Travel insurance can help financially protect you if you need to cancel or interrupt your trip early.

The first step is to determine which financial risks you want covered during your trip. You can do this by assessing the type of trip you plan to take and any personal concerns you may have.

Planning a trip? CNBC Select explains what you need to know about travel insurance and lists the best providers.

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