James Bond Destinations

In 1962, James Bond made his big-screen debut in Dr. No, setting a cinematic standard as the globe-trotting secret agent 007. From London to Jamaica and beyond, Bond’s adventures have spanned the globe, taking audiences to more than one hundred real-life locations over the past six decades. In James Bond Destinations, explore the iconic locations that have played a pivotal role in Bond’s jet-setting travels. Each chapter offers insider information and unforgettable scenes, such as Ursula Andress emerging from the waters off Jamaica, Daniel Craig’s high-speed car chase in Rome, and Roger Moore’s epic showdown on a Sugarloaf cable car in Rio. From the early to mid-1960s, when international travel was a rarity, the Bond films captivated audiences, igniting dreams of glamorous vacations and solidifying the franchise as a trusted guide to adventure. Barbara Broccoli, daughter of the original Bond producer, recalls how her father aimed to transport people on magical adventures. As travel became more accessible, the Bond experience evolved to stay ahead of the curve. Producers like Michael G. Wilson found new, unseen locations or transformed familiar locales into spectacular sets, ensuring that each Bond film still delivered the thrill of exploration. For example, the streets of Rome in Spectre required meticulous blocking, and Venice’s Grand Canal was closed off for the first time in centuries for Casino Royale, allowing Daniel Craig’s Bond to navigate unhindered.