‘Would these books have been born if I had not been living in the gorgeous vacuum of a Jamaican holiday? I doubt it’. Authors, artists and musicians continue to flock to the GoldenEye – but to escape rather than to be seen. The resort has magical appeal with its sublime beach setting, swimmable turquoise lagoon and dreamy open-air spa where you can rejuvenate with various salt scrubs and herbal wraps. You can choose to be as relaxed or as active as you like, with activities ranging from sunset yoga to scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and stand-up paddle boarding.

From white-washed cottages with direct lagoon access to stand-alone huts and villas perched right on the sands of Low Cay Beach, there’s something for every escapist at the GoldenEye. You can even stay in the beautifully decorated Fleming Villa – the very place where he penned all of the Bond novels – which comes with its own swimming pool, stretch of beach and garden.