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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Kingston
- Port Royal
Port Royal
Port Royal was once a 17th-century haven for a variety of
hedonistic pirates and malcontents dedicated to looting Spanish
vessels throughout the Caribbean. One morning in 1692, however, an
earthquake and tidal wave destroyed most of the town along with a
couple of thousand residents. Today, the former haunt of notorious
pirates like Henry Morgan, Blackbeard and Calico Jack is just a
fishing village, sited at the tip of a narrow peninsula stretching
across the entrance to Kingston's harbour. The village can be
reached by ferry from West Beach Dock, Kingston, in about 20
minutes. Plans are underway at the site to transform the village
into a living history museum. Relics of the town's wicked past can
be seen at the Museum of Historical Archaeology, the Maritime
Museum and Giddy House (a building that tilts at an angle). Fort
Charles is the last remaining of six forts originally built to
protect the port.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.