While Nicole is giving us her updates from Sweden I thought I was going to take a break from posting on the blog but it’s been a couple weeks and I’ve been itching to write so I figured I would give you guys some tips and tricks on how to make the best out of your cruise experience. I have done a couple cruises with friends, family, and girlfriends. A cruise is one of those experiences where it is hard not to simply be a tourist. Your destinations are always pre-planned for you and you don’t have much time to explore the port city where your ship stops to refuel. But over the years I have found a few hidden gems that are not filled with college-aged spring breakers just looking for a cheap drink . This week I’m outlining the food, drink and nightlife of Kingston, Jamaica!
Best Bar: Medusa’s
I am a big fan of dive bars. You meet more interesting people and you avoid your average party boys who are just trying to get belligerent. Medusa’s is just my kind of place it’s dingy and all of the furniture is made our of plastic. They have a great selection of different beers and you can even buy yourself a pint of rum if you are feeling really frisky. Medusa’s has a great atmosphere and you can hob nob with the locals.
Best Restaurant: Starapples
The best sit-down restaurant for authentic Jamaican food Starapples is named after the star apple, a fruit that grows almost exclusively in the Caribbean. There is no set menu but no matter what you order you are in for some delicious grub. The menu offers a multitude of seafood, chicken, pork, and other traditional Jamaican dishes. The best part is the most you will pay for an entree is $8.00.
Best Street Food: Jerk Chicken
I’m sure you’ve seen it on all of the travel shows guys standing over a charcoal grill made from an old barrel of oil cooking spiced meats. I’m telling you right now to believe the hype. The first time I visited Jamaica I grabbed some jerk chicken from a vendor and swore that he must have the best jerk chicken in the city but the next time I visited I tried a different guy and his was different but just as good. Try the jerk chicken!
