Kingston, Jamaica

Answer 1

Located in the northern Caribbean is Jamaica, the largest English speaking Caribbean island. The capital city, Kingston, which has a population of about 1 million people is situated in southeastern Jamaica and is known as the commercial and business center, seat of government and has most of the higher education intuitions. Kingston, Jamaica is a cultural melting pot where you will find many cultural and historical attractions, activities and festivals for the whole family. The main area for visiting tourists is in New Kingston where you will find the best hotels and entertainment spots.

When visiting Kingston, Jamaica you will quickly realize that it is a bustling city of culture and music with the blaring of the infamous reggae and the dance hall music especially in stores, shopping areas and sometimes on the street corners. Entertainment includes live open-air concerts, family-friendly plays and cultural musical-dramas, called pantomimes, as well as dance performances at the Ward Theatre and Little Theatre. In addition, you may take in a movie at one of the cinemas. Nighttime entertainment involves a visit to one of the popular clubs and sports bars on Knutsford Boulevard in the New Kingston area and Friday night happy hours at some of the hotels.

For the art and entertainment enthusiast, the Bob Marley Museum is a must-see as you view the memorabilia of Bob Marley, the icon and ambassador of reggae music. From a historical and cultural perspective, a visit to the fishing village of Port Royal, offers the Museum of Historical Archaeology and the Maritime Museum. Port Royal was once a haven for pirates in the 17th century and was partially destroyed by the 1692 earthquake. Other art attractions include the National Gallery and the Bolivar Art Gallery.

In Kingston, Jamaica your food and dining experience will be something to be remembered. The ever popular and spicy jerked meal, including chicken, pork or fish, is one of the favorites along with the national dish of ackee and salt fish. Seafood lovers are in for a treat with fresh and tasty food at Port Royal as well as from the restaurants and hotels. Jamaican pastries, especially the patties, which are pastry shells filled with meat, seafood or vegetables, are also popular for a light snack or lunch. Tastees, Mothers and Devon House are great locations for pastries and for ice cream of different flavors, visit Devon House.

If you are interested in a romantic dinner, exquisite dining, or just a delectable meal, there are many restaurants and hotels in the New Kingston area to meet your dining needs. There are also some vegetarian, Oriental and Indian restaurants as well as several fast food outlets scattered across Kingston.

You can find a wide range of tropical fruits and vegetables in Kingston, Jamaica and fresh fruit juices along with coconut water, are some of the popular drinks. Not to be outdone are the hot beverages such as the famous Blue Mountain coffee and the alcoholic drinks, including the world acclaimed Appleton Rum.

Answer 2

Yeh Mon, Kingston is the place for fun activities in the Caribbean. Situated at the waters edge, Kingston is a bee hive of international activity, from the shipping and cargo industry.

Kingston is not what you would expect from a Caribbean island. Take a guided tour of the famous Devon House, then stop for some ice cream. Reggae fans will feel right at home in the Bob Marley Museum, which is situated on the same property that he lived in. Take a short drive to the Hollywell Recreation Area where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city, while taking part in a picnic. No trip to Jamaica would be complete without a hike to the popular Blue Mountains, beware there are some challenging stages to this one.

Before you pack to return home, plan a day at Lime Cay, where the sand is perfectly white and the water is very clear. If you decide to visit during the week, bring your own food and drink.