You're traveling to a developed country and staying at a five-star hotel. You're healthy. You're excited about your vacation. There's nothing to worry about, right?

Wrong. Danger lurks at even the best establishments. You take the wrong kind of taxi, which breaks down in a remote rural area. Your poolside chair collapses, leaving you injured in a country where you don't speak the language. The lettuce was washed with unclean water, leaving you ill during your entire vacation.

In less-developed countries and lower quality hotels, the risks increase. Malaria and other parasitic infections are common. Standards of food safety are much lower elsewhere in the world, leaving the traveler vulnerable to salmonella, E. coli, and parasites.

Medical care in most of the world is not what we are accustomed to in the United States. Frequently hospitals are overcrowded and budgets are low. The language barrier presents further problems for ill travelers.

Naturally, you want to enjoy your trip and return home safely. But you simply don't have access to the information or products you need to prepare.

Luckily, Passport Health does. Our services are tailored to your itinerary and special medical needs. We provide vaccinations, a thorough briefing, and a report tailored to you and your trip. We also offer safety and medical products--all at one convenient location.

• Leisure Travel Consultations

• The Passport Network