... We didn't stay in Kingston but Ochi Rios and only spent a weekend in the rigorous capital. So unfortunately what i know of Kingston is quite limited.
When I travelled to Jamaica, like many other tourist subject to media coverage of the ghetto shoot outs and drugs in Kingston, I was quite ... Read review
Soaring 17 stories above the financial and business district of Kingston, the Jamaica ... more
Pegasus Hotel is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is within easy walking distance of many international offices, embassies, historical landmarks, cultural venues, fine restaurants and retail boutiques. From the spacious conference rooms, equipped with the technology critical in today's business environment to the lush tropical gardens, perfect for weddings and other never to be forgotten occasions, the hotel envelops guests in elegant warmth, comfort and functionality. The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel invites guests to enjoy the Olympic size outdoor pool, two lighted tennis courts and modern, well equipped fitness facilities. After a good workout or stressful business meeting, a visit to the day spa will pamper guests. The multilingual staff is available to assist guests with the 24 hour business center, event planning and secretarial services. Golf packages at the Caymanas Golf&Country Club and horseback riding and polo packages at the Kingston Polo are available upon request. The Country Kitchen restaurant serves a variety of local and International dishes and an exceptional buffet in a relaxed atmosphere, while chefs at the Columbus restaurant prepare fine Italian cuisine for dinner. Guests can also visit the 24 Hour Café on the Promenade overlooking for the pool for light meals and snacks or the Polo Lounge where the candle lit mahogany furnishings provide a relaxing ambiance perfectly suited to quiet conversation over cocktails and coffee. Each of the guestrooms of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel is tastefully decorated in understated earth tones and mahogany and features choice of one king or two double beds. Guestrooms offer a private balcony with views of the majestic Blue Mountains, Kingston Harbor or the pool and gardens. High speed Internet access is available for a nominal fe
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Soaring 17 stories above the financial and business district of Kingston, the Jamaica ... more
Pegasus Hotel is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is within easy walking distance of many international offices, embassies, historical landmarks, cultural venues, fine restaurants and retail boutiques. From the spacious conference rooms, equipped with the technology critical in today's business environment to the lush tropical gardens, perfect for weddings and other never to be forgotten occasions, the hotel envelops guests in elegant warmth, comfort and functionality. The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel invites guests to enjoy the Olympic size outdoor pool, two lighted tennis courts and modern, well equipped fitness facilities. After a good workout or stressful business meeting, a visit to the day spa will pamper guests. The multilingual staff is available to assist guests with the 24 hour business center, event planning and secretarial services. Golf packages at the Caymanas Golf&Country Club and horseback riding and polo packages at the Kingston Polo are available upon request. The Country Kitchen restaurant serves a variety of local and International dishes and an exceptional buffet in a relaxed atmosphere, while chefs at the Columbus restaurant prepare fine Italian cuisine for dinner. Guests can also visit the 24 Hour Café on the Promenade overlooking for the pool for light meals and snacks or the Polo Lounge where the candle lit mahogany furnishings provide a relaxing ambiance perfectly suited to quiet conversation over cocktails and coffee. Each of the guestrooms of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel is tastefully decorated in understated earth tones and mahogany and features choice of one king or two double beds. Guestrooms offer a private balcony with views of the majestic Blue Mountains, Kingston Harbor or the pool and gardens. High speed Internet access is available for a nominal fe
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: Fabulous diversity of ANY other capital city Disadvantages: has slums- but which city doesn't?
...Mother. We didn't stay in Kingston but Ochi Rios and only spent a weekend in the rigorous capital. So unfortunately what i know of Kingston is quite limited.
When I travelled to Jamaica, like many other tourist subject to media coverage of the ghetto shoot outs and drugs in Kingston, I was quite worried. But when I actually went there, I was quite astounded by down-town Kingston, at the severe poverty in which these people live. The ... .../>
In up-town Kingston the area is wondeful. The houses there come in various shapes and colours, breath taking really. In Jamaica it is more conventional than not, for people to build their own houses. The country's infrastructur is still developing although it isn't extremely backwards. Alot of countries that you go to you can't drink the water, in Jamaica you are fine.
The food is great!!! You can ge our usual KFC etc ... more
I went to Jamaica when I was 12 years old with my Mother. We didn't stay in Kingston but Ochi Rios and only spent a weekend in the rigorous capital. So unfortunately what i know of Kingston is quite limited.
When I travelled to Jamaica, like many other tourist subject to media coverage of the ghetto shoot outs and drugs in Kingston, I was quite worried. But when I actually went there, I was quite astounded by down-town Kingston, at the severe poverty in which these people live. The squalor was shocking- a shanty town based in the midst of beautiful buildings. But that was not the whole picture of Kingston.
You have an amazing nightlife culture, of Dance Hall music which has been transcending the Atlantic Ocean reaching the UK through various artists including Sean Paul.
