Worried You'll Have To Cancel International Travel? Here's How To Book A More Secure Trip.

Know how to get the right kind of travel insurance, a secure VPN and other key assets.

The world can change quickly. One day, you’re planning a dream trip to Paris. The next day, you may be wondering if you should cancel your vacation because World War III is about to break out. Or, you might be afraid you won’t be allowed back into the country if a border agent finds a social media post critical of President Donald Trump.

Ongoing wars, geopolitical instability and an erratic American president mean travel anywhere in the world is unpredictable and subject to disruption at any time. The threat is significant enough that the United States Department of State issued a rare worldwide travel advisory for Americans traveling abroad.

That doesn’t mean you should scrap your travel plans. However, it does mean you should be prepared for cancellations and disruptions due to political upheaval. “The overarching advice here is simple. Be prepared for a full, COVID-style shutdown lasting for a few days as the country either absorbs the initial shock of unrest or begins to adapt to a new normal,” advises Daniel Herszberg, an international attorney and co-founder of Travel Insighter who has visited every country in the world.

We asked travel experts for their advice on how to make sure you’re prepared for anything this summer.

Get the right kind of travel insurance.