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Doxycycline: The Most Important Thing in Your Suitcase

Malaria is a serious concern for travelers heading to certain tropical and sub-tropical destinations, especially Africa, South Asia and South America. The disease is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito which injects the disease-causing parasite, Plasmodium, into its human host through its saliva during a blood meal. There are five different species responsible for malaria in humans, and they vary in the severity of disease they cause. The most deadly form is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Around 1,700 malaria cases are diagnosed in the US each year in returning travelers. Malaria can be severe and even fatal if left…

Top Destinations for 2016

Argentina is one of 2016 top travel destinations

Is one of your 2016 New Year’s resolutions to travel more? If it isn’t, it should be. With the planet being more accessible than ever before and locations changing rapidly, there is plenty of motivation to get out there and explore. While some places never go out of style, here are some of the top destinations for 2016. Cuba For decades this unique Caribbean island has been the forbidden fruit for American travelers due to a travel embargo. Due to a recent shift in policy  it was announced in December that commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba will resume in 2016. Canadians have been vacationing to Cuba for years so…