Welcome to the first edition of the new Caribbean Culture newsletter! The newsletter, which will be sent to subscribers every Sunday, will give you the latest scoop on topics about the Caribbean for you to use in your plans, dreams and studies.

Some of the topics that we’ll cover this week are:

A flyover of Caribbean Islands from top to bottom! Do you know how far it is from Antigua to Miami? Well, this article will help you figure it out – and help you determine how easy it is to hop from one island to another.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170398.asp

Would you like to bring a little taste of the islands into your kitchen on a cold winter day? Check out this recipe for warm and creamy Island Pumpkin Soup:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23137.asp

As the new editor for the Caribbean Culture site at BellaOnline, I hope to bring you information that you can both use and enjoy. You can expect to see details on each island, travel tips, cultural and historical facts, recipes, and reviews of Caribbean books, music and periodicals. You’ll find information that helps you plan trips and parties, write reports, and experience new aspects of the culture.

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I hope you’ll subscribe and continue to drop in on the Caribbean Culture site often! And if you have any ideas for articles, I’d love to hear them!