What to be afraid of this summer and what to do about it. How about you? What are you afraid of, and what should you be afraid of? Let’s do a lightning round of travel phobias.

Disruptions. Travel advisers say they’re seeing increased anxiety levels when it comes to delays and cancellations. “It’s probably among travelers’ most common fears, especially during the busy summer season,” says Mercedes Zach, a travel expert at ASAP Tickets. “Weather, strikes, aircraft maintenance delays and staffing shortages can cause significant problems across the travel industry, resulting in thousands of missed flights.” What to do about it: Book tickets that offer flexible change policies and consider a travel insurance policy that covers long delays and cancellations. Natural disasters. The Los Angeles fires in January have made everyone hyperaware that Mother Nature could be a wild card this summer. “I’ve had a surge of people inquiring about natural disasters,” says Sunil Gupta, the co-founder of a tour operator in India. “The wildfires have shown us that even the most sought-after destinations aren’t untouchable.” Continue reading here.