Discover how centuries of tradition have shaped Jamaica’s signature flavours, explore world-famous distilleries like Appleton Estate and Hampden Estate, and learn how to make your next sip a true cultural experience.

Port Royal, once dubbed the "wickedest city on Earth," exists now as a serene coastal town that invites visitors to explore Jamaica's remarkable history. Located at the edge of Kingston Harbour and a 30-minute drive from The Jamaica Pegasus, this historic location provides an unforgettable experience for those interested in the remnants of a once-thriving pirate stronghold.

Every other year, the rustic Treasure Beach community on the south coast of Jamaica transforms into a vibrant focal point for literary enthusiasts through the Calabash International Literary Festival. This jewel of Jamaican culture, created in 2001 by novelist Colin Channer, poet Kwame Dawes, and filmmaker and writer Justine Henzell, is more than just a festival. It’s an immersive Jamaican experience.

At the Jamaica Pegasus, we take pride in catering to our business guests. As a hotel located in a country that draws visitors from around the world to experience its natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history, we aim to infuse these elements into your business stay. Instead of merely listing our business amenities, let us give you a glimpse of what a typical day at the hotel looks like for a business traveller.

For reggae music lovers, a trip to Jamaica is often seen as a pilgrimage, a chance to experience the musical culture firsthand and, more importantly, to visit the homeland of Jamaica's most famous personality, the iconic singer, songwriter, and musician, Bob Marley, who passed away in 1981.

Rich Jamaican history is one of the many things that Kingston offers its visitors. And within the bustling city limits, a five-minute drive from the Jamaica Pegasus, is a hub of history, culture, and social activity called Devon House.

Have you seen the movie Cool Runnings, the inspiring story of Jamaica's first bobsled team that made waves at the Winter Olympics? While bobsledding might seem an unlikely sport for a tropical island, the team demonstrated Jamaica’s ambitious spirit that knows no bounds. The Mystic Mountain adventure in Ocho Rios offers a taste of the bobsled experience with an island flavour.

Even though the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel is a popular destination for business travellers, we are often surprised by the number of guests who inquire about nature tours and attractions. It seems that even amidst their busy schedules, many visitors have a deep-seated desire to connect with the natural world, especially animal lovers who yearn for a chance to interact with them during their downtime.

After a busy week of meetings, why not extend your stay at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel for a relaxing weekend getaway? It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind while immersing yourself in the buzzing local culture of Kingston and exploring the exciting surrounding areas. This premier hotel not only offers exceptional business amenities but also serves as a gateway to a variety of leisure activities.

1. A business oasis in the heart of the city.

New Kingston houses numerous corporate headquarters, government offices, and embassies, standing out as the epicenter of Kingston's business landscape. This makes it perfect for networking and interacting with professionals who can add value to your trip or open doors to new opportunities. Choosing to stay in New Kingston situates you directly in the heart of the business buzz, providing proximity to co-working facilities, banking, legal services and office space.

Filling meal. This necessity became a symbol of Jamaican resourcefulness. But it's more than that. By making this dish their own, Jamaicans took ownership of their past, transforming a symbol of hardship into a celebration of resilience and cultural pride.

What to know before trying it.

Ackee can be toxic if the fruit or pod hasn't ripened and opened naturally on the tree. Locals are knowledgeable about this and skilled in preparing it safely. Jamaicans love spicy food, but you can request adjustments in the spice level to suit your taste. Enjoy!

If you’ve done any research on Jamaica’s vibrant popular culture you would have come across the annual celebration known as carnival.

For about a week each year carnival-goers, or revelers as they are popularly known, participate in parties, concerts and costumed street parades of dancing to Caribbean soca music. In Jamaica it may be fair to say that carnival is a pop culture event but it comes from other areas of the Caribbean where it has deeper cultural, religious and historical significance.

Our reggae icon Bob Marley put Jamaica on the global map with his thought-provoking socio-political music packing concert halls, arenas, parks and stadiums in countries and continents across the world .Kingston offers the unique opportunity to visit the place that was his home which has now been transformed into the Bob Marley Museum. The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites and the Jamaica Pegasus are all located minutes away from this now famous address.

Out of Many, One People’ is the national motto of the Jamaican people and it alludes to the various ethnic groups among the population.

It's a jewel inside the Jamaica Pegasus hotel that can surely satisfy your hunger with scrumptious, mouthwatering, and enjoyable food.

Thursday Food highlights five more chefs who are charged with introducing visitors and locals to the best culinary offerings in Jamaica. This week’s featured chefs are from The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston.

Fighting cancer requires a warrior's strength. The White Orchid Spa at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston wants to take these fighters off the battlefield and into a zone of pampering and rejuvenation, as they rest up for the big, bad 'C' monster.