In 1942 the debonair Englishman,
Commander Ian Fleming was sent to Jamaica by Britain's naval
intelligence service on a secret mission. Fleming was in Jamaica only
three days but wrote soon afterwards: “I have made up my mind. I'm
going to live the rest of my life in Jamaica.”
The first James Bond book, Casino
Royale was written at Golden Eye during the winter of 1952 and
established a pattern that continues for the next 12 years. The peace
and privacy of Jamaica allowed Fleming to draw on his own
experiences, his fascination with military gadgets, his sharp wit and
dry arrogance to create 20th century's most successful action hero -
agent 007 James Bond.
After Fleming's death in 1964,
GoldenEye remained a part of the family estate until Chris Blackwell,
who founded Island Records, acquired by default. Blackwell's deep
attachment to Jamaica extends well beyond resorts to include the
restoration of Noel Coward's Firefly, the building and development of
Island Village and much more.
Today, this 52-acre haute hideaway
features 28 airy rooms dispersed among 19 villas and cottages, each
adorned with custom furnishings, deep-soaking clawfoot tubs and
high-end sound systems. Kayak or swim to the open-air spa for a salt
scrub or meditation session, then head to the treehouse-style Gazebo
for grilled lobster tail and glorious sunsets. Playful excursions
include everything from sunrise fishing to twilight yoga, garden
walks to Jet Ski safaris.
Fun Fact –
-All 14 Bond novels were written at
GoldenEye, although only 3 have parts set in Jamaica.
-The ultra-private, five-bedroom
Fleming Villa includes two satellite cottages, a pool and private
beach. You’ll find the author’s original writing desk in the
master bedroom.
Contact me for more information. As a guest of McCabe World Travel & Virtuoso you will receive:
-One $100 USD equivalent
resort credit per stay
- For Virtuoso guests
purchasing optional meal plan
One dinner for 2 in a local
restaurant (not including beverages, taxes, or gratuities)
once during stay
- Daily full breakfast, for up
to two in room guest
- Early check-in/late
check-out
subject to availability
