One of the most popular Caribbean tourist destinations Jamaica has all the region can offer. There’s great music, delicious food, exotic plants and animals, beautiful weather and even gaming. The country legalized gambling in 1899 and has continued to develop its gambling laws to stay as up-to-date as possible, though table gaming regulation makes it hard to find live table games on the island.
One of those fine gambling establishments, the Jamaica Pegasus and Derby Room, provides plenty of action for the casual gamer. Open daily 3PM to 3AM, the Derby Room at the Jamaica Pegasus offers more than 40 gaming machines; there are slots, video Poker, virtual Roulette and all the hottest electronic games out today. Though there are no live gaming tables at the casino, you can bet on televised sporting events and horse races.
When you want to bed down for the night, book a room at the Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus where you can choose from 284 rooms, each of which is elegantly decorated with plush, comfortable furniture and fluffy bedding. All rooms also have great views of the Jamaican countryside, the city of Kingston and the ocean. For a real treat, book a Royal Luxury Suite and enjoy first-class accommodations in suites with a salon and kitchenette, pristine marble bathrooms and premium services.
Guests of the Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus will enjoy the fine dining at the hotel’s four restaurants. For breakfast, check out the Country Kitchen, which serves a daily breakfast buffet from 7AM to 10AM. For a lunchtime snack hit the 24-Seven Café Deli, a full-menu restaurant open 12PM to 3PM Monday through Friday. For dinner, enjoy the Columbus Restaurant, an upscale establishment with local cuisine; there’s a dress code, so remember to wear full pants and a long sleeve shirt – no sandals. Afterward, head to the Polo Lounge for a special Jamaican coffee or Caribbean cocktail.
One of the most family friendly facilities in Jamaica, the hotel offers daycare to parents looking to break away for a little R&R, which they’ll have no problem finding. Start out with a workout at the health club or jogging track and top it off with a dip in the pool. Of course, you can also venture to the beautiful beaches and soak up some Jamaican sun or take a snorkeling tour.
At night, be sure that you’ll get your fair share of excitement. Both the casino and the poolside bar at the hotel feature live music every night. Also, as Kingston is the country’s capital, there are plenty of things to do. Go dancing until dawn at one of the city’s many soul clubs or techno hotspots.
To find the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel and Casino, fly into Norman Manley International Airport and take a 10-minute drive to Pegasus Hotel and Casino, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, St. Andrew, Jamaica.
