The shooting of a British couple on honeymoon in Antigua has been dominating the press this week.
Understandably, the news has frightened customers planning a trip to Antigua, and some are even cancelling or switching to another destination.
The news has also sparked fears about the safety of the Caribbean in general. Agents have called for tour operators to review the security of all the hotels they feature in the region.
What happened to Catherine Mullany and her husband is very tragic, and frightening. However, we have to keep it in perspective.
Mullany is the first tourist to be murdered in Antigua for ten years. Crime can happen anywhere and at any time. It is a shame the island - which relies heavily on tourism - has to suffer because of one horrific act.
(Above: Cocos Hotel, where the couple was staying)