38 guests, meaning you’ll travel in comfort and make the most of your time.
Soar above the Nile and discover Egypt and Jordan as few people ever will! Prices for this 15-day journey start at just $5,795 per person, double occupancy and include accommodations, private chartered flights within Egypt and to Jordan, most meals, ground transportation, guides, group transfers for arrival/departure flights and most tips. Ask your preferred travel agent for more information on booking this trip, or contact International Expeditions at 800-633-4734 or online at www.ietravel.com/wingsovernile. |
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MEDJETASSIST |
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 The New MedjetAssist Plus
In case of an emergency you have a Medjet membership. One that includes medical transport to virtually anywhere 150 miles away from home. Now is the time to make the most of your membership by upgrading it to the new MedjetAssist Plus program. Our new Plus program has more unique advantages than ever - making this elite program a must have for smart and savvy traveler.
For only $119 more you get all the current advantages of your MedjetAssist membership Plus:
Click on the button above to find out more about this fantastic new offering from Medjet. *With approved repayment guarantee
**Please note that the Specialty Hospital benefit will no longer be offered to regular MedjetAssist plan members after 4/1/08 unless they are also members of the Plus program. All current annual members will continue to receive the Specialty Hospital benefit even upon future renewals as long as the member does not let their membership lapse before renewing.
Benefit Focus
Medical Referral
MedjetAssist representatives will provide contact information for doctors and hospitals in the area in which the member is traveling. Telephone interpretation can also be provided when necessary. The selection and payment of the medical provider remain the member's responsibility.
 Corporate/Group Enrollment
We all know how important it is to protect an organization's most prized assets; its people! Interested in learning more about how simple it is to protect your team with MedjetAssist? Ask your travel agent for more information on MedjetAssist corporate and group programs. Or, take a moment to complete the brief form on our website so we may contact you. Make sure your staff can travel with confidence. Make sure your staff travels with MedjetAssist!
Show & Tell
Send us your travel tips and comments and you might see your recommendations in next month’s newsletter. Send your ideas and suggestions to marketing@medjetassist.com with the headline NEWSLETTER SUGGESTION. |
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TRAVEL WITH SAFETY AND STYLE |
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Be the envy of your traveling companions and pick up great MedjetAssist travel necessities. While you’re at it, buy something unique for your friends and family so that they can be savvy travelers as well.
MedjetAssist Deluxe Luggage Tag  This supple rich brown luggage tag boasts beautiful white stitching, a silver clasp and an embossed MedjetAssist logo. Not only does this luggage tag look stylish but it is functional too with a slide out holder that houses and protects your business card, ID tag or your complimentary MedjetAssist luggage tag. So look smart and, best of all, find you bag easier with the new MedjetAssist deluxe luggage tag. Available for only $15.00 by calling 1-800- 5-ASSIST. MedjetAssist All-in-One Travel Bag Authorized Medical Kit
 MedjetAssist Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christopher Rosko, has approved this medical kit to cover the basic medical needs of our members when they travel. It includes basic first-aid supplies and common medications for routine, simple illnesses. Available to MedjetAssist members at $35.00 each. Call 1-800-5-ASSIST for details or to place an order. Click here for the Medical Kit contents. MedjetAssist Passport Holder  Details such as white stitching and an embossed MedjetAssist logo accentuate this stylish passport holder. Style meets function on the inside with compartments for everything from your passport to your MedjetAssist card. Also included is an insert that contains important information regarding MedjetAssist services, helpful phone numbers for the international traveler and an area for you to write in your own important numbers. Available to our members at just $20.00, including shipping and a gift box. Call 1-800-5-ASSIST for details or to place an order. |
Designed with a separate, zippered laptop compartment, our Travel Bag is fashioned of heavyweight fabric and is embroidered with the MedjetAssist logo. Available to our members at just $37.50, including shipping. Call us toll free at 1-800-5-ASSIST for details or to place an order. |
1-800-5-ASSIST (1-800-527-7478) • www.medjet.com
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