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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
    Many people are concerned about safety when they travel to Jamaica, as...
Last edited: July 18, 2006
History 
Founding     The history of Kingston is tied up with Jamaica's history of...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Climate     Kingston's tropical climate fluctuates little throughout the year...
Last edited: January 14, 2007
General Information 
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, and worth a visit.  From Kingston, a trip...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     Norman Manley International Airport is located half way along a 10...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Spanish Town     This historic city was the capital of Jamaica under Spanish...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Events & Festivals 
Bob Marley Week     This event is held every year the week of Bob Marley's...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Family Travel 
Hope Botanical Gardens     This oasis in the middle of Kingston is the perfect...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Bob Marley Museum     Bob Marley was responsible for bringing Jamaica's...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Nightlife 
    It should be no problem in Kingston to find something to do at night. Bars...
Last edited: May 19, 2008
The Performing Arts 
Kingston is known as a cultural center of the Caribbean, and the Jamaican...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Devon House 
Devon House has some fantastic Ice Cream. Don't let the long line deter you from
Last edited: December 31, 2007
Hollywell Park 
Hollywell National Park and is located approximately 20 miles out of Kingston...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
Trench Town 
Trench Town was the home of Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh. Once a fairly nice area...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Red Bones Blues Cafe 
Redbones Blues Cafe is a great choice for casual dining in New Kingston. Menu...
Last edited: May 31, 2008
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Inside Jamaica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency is the Jamaican dollar (JD) which currently has an exchange rate...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Accoding to the US State Department webpage on Jamaica, travelers entering...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 119 for police emergency.
Last edited: January 16, 2006
Important Phrases 
  The local dialect in Jamaica is Patois.  It is a broken English mixed with...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Telephones 
Jamaicans are mad for their cell phones.  If you are staying at a resort, you...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Though many places do not allow tipping, most Jamaicans will appreciate the...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
Customs 
Many items can be purchased in Jamaica duty free, but most countries have...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
resort abbreviations 
BBB    ~ Beaches Boscobel BSB    ~ Beaches Sandy Bay BN      ~Beaches Negril...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Vendors, Solicitors, Peddlers etc... 
One thing that every first time visitor to Jamaica should have a clear...
Last edited: May 17, 2006
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