| There's one certainty with James Bond. As a | | | | holiday on a beach with no one for miles around. |
| member of MI6, he's bound to leave England's shores | | | | Many are only accessible by boat, ensuring your |
| for every mission. No matter the particulars, Bond | | | | privacy and relaxation in the arms of the Bond or |
| always manages to find himself in exciting situations | | | | Bond girl of your choice. |
| and exotic surroundings. As winter closes in it's more | | | | Exploring the Caribbean with Brosnan |
| and more tempting to be more Bond ourselves and | | | | Pierce Brosnan's Bond had the feeling of an explorer, |
| travel to warmer climes. The most Bondian | | | | of the new discovering the old. The ninety's |
| destination? A Caribbean holiday. | | | | "Goldeneye" 007 travelled to the Arecibo telescope in |
| Which Bond are you? | | | | Puerto Rico to save the world, but you can enjoy it |
| With the exception of Lazenby and Dalton, every | | | | without having to beat a super villain. Puerto Rico is |
| Bond has found their way to the shores of at least | | | | America's undiscovered commonwealth and this |
| one if not more of the islands in the Caribbean, and | | | | influence can be seen in their culture and customs. |
| the area has often been the background for entire | | | | However there is an underlying cushion of American |
| films. The island chain encapsulates the anticipation, | | | | style and rigidity in Puerto Rico. |
| excitement and exoticism of the whole franchise and | | | | For the truly adventurous Caribbean holiday you can |
| is the perfect place for Bonds, Bond girls and even | | | | try Brosnan's other Caribbean trip in "Die another |
| younger recruits. | | | | Day", experiencing the political, social and traditional |
| Connery's Classic Caribbean holiday | | | | world of communist Cuba. A true Caribbean holiday in |
| Lovers of Connery's classic Bond will be drawn | | | | Cuba means experiencing the Cuban way of life Bond |
| towards Jamaica as their destination. The island | | | | style; deep sea fishing, culinary delights and, should |
| boasts the golden beaches and crystal clear waters | | | | you desire, the finest cigars in the world. |
| you'd expect of a Caribbean holiday experience, with | | | | The Daniel Craig Experience |
| diving and sea life worthy of Thunderball and Dr.No. If | | | | The current Bond brings luxury, thrill and danger back |
| you prefer your Bond experiences to be land based | | | | into the series, having Daniel Craig visit Nassau and |
| you can visit Ian Fleming's home, "Goldeneye", and | | | | the ultra luxurious Ocean Club and Atlantis Paradise |
| see the place where he created his most famous | | | | Island resort. As luxury Caribbean holidays go, the |
| character. No matter how you choose to spend your | | | | Bahamas are the cream of the crop. The islands have |
| time while there, Jamaica's laid back mood is | | | | everything from high rolling casinos to five star |
| infectious, leaving you no choice but to relax and let | | | | resorts and create the ultimate "Casino Royale" |
| the experience wash over you. | | | | experience. |
| The Moore Exotic holiday | | | | Top billing goes to the Atlantis resort, a hotel eager |
| Roger Moore's Safari suited Bond travelled to the | | | | to indulge your every whim in style. All you'd expect |
| fictional San Monique Island in "Live or Let Die", | | | | from a five star resort, the Atlantis also boasts |
| encountering both the dark voodoo and the vivacious | | | | dance floors and clubs, casinos and experiences such |
| lifestyle of the archipelago. If you want to follow in | | | | as swimming with dolphins or meeting pop groups. |
| his footsteps, indulging the love of a raised eyebrow | | | | However, for the ultimate in Bond you can't beat |
| coupled with a bon mot or two is easiest on the | | | | going to the Ocean Club (Aston Martin optional). Hit |
| smaller islands in the region. Going further a field than | | | | the tables at the club itself, staying the night or just |
| the larger islands will reveal more hidden treasures | | | | until you break the bank. Nothing is more 007. |
| than your typical luxury Caribbean holiday, and caters | | | | Everybody wants to be, or be with Bond, and what |
| for those who like the idea of an original and spicy | | | | better time of year to indulge? Whichever Bond you |
| trip. One example is Montserrat, an island with a | | | | love, a Caribbean holiday is as close as you can get |
| visibly active volcano at one end and famous music | | | | without joining MI6 - and much more fun in the long |
| recording studio at the other! The smaller islands will | | | | run! |
| also appeal to those who want a secluded Caribbean | | | | |