Moon Jamaica | Food, Accommodations, Leisure and Events Guide

Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica; it drives the island’s cultural and economic pulse. While Jamaica’s major tourist centers of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril are a surreal world straddling a party paradise inside... Learn More

The highest mountain range in Jamaica, the Blue Mountains harbor a rich history, having provided refuge for runaway slaves, transplanted French-Haitian coffee farmers, and even Bob Marley, when he sought safety and seclusion at... Learn More

The parishes of Portland and St. Thomas form Jamaica’s easternmost region and contain the island’s least exploited natural treasures. A quiet town in the center of Portland’s coast affectionately known as "Portie... Learn More

Montego Bay is the capital of St. James parish. Commonly referred to by locals as "Mobay," it's a place buzzing with cruise ships and international flights brimming with tourists. Many of these tourists spend barely a day... Learn More

St. Ann is full of rivers and gardens, thus its well-deserved nickname, “the garden parish.” Locals will pronounce Ocho Rios as any incarnation from oh-cho ree-os to oh-cho ryhas or, most commonly, simply... Learn More

Hanover and Westmoreland are Jamaica's westernmost parishes. Hanover wraps around from Montego Bay on its northeastern border to where Negril's large hotel strip overflows from Westmoreland at its western reaches. It's a... Learn More

The parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, and St. Elizabeth make up the south-central part of Jamaica. It's the place to get away from the tourist hubs and see some of the country's farmland and less-frequented coastline.... Learn More

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241. Scotchie's

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Scotchie's (11 a.m.\11 p.m daily, US$4\11) is easily the best jerk in Jamaica, serving pork, chicken, and steamed fish. Sides include breadfruit, festival, and yam. Scotchie's was forced to move back from the expanded highway and took the opportunity to redesign the dining area, adding a nice bar in the open-air courtyard.

Jerk

242. Dragon Court

Dragon Court ( 11:30 a.m.\10 p.m Mon.\Sat., US$5\18) has good dim sum every day. The shrimp dumplings are a favorite.

Jamaican

243. Tandoor

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Tandoor (Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m, Sat 12-10 p.m., Sun 12-9:30 p.m. US$10-30) was born out of the ashes of Akbar that once occupied this little piece of real estate in the heart of New Kingston. The restaurant is owned by Pushpa, whose Indian restaurant in Northside Plaza has long been the best in town.

Asian

244. Norma's

Norma's ( US$15\35) specializes in Caribbean fusion cuisine. Its founder, Norma Shirley, manages several restaurants under her name around the island. The food is on the pricey side and includes entrèes like stuffed chicken breast, oxtail, curried goat with the chef's own mango chutney, lamb chops and lobster.

Jamaican

245. Devon House I Scream

Devon House I Scream opens 11 a.m.\11 p.m daily and has some of the best ice cream around.

Cafés & Pastry Shops

246. Island Car Rentals

Island Car Rentals (8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m daily) is Jamaica's largest and most dependable rental-car agency, aligned with Alamo, Enterprise, and National. It has an outlet near the international terminal at Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego bay, at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and its head office in New Kingston.

Transportation

247. Island Massage Therapy & Yoga

Island Massage Therapy & Yoga (US$90/per hour for massage) is led by Barbara Gingerich, who is both a certified massage therapist and yoga instructor. Barbara holds sessions in a studio at her house and on her large veranda, which has a stunning view of the sea and gardens.

Wellness & Fitness

248. Scotiabank

Scotiabank is headquartered Downtown, Kingston, with branches throughout the city, in New Kingston on Knutsford Boulevard, in Half Way Tree at Constant Spring Road and another branch

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