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Squeezed between the Blue Mountains and the world’s seventh-largest natural harbor, Kingston simultaneously impresses you with its setting and overwhelms you with its size, noise and traffic. This is the island’s cultural and economic heart, a lively crucible of music and politics. Like a plate of spicy jerk washed down with a cold Red Stripe beer, a visit to Kingston is essential to taste the rich excitement of... Read More

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Where to party in Jamaica after dark

From reggae to dancehall, few countries are so defined by their music as Jamaica. For its size, the country produces more music than any other place on earth, and its beats and bass lines have been drawing visitors looking for a good time for decades. So put on your dancing shoes, take a sip of rum and get ready to stay up until the small hours as we guide you around some of the island’s best nightlife.

Most tourists start their trip by flying into Montego Bay. Bar hopping along the Hip Strip is an easy way to slip into the vibe. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is a perennial favourite, and while some might call its cruise party atmosphere tacky, it’s also popular with local middle-class Jamaicans. Better still, head to Pier One, Montego Bay’s most popular nightclub, for some loud riddims to see you late into the night: dress to impress.
Paul Clammer
Lonely Planet Writer

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