The Acropolis altered its operating hours in July as a result of the extreme heat. Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis/Bloomberg The Acropolis altered its operating hours in July as a result of the extreme heat. A number of insurance providers are suggesting cooler alternative destinations on their websites. Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis/Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — With global temperatures reaching records each month this summer — and unprecedented wildfires destroying parts of Greece, Canada and Italy — heat is increasingly becoming a consideration in the way people travel. Shifting destinations is one strategy; buying travel insurance is another.

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