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Jamaica’s Goldeneye Hotel, the “Birthplace” of James Bond, Is Open Again
Goldeneye, the Jamaica hotel set at the estate where author Ian Fleming created James Bond, has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. Chris Blackwell’s legendary Island Outpost retreat began its post-shutdown life on Aug. 21, a spokesperson for the property …
On the Trail of James Bond in the Caribbean, From Jamaica to Nassau
Ever since Ursula Andress took her sensuous stroll out of the surf at Dunn’s River Falls in 1962’s Dr. No, there’s been a love affair between the James Bond movies and the Caribbean. And the sultry relationship continues right through …
Jamaica’s Couples Sans Souci Plans Major Renovation
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Couples Sans Souci resort in Jamaica is planning a major renovation, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Ocho Rios-area all-inclusive property will be launching a $7 million renovation project that will begin May 1, 2020. …
In The Bahamas, Drinking Like James Bond
By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig had one thing in common when starring in the legendary James Bond movie series. They all preferred their martinis shaken, not stirred. The lobby bar at …
James Bond Is Returning to Jamaica
By Alexander Britell 007 is coming back to Jamaica. The next James Bond film, the 25th in the iconic film franchise, will include a stop in Jamaica. The news was revealed Thursday at a launch event by Bond producers and …
Atlantis Paradise Island’s Cafe Martinique Gets a New Chef
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Bahamas’ most venerable eateries is getting a new injection of culinary energy. Atlantis Paradise Island has named Chef Alessio Pitzalis as the new Head Chef of its Café Martinique restaurant. Pitzalis will …
Jamaica’s Goldeneye Is Relaunching Its Spa
By the Caribbean Journal staff Goldeneye, the luxury resort set at the onetime estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, is adding a relaunched spa to its already impressive wellness offering. The resort is planning to debut its new FieldSpa …
Exuma Private Island Hits the Market for $85 Million
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a major new private island on the market in the Caribbean: Little Pipe Cay in The Bahamas, and it just might be the ultimate private island in the region. Set in the heart of …
Paradise Island’s Ocean Club Becomes a Four Seasons
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s most legendary hotels has officially become a Four Seasons resort. The Ocean Club resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is now The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas. “The Ocean Club …
How to Move to Goldeneye
By Alexander Britell From Jamaica’s Half Moon to a grotto in the Exumas, globetrotting spy James Bond always seems to find himself in the Caribbean, the perfect jet-set location for the globetrotting 007. But it’s also because the Caribbean is …
James Bond’s Caribbean Cottage
Searching for 007 at Half Moon, Jamaica By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY – This time there is a cigar, and there is rum. The soft burn of a Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill and some Blackwell, a Jamaican rum with …
How to See James Bond’s Jamaica
Above: Goldeneye in Jamaica By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Get your Goldfinger on at Jamaica’s GoldenEye Hotel & Resort (former home of James Bond creator, author Ian Fleming), where they’ve just announced a new promotional package that allows guests …
Rum Journal: At Jamaica’s Goldeneye, a Punch Fit For James Bond
Above: Goldeneye By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Jamaica’s Goldeneye resort is most famous as the former home of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and boasts a loyal following of effortlessly elegant travelers who converge at its oceanfront Bizot Bar …
Caribbean Room With a View: Ian Fleming’s Villa at Goldeneye in Jamaica
Above: the view at Fleming Beach THIS DESK was where James Bond began. At this desk, Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of the novels about the world’s most famous spy. Today, the grounds of the 22-room Goldeneye (which proved the …
The Caribbean’s Top 10 Snorkeling Destinations for 2013
IT’S ONE OF THE Caribbean’s most popular pastimes – snorkeling. And, thankfully, there are more than enough terrific snorkeling destinations to go around. While these lists always lead to difficult choices, we present to you Caribbean Journal’s inaugural Snorkeling List …
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