The Jamaican people are extremely friendly and are very proud. They are often willing to help you and guide you around should you get lost.
Although marajiuana is readily available and illegal, you will come across it and a polite 'no, thank you' does suffice.
In up-town Kingston the area is wondeful. The houses there come in various shapes and colours, breath taking really. In Jamaica it is more conventional than not, for people to build their own houses. The country's infrastructur is still developing although it isn't extremely backwards. Alot of countries that you go to you can't drink the water, in Jamaica you are fine.
The food is great!!! You can ge our usual KFC etc but you can also taste the true flavour of Jamaica- jerk chicken which is sold by street vendors (like hotdog stands in New York City). You can get anything and everything in jamaica, from traditional Jamaican dishes such as curry and rice and peas to lobsters.
There is plent to do in Jamaica- ever fancied a helicopter ride- well why don't you go and have one?! Snorkelling is readily available and in Negril- hey had a trampoline afloat in the sea ( with a safeguard) so you could dive into the sea. There's also a place called Ric's cafe where you can dive from clif tops into the water!
Currentcy- everything in Jamaica is calculated in the US Dollars, although you can purchase things in Jamaican Dollars. Im not too sure how strong the JA Dollar is to the pound at the moment but you will find that £30 wil convert into at least $1,000 JA. Saying that the cost of living in Jamaica is much cheaper, but do be wary of taxis- you will end up sharing it with others if you pick one up in the street, and you need to keep the conversion rate in mind when you travel in taxi's as they do try to overcharge foreigners!!!
A holiday in Jamaica is a holiday in paradise, transparant waters and white sandy beaches, but Kingston shows how the harsh reality of poverty clashes with that paradise which can be for many non-holiday makers, quite a shock.
Would I recommend that you go there? Definately! I can't wait to go back there my self!
Advantages: Lot of beautiful places to see Disadvantages: has some bad areas but you never have to go near them
As soon as I stepped out at the airport - it was warm and welcoming. The landscape was beautiful and very relaxing to the eye. The food was great and the town was alive till quite late, yet contrary to what I expected, I felt pretty safe. The people were welcoming and it turned out to be a wonderful trip. The natural baths were so therapeutic and for a small fee we rented one the size of a mini swimming pool to ourselves. Up on the hills there were ... ...I would definately recommend a trip to Jamaica and will be going back to visit again - there were so many places to go - I got to see some of the historical places but still have quite a few more to see.
The dunns river falls is a beautiful freshwater fall that runs amazingly into a salt water beach - if you are brave enough you can climb it - the whit sand is so nice. Then you might want to visit Lovers leap - story has it that a slavekeeper's ...
annagra 01.05.2004
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Advantages: Weather, freshness of air, food. Disadvantages: Insects, Can be too hot at night
Im 22 now and i have been to Jamaica 12 times and i havent got bored of the place.
I dont stay in a hotel or resort which i would like to do 1 day, i stay with family; which is a cheaper alternative if your lucky enough to have family that would let you stay.
Weather: Always at least warm, hot to many, if it rains it rains hard. The freshness of the air is unbelievable, i would suck it into a big tank and condition my house air with it.
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Advantages: Fun and relaxing Disadvantages: Small children are not able to climb the falls
jerked chicken, pork or fish and curried goat to scrumptious snacks. Also they are several barbeque pits around the park so you can bring your own stuff and take advantage of them.
THE COST
To enter the park for a tour you normally have to pay or unless your vacation is all inclusive, the fees were ADULTS: $36.00usd - which is around GB£20.00, CHILD:$28.00usd - which is around GB£15.00 and that is children under 12 years and children under 3 years goes for free.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Dunn's River Falls and Park,
Ocho Rios, St Ann, Jamaica
Tel: 1876 974 2857 or 1876 974 4767
TOURIST INFORMATION:
Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)
64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel: 1876 929 9200. Fax: 1876 929 9375.
E-mail: jamaicatrv@aol.com
Website: www.jamaicatravel.com
Jamaica Tourist Board
1-2 Prince Consort Road, London ...
The Jamaican dish is "beef patties, salfish and ackee". Jamaica is a very wonderful place, very pretty. In Jamaicia you can go to the "ward theatre, lime clay beach, hellshire beach, bob marley museum, and little theatre". In fact, in Jamaica there are so many places that you can go, you will never be bored in Jamaica. There are so many sports in Jamaica to play like Cricket, Horse-racing, Soccer, Football. They are 14 parishes in Jamaica and they are, "hanover, st. mary, st. catherine, st. james, st. ann, kingston, clarendon, trewawny, st. thomas, st. andrew, westmoreland, st. elizabeth, manchester, and portland. The foods and attractions in Jamaica is fantastic, you will have the time of your life, in fact, you may not even want to leave. ...
