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Kingston Travel Guide: 120 reviews and 176 photos

I visited Kingston on business for two weeks in March 2005, staying at the Hilton Hotel (see tip) for the first week and a serviced apartment for the second.

I didn't get to see a huge amount of the city except for one trip through the ghettoes which was very interesting (see travelougue), although I did pick up a few tips which may be of interest to other travellers.

Last visit to Kingston: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Mar 30, 2005
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Reviews (10)

Gwong Wo restaurant, kingston. - Kingston

A very decent Chinese Restaurants (1)

I was generally quite surprised by the numbers of Asian people in Jamaica, both Southern Asian and Chinese. This has led... more travel advice

Devon House courtyard, Kingston, Jamaica. - Kingston

We all scream for ice cream. Things to Do (2)

In the Devon House courtyard complex is an ice cream parlour called I-Scream. You know the old kids rhyme, "I scream,... more travel advice

The best patties in Jamaica. Things to Do (2)

In Kingston, you should visit the Devon house courtyard with it's lovely shops and shady seats. My favourite shop in the... more travel advice

Rum, Roast and Royals, Devon House, Kingston. - Kingston

Just as the name suggests Shopping (1)

The Rum, Roast and Royals shop in the Devon House courtyard, is excellent. As the name suggests, it carries a large... more travel advice

Nightlife (3)
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Transportation (1)
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Travelogues (1)

Written Mar 30, 2005

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A trip you should take but probably can’t.

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willy_wonka Nov 29, 2010 at 9:37 PM Report Abuse

an interesting read with the TL fergy. i went to negril and thought that was bad enough - constantly hassled. its a real shame its so violent, because most people are nice and the country has alot to offer. i hope it improves. nice work.
jumpingnorman Feb 12, 2009 at 11:59 AM Report Abuse

Nice Jamaica tips and pics...thanks for sharing, Fergy, Greetings from AZ, Norman :)
jgemini65 Sep 28, 2008 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

Hope to visit many more of these beautiful islands!
sam2sam Apr 2, 2007 at 3:38 PM Report Abuse

BUYER BEWARE. This establishment has a slew of FAKE cuban cigars. Badly stored fake cuban cigars. Any seasoned cigar smoker will be able to pick up on this sham from the get go. Now on to the wines. They do have a nice selection.
tahoesasha Jan 8, 2007 at 8:14 PM Report Abuse

Excellent travelogue! Your friend was generous to take your safety into his hands and show you the real situation.
Pete.Gibson Oct 27, 2005 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

Kingston, Jamaica Ive never been to the caribean..look forward to getting there one day..some good tips here..Thanks
kooka3 Jul 17, 2005 at 7:19 PM Report Abuse

Good Kingston page! Haven't gotten to that end of the island yet - hopefully soon.
850prc Jul 17, 2005 at 6:57 PM Report Abuse

Terrific Jamaica page, Mon. : ) Thanks for visiting my still-in-birth Australia page. BTW, I met the "other" Fergie in NYC last fall, at a Broadway show. Greetings from Florida.
Bangkokjoe Apr 30, 2005 at 3:36 AM Report Abuse

Insightful travellogue, well worth a read, Cheers, Ian
aussirose Apr 28, 2005 at 7:04 AM Report Abuse

My Goodness Fergy!.., your travelogue says it all. What a shame such a beautiful place is ruined with horrible violence. Hopfully it will change soon. Thanx for sharing. Cheers, Ann :o)