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36 hours in Port Royal, Jamaica (change confirmed )

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Jamaica, a beautiful place that has a lot to offer for every age. from sandy beaches to fancy hotels to exquisite dining.

The area of tourism discussed to me is historic tourism. Port Royal Jamaica, a historic town on the southern side of Jamaica, was once a place where trade was done until an earthquake destroyed monumental buildings and areas leaving behind rubble and half-destroyed cites. Now, Port Royal is a vacant and intresting tourst area for those who want to know and indulge in the history of the most important trade center in Jamaica.

FRIDAY:

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Historic fun, Friday at 3:00 pm

When in Port Royal, make sure to see some historic land sites. Grab your family and take this adventure down to a place called Giddy house. Originally called Fort Cromwell it was known as a royal artillery store that sank partially during the 1907 earthquake. you might even want to try a fun activity, a  well-known challenge called the “giddy house challenge.” Since the tilting house messes with people’s heads try walking in a straight line back and forth without getting out of the line! do the challenge if you dare!

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Friday 8:00 pm

To wine down the night with good food and dancing by the Caribbean sea, take a trip to Gloria’s Top Spot. an old restaurant currently Popular among the tourist groups and also for their fried fish, bami, and festival get a taste of Jamaican culture among kind people who will cater to your every need. what a nice way to end the night.

SATURDAY:

Pirates, Saturday 10:00 am

 

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Want to know more about the history behind port royal? take a tour at the sunken pirate city. Over 40 feet of water covers the remains of the original city today, but it hasn’t stopped travelers, academics, and researchers from finding a way to interact with this incredible pirate story from the past. Diving is allowed at the site with special access granted on the part of the Jamaican government. The majority of items that have been recovered from the Sunken Pirate City to date are on display at The Museum of History and Ethnography.

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Beach day, Saturday 2:00 pm

After a long day in the heat, a beach to cool off seems ideal. Hellshire Beach is one of the most popular beaches in port royal jamaica. This beach was once called “Healthshire” due to its reputation as a health retreat and its name has since evolved into “Hellshire” though both pronunciations are technically correct. This beach was once a place in the early nineteenth century where hundreds of runaway slaves would escape to. Now, it is a popular tourist area famous for not only the water but for escovitch fish fix!

Adult time, Saturday 7:00 pm

Saturday nights in Port Royal are lively for adults. Especially a place called fishermen’s tavern This is a funky watering hole drawing locals who wash in and out and overindulge in white rum. It has a tremendous character on Friday and Saturday nights when a mountain of speakers is built 7m high in the main square and ska music reverberates across the harbor, attracting a friendly crowd of Kingstonians.

SUNDAY:

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Sweet treats, Sunday 9:00 am

Only 4 miles away from port royal, When in Kingston, make time for a stop at Devon House, a grand 1891 Georgian mansion that was built for George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first non-white millionaire. The lovely upright house and its 11 surrounding acres are now protected as a National Heritage Site, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no fun to be had. Take a stop at the bakery for a beef patty or warm treats to start your morning!

Joining the culture, Sunday 12:00 pm

Religion in Jamaica is very important. If you are up to experiencing and seeing how churches run down here visit the most popular church called St. Peter’s church. Built-in 1725 of red brick, this church is handsome within, despite its faux brick facade of cement. Note the floor paved with original black-and-white tiles, and the beautifully decorated wooden organ loft built-in 1743. The place is replete with memorial plaques. Come dressed up for a Sunday service, and take in the beauty of the church.

Relaxation, Sunday 4:00 pm

After a long day, watching one of the most beautiful sunsets should be ideal. In Port Royal, a place called Ynot is popular for families and adults who just want to sit back, relax, and drink a few beers while overlooking the Caribbean sea.

 

LODGING:

Close to all the action and also priced at $255 a night the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel is the Caribbean’s most distinguished address for business and leisure. A 17-story building in  New Kingston, the hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden and offers stunning views of the mountains and the blue Caribbean Sea. There 300 designed rooms and suites offer an abundance of space and modern amenities including  Wi-Fi and a Royal Club level accommodation which includes access to the Royal Club Lounge, with its multiple benefits.

Elsewhere at the hotel, you can relax with a treatment at White Orchid Salon and Spa, have a swim in the Olympic-sized pool, go for a walk or a run on their private jogging trail or play a game of tennis. They also have Terrific dining options which include Blue Window Restaurant, which serves a complimentary daily buffet breakfast as part of your room rate and also hosts exciting themed dinners throughout the year.

 

citations:

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2018, May 11). Port Royal. EncyclopĂŠdia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Port-Royal-Jamaica.

Hellshire Beach in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Things to do in Jamaica. (2017, June 22). http://things-to-do-in-jamaica.com/hellshire-beach-in-jamaica/.

Ugc. (2016, July 21). Jamaica’s Sunken Pirate City. Retrieved from https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sunken-pirate-stronghold-at-port-royal

Top things to do in Port Royal, Jamaica. (2019, September 8). Retrieved from https://www.lonelyplanet.com/jamaica/kingston/port-royal/top-things-to-do/a/poi/358075

Heritage Site. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.devonhouseja.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Talia fisher
The site I chose as a tourist attraction is the 911 memorial.
This site is significant to not only us but to the United States. Many people such as citizens , workers and more importantly fire fighters died and risked their lives trying to save people from the rubble and catastrophe caused from the collapsed twin towers. This memorial is not only a tourist attraction, it’s also a way for us to remember our history.

9/11: Rebuilding of Ground Zero. (2011, June 20). Retrieved March 24, 2020, from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/21st-century/911-rebuilding-of-ground-zero
Muller, C. (2017). Conclusion: Cultural Trauma—September 11, 2001, and Beyond. September 11, 2001 as a Cultural Trauma, 179–186.

 

The Edition Hotel

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What did you like/dislike about the site visit to the Edition Hotel? 

What I liked about the Edition Hotel is that, it is very modern and very fancy. the restaurants in the hotel had different color schemes to it, which made you feel more relaxed. Also what I liked about the hotel is that the staff is remarkable and very had working and also very nice. The hotel also uses greenery and a smell to relax guests and create an ‘oasis’ for the hotel. What I didn’t like about the hotel is mainly how small the hotel rooms are for a very expensive price. And also I personally feel like they should have more family oriented activities or accommodations, which will attract many many more guests.

What was the most significant information you learned while at the Edition hotel?

What I learned is that this hotel has sound cancelling walls to prevent sounds from time square. Also what I learned during this tour is that this hotel has many many components in the back of the house which helps keep the hotel running drastically. I was surprised on the many departments back of the house has.

Talia Fisher

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 My name is Talia Fisher , I am 18. I currently work at the atrium learning center in New York City College of Technology  , and also I have a 2nd job working as a paraprofessional in the NYCDOE. Growing up I always thought that nursing is something I wanted to do, but I was wrong. Coming to college made me realize how much nursing wasn’t realistic for me. I didn’t have the drive I use to have when it came to wanting to be a nurse or a doctor. I explored  came to terms on what I really wanted to do, and that was traveling to different countries to critique foods. Just thinking about it makes me so driven to accomplish it. That’s when I realize hospitality management was for me.

I think one of my greatest strengths is communicating and helping others. This will definitely contribute to this major and future job.

I hope , that in the future I will be able to accomplish this goal and to be very very successful.