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Europe In The Summer (EITS) Cafe, run by Robyn Fox and located at Mount Edge Guesthouse, serves up a creative mix of home grown vegetables produced in situ on the family's farm, coupled with meat and seafood dishes whose ingredients are procured in Kingston a couple thousand feet below.
The global banana trade, currently a multibillion dollar industry, has its roots in Portland and St. Thomas. The originators of the banana trade were American sea captains George Busch and later Lorenzo Dow Baker of the 85-ton Telegraph, who arrived in 1870.
Kingston has several shops to satisfy cravings for sweets, ice cream, and pastries.
Sub Zero (Emancipation Park, New Kingston, cell. 876/424-9715, 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Mon. Thurs., 2 11 p.m. Fri. Sun.) is an ice cream shop that serves softies and scoops in cups and cones, as well as sandwiches, french fries, and gyros.
Paul Bogle was the founding deacon at the Native Baptist Church in Stony Gut, St. Thomas, a village at the base of the Blue Mountains about eight kilometers inland from Morant Bay. Bogle founded a church where African elements similar to those found in Revival were strong and a black pride ethos was a central doctrine.
What began as an informal gathering of "bredren" devotees of roots reggae and dub, preferably that emanating from vinyl, has developed into Kingston's weekly pilgrammage to Skyline Drive, where the home of Rockers Sound System torch bearer Gabre Selassie is transformed into Kingston's preeminent culture yard.
The childhood home of up-and-coming reggae acts Kelissa and Keznamdi whose roots reggae parents toured Africa and the world, Levels hosts occasional concerts, typically featuring representatives of the contemporary conscious revival, like Chronixx and Jesse Royal, to name a few.
St. George was the official church for the parish of St. George before it became part of Portland in 1867. The present cut-stone structure dates from 1814, but the foundation is much older. Both the church and the courthouse, which is still in use, can be accessed during business hours, and service is held on Sundays.
Laidback Spas
Jamaica has world-class spas based predominantly at the high-end resorts. These facilities are not for those traveling on a tight budget or those seeking an authentic Jamaican vibe. There are several inexpensive local spas that tend to be rough around the edges but can make for entertaining and relaxing visits.
Kiyara Ocean Spa
For adventure travelers looking to jump from one adrenaline rush to the next, Jamaica can satisfy almost any craving.
Kiteboarding
Kitebarding Jamaica will find you at your hotel and take you to a suitable launch site in the Montego Bay vicinity. Gear is available to rent.
Surfing
