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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 7
Tourist Guide Kingston:
Kingston, the largest city and the capital of Jamaica, is located on the south-eastern coast of the island. It is the seventh largest natural harbour in the world and has a bustling port, exporting sugar, rum and bananas. It has a population of 7,50,000 inhabitants.
Kingston, an ancient city founded in 1692 by the British, flourished as a port for slave-traders in the eighteenth century. However, hardly any visible traces of its colourful history are left in the city, primarily due to a series of natural disasters during the seventeenth century.
The city is characterised by a tropical climate. It stays warm and sunny almost all through the year, with the average temperature staying around 25°C. It rains the most during the months of May–June and September October.
Joy
10/25/2012
Overall rating: 8
Steeped in history, lovely architecture, lively bustling . Avoid late at night though. Good for shopping - uptown (St Andrew) has some lovely shops with exquisite jewelry and fashionable clothing and shoes. And if you are coming home from overseas the foreign currency will help you get a bargain (if you compare the prices taking into consideration the exchange rate). Visit places like Ammars uptown. Oh, and don't forget to try Devon House ice cream. I use to visit every Saturday/Sunday night for sundaes - there was usually a very long queue (line) but was very orderly with no pushing or fussing.
8/26/2012
Overall rating: 8
Really great city for nightlife, not many real activities though. Mostly nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Also, there are a few events that are family-oriented, but the city lends itself to a more "adult, singles-mingle" vibe. If you are looking more on the eco-activities side for fun, you will need to go to the outskirts of Kingston.
You will always be able to have fun; you just need to plan to ensure that it happens!
Not to be missed:
Strawberry Hills
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Rion
11/16/2012
Overall rating: 8
It's a decent enough place to live. Closer to the central areas of Kingston you go the more expensive it gets. Try not to get lost as you may find yourself in bad situations depending on the time of day/night. Lots of variety and things to do so you certainly will not be bored living or visiting here as long as you have the capital to back it up.
7/18/2012
Overall rating: 7
My review on Kingston is a moment to remember that the streets are constantly busy, transportation ease to access, entertainment is right at your door step. You can get access to schooling very easily and the job market is wide
Not to be missed:
Up Park Camp is a very wonderful place to be
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Heroes Circle
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cristina
9/8/2012
Overall rating: 1
I haven't been able to travel much through Kingston but I'm getting used to it. I have been in this country for only 2 weeks and I haven't seen much. Let the time flies and I will be able to say more about it.
8/30/2012
Overall rating: 5
Good place to visit. On the coast is more fun, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and may be Negril (for the quieter folks). Still all or most of the history of the nation is at its capital - Kingston.
7/25/2012
Overall rating: 9
Possibly one of the best cities in the Caribbean that provide just enough of everything a traveller needs - business; entertainment attractions accomodation shopping.
User 20166
5/7/2012
Overall rating: 10
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