Memorial Day is soon upon us, and with it, theofficial start of summer. As the three day weekend approaches, manyindividuals plan on traveling with friends and family. In fact,more than 41.5 million Americans are expected to hit the roads thisyear, according to CNBC.

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While some fly over the weekend, many choose to drive despitethe rising price of gasoline. Unsurprisingly, theinflux of vehicles on the road results in congested highways.After a long journey, the last thing any traveler wantsto encounter is a snag with their hotel or rentalreservation.

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Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison site,recently revealed six vacation nightmares their travelers have reported. They also explainedwhy these situations don't fall under travel insurance coverage. Ofcourse, there are many scenarios that are covered by travelinsurance, such as terrorism, inclement weather or a naturaldisaster, among others.

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Whether you're simply driving down the coast or planning a biggetaway overseas, don't let these six travel scenarios hinder thestart of your summer.

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Related: Best summer vacation spots, according to U.S.News

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