Six nights into my family’s week-long Mediterranean cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, I still hadn't found the courage to tackle the Ultimate Abyss. Even the sight of the duo of slides,

How a sudden U.S. military operation disrupted Caribbean air travel, triggered mass cancellations, forced reroutes, and tested airlines’ recovery playbooks.

Saint Kitts and Nevis consistently ranks among the safest Caribbean nations on the World Travel Index as well. This twin-island country boasts low crime levels, a stable government and a close-knit population that values tourism. As a result, visitors often remark on how safe they feel walking through towns, beaches and resort areas.

The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.