Kingston is the largest city and the capital of Jamaica, one of the most exotic Caribbean Islands. The disastrous earthquake of the late seventeenth century that hit Port Royal resulted in the transformation of once an agricultural land into the most important city of Jamaica. From Spanish, Town Kingston became the new capital and most influential city of the Jamaican world. The city is reflective of strikingly contrasting city life and is hence divided into the New town and downtown. The New town is certainly more progressive and developed and shows blatant signs of modernization. It is in New town you will land when you will take a flight to Kingston. So if you want to dare yourself into some strikingly glamorous vacations this yearbook a cheap ticket to Kingston and witness yourself what this beautiful Caribbean has got to offer you.
Kingston was founded on the settlement of population from the nearby town who were basically of African descent. But later the city attracted immigrants from Europe and Asia is a demographically diverse city whose multi-coloured population is beautifully knitted together to the integrity of the city. The multiplicity of the population adds colour to the palette of Kingston cultural life. The city has the dynamism of activities and certainly the cuisines that are indigenous to all those different ethnicities. So one in Jamaica you will not get bored with city life, every day and every instance will provide you with a different taste to entertain yourself better. It is not only that Kingston has a rich cultural life but it also has the most influential economic activity in entire Jamaica. This important commercial and financial hub of the country also has the best tourist attractions that have been carefully preserved from the chapters of history. And of course, the city which lies on the southeast coast of the Jamaican island has the best beaches open for sunbathing and strolling leisurely.
Kingston which is located in the backdrop of Blue Mountains and is connected to Port Royal through a sand spit has by default two important spots to attract nature and history lover. Port Royal that was once known as the richest and wickedest city of the world was also commonly known as the world’s pirate capital. The very town which is now a part of Kingston was destroyed completely by the earthquake following which Kingston was discovered. It was the godly haven of the pirate f the seventeenth century and the site was later marked as the sign of seeking forgiveness from God. It was a common myth that the entire harbour was destroyed taking away many lives as a punishment from God on all the evil doings held on the Port. This historical site of wrath is preserved as a part of the founding reasons for the creation of the city of Kingston. There is a museum in Port Royal that exhibits remains of the artefacts belonging to once pirates’ land. Fort Charles and Rocky Fort that one belonged to the pirates’ legacy are preserved adding to the archaeological wealth of today’s Kingston. The most significant Saint Peter’s Church that was later built in the 18th century for seeking mercy from God from the disaster is one of the historical gems of the city today.
When you have booked yourself a cheap flight to Kingston, and land there then try to get a hint of every bit of nature, history and culture in the lovely city of the Caribbean. Kingston is the homeland of the legendary Bob Marley so paying tribute to the iconic legend is a must do an activity. Visit the house and recording studio of Bob Marley that has been carefully restored by the authorities and feel the rhythm of revolution in your heart.
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