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  1. scottygeneral avatar

    Re: 4 1/2 Days in Jamaica Mar 16-21 What not to miss?

    by scottygeneral 05 March 2012

    Don't miss Kingston - Bob Marley Museum, Port Royal, Reggae Music, culture, art,Nightlife, Bars, Clubs & Restaurants

  2. Ace1985 avatar

    Jamaica 2 - 3 weeks

    by Ace1985 29 December 2011

    Wahagwaan? (Yes, I’m already trying to learn Patwa :)) We're a young couple (< 30) traveling from Belgium, Europe. We have never …

  3. steups avatar

    Re: Nearest beach resorts to Kingston

    by steups 18 September 2011

    I think the best thing would be to catch a boat from Port Royal to Lime Cay, a gorgeous little islet just out of the harbour with blue…

  4. scottygeneral avatar

    Re: Notes about my week long trip to Jamaica

    by scottygeneral 14 May 2011

    Interesting post. You should definitely head east next time for a more authentic experience and Kingston is a diamond in the rough. Definite…

  5. damiongraves avatar

    More Random Questions About Jamaica

    by damiongraves 08 September 2010

    Hello, First, a quick note: I posted on here about a year ago, asking some random questions about a planned trip to Jamaica, and got…

  6. ohliz avatar

    RE: Drive or Public?

    by ohliz 23 June 2010

    4:30 landing? That's 2 hours to get out of the airport and into the mountains IF you arrive on time. I'd consider staying in Port Royal…

  7. youngonce avatar

    RE: Jamacian Hostels

    by youngonce 20 February 2010

    Kind of off topic here but.. Chad...Some time ago you had asked about pirates operating in the Negril area of Jamaica. There isn't a lot…

  8. MikeyMike avatar

    RE: Spanish Town

    by MikeyMike 23 October 2009

    You can easily take a taxi from the airport to Port Royal, but again if you take Ackeepods advice and hire her driver, I am sure they…

  9. ericdamgaard avatar

    Re: Spanish Town

    by ericdamgaard 23 October 2009

    Thanks a lot for all the replies. We will definitely plan our visit considering your suggestions. It looks like a stay in Port Royal on…

  10. Weaver avatar

    RE: Spanish Town

    by Weaver 23 October 2009

    I'd go with ackeepod's suggestion since she has met these folks and used this driver. The red-plate issue is totally valid and unless…

  11. italjamaicadotcom avatar

    RE: Jamaica Montego Bay - Sailing and Scuba Diving?

    by italjamaicadotcom 15 October 2009

    Port Royal (near Kingston) and Port Antonio (N.East coast) are where I have seen most of the yachties-- There are a few dive centers…

  12. jamdownron avatar

    RE: Spanish Town

    by jamdownron 15 October 2009

    the best way to see port royal, hands down, is to stay in port royal. it's been about 3 years since i've been there, but i have stayed…

  13. Weaver avatar

    RE: Snorkeling

    by Weaver 05 September 2009

    Not much to see snorkeling in Blue Lagoon itself -- water is deep and visbility poor -- but fair snorkeling at the mouth of the lagoon…

  14. Weaver avatar

    RE: Arriving in Kingston

    by Weaver 05 September 2009

    Probably around $120 - 130 USD. Morgan's Harbour is a hotel located at the edge of Port Royal..

  15. mweihe avatar

    Thoughts on my Jamaica trip

    by mweihe 03 September 2009

    Hello All, We had an amazing 8 night trip to Jamaica. Thanks to all who hooked up the great advice on this forum. I think we managed…

  16. BOOMER1 avatar

    RE: temperature of the pacific and caribbean

    by BOOMER1 24 March 2009

    Quote: "yes, but the question was why! "... Blimey....its called "nature"....but if that's not good enough for you, then here you go:…

  17. IslandDiva avatar

    Re: overnight in kingston ($20USD)

    by IslandDiva 23 December 2008

    The airport is quite far from d'town Kingston... I'm thinking at least $20USD each way? Check the old posts on this branch, there is…

  18. 34Chicago23 avatar

    Re: Kingston

    by 34Chicago23 22 September 2008

    One of the many hotels in New Kingston like the Hilton or Pegasus would be the best and safest location. Have lunch at Morgan's Harbour…

  19. jamdownron avatar

    RE: What must I see in/around Kingston?

    by jamdownron 11 July 2008

    ohliz!, ohliz! ohliz!. kinston is great.. but staying at port royal is a must! it's the best part of kingston. it takes a couple days…

  20. Weaver avatar

    RE: what the heck is there to do in kingston, jamaica on a long layover?

    by Weaver 13 June 2008

    The hotel referred to is Morgan's Harbour. So you can do the Port Royal thing, have your "fry fish and bammie", then go to the hotel.…

  21. stevep avatar

    RE: what the heck is there to do in kingston, jamaica on a long layover?

    by stevep 10 June 2008

    Take a taxi the short ride down to the old town of Port Royal, walk around the ruins & the giddy house, have a fried fish & bammy lunch…

  22. amtrakker avatar

    Jamaica Trip Notes

    by amtrakker 21 March 2008

    HI all Thanks again for all the help provided over the past month for my wanderings around Jamaica. Had a tremdously enjoyable trip,…

  23. Weaver avatar

    RE: Becah resort near Kingston

    by Weaver 16 January 2008

    Did you both forget about Morgan's Harbour, out in Port Royal? Waterfront, close to Kng.

  24. Weaver avatar

    Re: Scuba diving in Jamaica

    by Weaver 08 December 2007

    In the Kng. area I believe the Morgan's Harbour hotel, in Port Royal, offers diving. In Port Antonio Jan Lee Widener and Steve Widener,…

  25. Weaver avatar

    communication in Kingston

    by Weaver 07 August 2007

    In the Port Royal area there is Morgan's Harbour hotle. A bit pricey but nice. Buses are few and far between bu the hotle may provide…

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