A spate of incidents, including a kidnapping and the death of two Americans near the border, and protests among taxi drivers in Cancún, is rattling would-be tourists.
Throughout her four-decade literary career, the Guadeloupean writer has explored a global vision of the Black diaspora, and placed Caribbean life at the center.
Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.