Ocho Rios is home to some of Jamaica’s top things to do and attractions to see—on land, in water, and air. Goldeneye was the retreat of Ian Fleming who penned the Bond novels. Jamaica's GoldenEye resort, the birthplace of James Bond, adds 26 luxury huts to its iconic grounds this month. You can rent a car to get around, but GoldenEye has excellent drivers who can guide you to the best area attractions and local jerk shacks. - See 458 traveler reviews, 860 candid photos, and great deals for GoldenEye at Tripadvisor. Beachfront resort cottages are located in lush foliage and serene environment. Once the home of renowned author Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. Today I’m going to talk all about the Goldeneye Resort in Jamaica and answer as many questions as I can that have been put to me since my trip.. To start with you can hear me talk about it at length on the latest episode of the From Tailors With Love podcast in the player below. Beachfront resort cottages are located in lush foliage and serene environment. Goldeneye has a small private beach at the foot of its low cliff and Fleming would often snorkel out to a … Today I’m going to talk all about the Goldeneye Resort in Jamaica and answer as many questions as I can that have been put to me since my trip.. To start with you can hear me talk about it at length on the latest episode of the From Tailors With Love podcast in the player below. You can choose from a range of villas, beach huts and cottages, including beachfront and lagoon-front properties. When you walk across the new bridge it is very dramatic and beautiful The new villas are pristine and modern with lots of cool touches such as outdoor showers, and soaking tubs There are cottages on the beach and on the lagoon. After increasing visits from his prominent friends, Coward built his own Jamaican retreat, Firefly, just a few miles east of GoldenEye. If entering from the west highway, you’ll be greeted by some of the main attractions in Ocho Rios almost immediately. Jamaica is home to the JMD, otherwise known as the Jamaican dollar. You can also eat out in GoldenEye’s beachfront Bizot Bar bistro or enjoy fine dining in The Gazebo. One of the best things about Jamaica is that you can practically visit the beach at any time during the year. Named after one of Ian Fleming’s World War II missions, Operation GoldenEye, this Island Outpost property is owned by Chris Blackwell, Jamaica-raised founder of Island Records. Of course, there’s also the GoldenEye resort. Good to know: The island … Not that you need to worry about this – everything at GoldenEye, and most other places, can be paid for in US dollars. GoldenEye Hotel & Resort overlooks the Caribbean Sea in the quiet village of Oracabessa Bay on Jamaica’s north coast.