The centre of downtown Kingston is known as Parade, from the area’s early days as the drill centre and parade grounds of the Colonial Militia. Long before Kingston took over from Spanish Town as the island’s capital city, Parade held significance as a centre of activity. When Kingston became the capital of the nation, Parade became somewhat of a public arena used for just about any imaginable purpose; public hangings and floggings were held there, and the wealthy and fashionable would meet and greet in transit. > Learn More

In the heart of the sugar-producing regions of central Westmoreland is the community of Petersfield, a no-frills one-street rural town that is home to many of the workers of the Frome Sugar Estate. Petersfield is one of the older townships on the island; in fact, it was incorporated as early as the late 17th century as a dormitory community for estate workers on the nearby Roaring River Estate. One Peter Beckford, for whom the town is named, owned the Roaring River Estate at the time. > Learn More

Located east of Treasure Beach, Lover's Leap is a sheer 1,700-foot cliff overhanging the sea. It was here that two slave lovers leaped to their deaths rather than to be separated. > Learn More

One of the oldest and most historic regions of the country, Port Royal has maintained much of its independence as well as its heritage. Once the enclave of pirates and other outlaws, there is still a strong seafaring tradition. Much of the old city, described in the 17th century as the “wickedest city in the west”, lies underwater beside the town, the result of an earthquake that in 1692 swallowed about two-thirds of the then-living space. > Learn More

Birthplace and final resting place of reggae legend, Robert "Bob" Marley. Visit the humble beginnings of this superstar in the hills of St. Ann. Chances are, you may meet Bob's mother Cedella Booker, or some of his old friends on your visit. > Learn More