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Edward Teach, the notorious pirate known as Blackbeard was born in Spanish Town 'of very creditable parents.' He went to sea at age 15 and drifted into piracy. By the turn of the 18th century he was in command of his own vessel. Blackbeard was so called because he had a beard so huge that he twisted it into tails and tied it with ribbons. Adding to his ferocious appearance, he also stick fuses under his hat and light them as he battle. It was said that he is supposed to have had 14 wives.


A cultural kaleidoscope, Jamaica’s capital city brims with scintillating sights, sounds and smells. Kingston bustles with a robust vibrancy, fitting of the island’s political, economic and social centre.
Blue Mountains
Satiate your senses in the misty blue with its cool breezes, world- famous coffee, breathtaking valley vistas, bird songs and sweet pine trees.
Spanish Town Square
Walk in the footsteps of a conquistador, pirate, governor or slave, for the past lives in the present in this grand Georgian square.
Devon House
For the city’s best ice-cream, pastry, gourmet cuisine and shopping, visit Devon House, Kingston’s favourite home.
Theatres
Dip into our nation’s creative cauldron for a taste of side splitting comedy or tear jerking drama. Kingston’s numerous theatres promise a continuous calendar of outstanding performances.
National Gallery
Housing the largest collection of Jamaican fine art, you’ll loose yourself in the variety and magnificence of the Gallery’s exhibits.
Carnival
Every Easter season, irresistible soca sounds and dazzling costumes burst onto Kingston’s streets, setting the city afire with Carnival fever.
New Kingston
Abuzz with Kingston’s highest concentration of businesses, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, this miniature metropolis is always a centre of activity.
Restaurants
For even the most discriminating palate, Kingston has something to offer. Island favourites meet international delights in settings ranging from the most elegant bistros to roadside stands.
Nightlife
When the sun sets, Kingston’s wild side comes alive. Hypnotic beats pulse from outdoor parties, street dances and clubs. There’s always somewhere to go, so if don’t leave exhausted you haven’t been at all.

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