Wednesday, 6 June 2018

GoldenEye: Ian Fleming 110th Anniversary Package available


This must be a fantastic place to be and 007 Travelers would love to visit here and introduce this location on our James Bond traveling and lifestyle blog!









Ian Fleming 110th Anniversary Package

In honor of Ian Fleming’s 110th Anniversary, GOLDENEYE has created a new package for the occasion.
Includes:
  • Two nights at GoldenEye in a One Bedroom Beach Hut
  • Two nights at Strawberry Hill in a Studio Suite
  • One bottle of Taittinger Brut Reserve in your Beach Hut on arrival
  • One Property to Property transfer
  • Tour of Ian Fleming Villa (subject to availability, only when villa is not occupied)
  • One picnic lunch at Firefly, including roundtrip transfer from GoldenEye
  • Bird watching tour from Strawberry Hill
Available May 20 to July 31 2018
Package Cost: US $2,435 (including taxes & service) for 2 adults
Booking window now to July 31 2018. Package price is based on double occupancy, and based on a four night stay (two nights at GoldenEye and two nights at Strawberry Hill). Bookable via Reservations Team only. Not applicable/combinable with other promotions. For new bookings only. Package must be completed in full and cannot be amended/separated. Any unused inclusions hold a cash value of $0.

Direct Reservations

International Toll Free USA and CANADA: 1 800-OUTPOST
All other countries Direct Te : +1 (876) 622-9009
Email: reservations@islandoutpost.com

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Monday, 4 June 2018

In Memoriam: Michael D. Ford (1928 - 2018)


007 Travelers is sorry to inform that set decorator Michael Dickins Ford has passed away on 31st of May 2018.

He had worked on three Bond films: "The Living Daylights" (1987), "Licence to Kill" (1989) and "GoldenEye" (1995).

His other work included such hits as "Star Wars - Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), "Star Wars - Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" (1983) and "Titanic" (1997).

Photo: Wikipedia

Sunday, 3 June 2018

Bond at Bletchley Park: Illustrations and Inspirations (25 May - 14 October 2018)

What: Bond at Bletchley Park: Illustrations and Inspirations
Where: Bletchley Park, The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, England
When: 25 May - 14 October 2018

From 9.30 - 17.00

Free with admission

Book tickets

All standard admission tickets are valid for unlimited free returns for a year from the date of your first visit to Bletchley Park, simply sign your ticket at the admissions desk on your first visit.

Admission includes complimentary use of the Multimedia Guide plus an optional 1 hour, outdoor walking tour with a tour guide, subject to availability.


Standard price
Adults £18.50
Concessions* £16.25
Children (12 – 17) £10.75
Children (Under 12) FREE
Family Ticket† £48.25
Friends FREE


Tickets can only be booked online up to 24 hours in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the day from the admissions desk.



Source and photos: Bletchley Park


New exhibition of contemporary art celebrating James Bond

This summer James Bond comes to Bletchley Park. On display in Hut 12, a temporary art exhibition celebrates Ian Fleming’s original James Bond series, as well as the most recent 007 continuation novels written by critically acclaimed author, Anthony Horowitz.



Magnus Gjoen, 'Goldfinger' (2018). Inspired by the novel by Ian Fleming

Paul Wright, ‘James - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (2018), oil on linen. Inspired by the novel by Ian Fleming


David Storey, ‘Bond Arriving at the Devil’s Own Stone Circle’ (2018), oil on canvas. Inspired by a passage from ‘Trigger Mortis’ (2015) where Bond discovers Pussy Galore being painted gold.

Alan Fears, ‘From Breakfast with Love’ (2018).
Inspired by the scene in ‘Trigger Mortis’ (2015), by Anthony Horowitz, where Bond and Pussy Galore share an awkward breakfast in Bond’s flat.


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Friday, 1 June 2018

007 Event: Anthony Horowitz Forever and a Day & UK Book Signing Tour 2018 (1 June - 6 October 2018)


James Bond author Anthony Horowitz will be touring the UK this summer with his second James Bond continuation novel "Forever And A Day" (2018), which was published on 31st of May 2018.



Tour venues and dates:

Waterstones Leadenhall: Lunchtime signing (1 June)

Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall (1 June)

Waterstones, Canterbury (6 June)

Daunt Books, Marylebone (7 June)

Waterstones Glasgow: Lunchtime signing (11 June)

Waterstones Edinburgh (11 June)

Waterstones Manchester (12 June)

Waterstones Reading (13 June)

Waterstones Brighton (14 June)

Chiswick Book Festival (15 Sept)

Appledore Literary Festival (22 Sept)

Henley Literary Festival (3 Oct)

Cheltenham Literary Festival (6 Oct)














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Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Daniel Craig as Bond? in Spain (29 May 2018)

What: Daniel Craig filming new commercial in Spain
Where: Cardona, Spain
When: 29 May 2018


Daniel Craig was spotted filming a new commercial (?) on Tuesday  (possibly Heineken ad) in Cardona, Spain. He was dressed to look like 007 in his nicely tailored suit.

The filming location was a medieval castle, which usually is a hotel at the National Parador of Cardona in Catalonia, Spain.

Bond 25 production is expected to start on the 3rd of December 2018.

Source and photos: Daily Mail






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