Exploring GoldenEye | A Virtual Tour Through the Eyes of a Bond Fan

What happens when a James Bond/Ian Fleming fan visits GoldenEye, Jamaica for the first time? Find out in this 'VR' tour of this amazing location and discover the adventurous, and often introspective, journey it provides!
To create a visit for yourself contact GoldenEye Reservations and information:
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and tell them that The Bond Experience sent you! ;)
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
The mantra of living like Bond, one moment at a time emanates from a concept of experiencing the joy of collecting small moments in life that add up to amazing journeys and stories....whether it's through style, locations, literature, fitness, and the movies themselves the world of Bond is explored through its people and their stories.
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[@garethsmith6611]

This is the ultimate dream for any bond fan, and you've just lived it david. You lucky bugger haha.

[@TheBondExperience]

They made it so wonderful, I have to say!

[@richardashton2000]

Your sentiments at the end of the video about Goldeneye being magic is quite true. By curious quirk of fate we arrived there at something like 1AM - pitch black, disoriented and tired. My wife woke up early the next morning and pottered into the kitchen to make coffee - but came rushing back in, urgently she emploring, "Wake-up, wake-up. You have to see this!" Thinking there was something terribly wrong I followed as she rushed out to the stone patio - and it was the view that she so urgently wanted me to see. I was spectacular. But it wasn't just the view. It was something for all the senses. The view, the sound of the waves gently crashing onto the rocks of the grotto, the feel of the morning heat against your skin, and that unmistakable taste of the Blue Mountain coffee as we took it all in. The second part which I also agreed with, is that the overwhelming sense of 'the place' that is so wonderfully disarming. The trick is to let the vibe take over. To say Jamaica is laid back is an understatement, but tapping into that vibe is hugely rewarding. I had many side trips planned to other parts of the island, but when the reality set in that would mean being away from Goldeneye for the whole day, it suddenly didn't make sense. Just being there was everything. As you said, I'm sure the Goldeneye team will take care of you on another visit. They are all wonderful and treated us so very well. When you finally get in the Fleming Villa you'll just appreciate it that much more. One love.

[@TheBondExperience]

Loved hearing about your adventure as well...the VIBE is a real thing.

[@brendanhaley3668]

Thank you for all your efforts with this, the time to walk us through the resort and a real view of Flemings home. I am not sure I will ever get there, but I do love what you shared!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you so much...!

[@johnrigs6540]

Everything about this... totally captures the feel and that special aura of Ian Fleming and James Bond.....pure magic! Lucky man, David - well deserved!! Enjoy!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks John....it really does capture the Bond magic.

[@neeniesfitlife413]

Such an amazing and awesome tour of GoldenEye, thank you and thank you so much for your kind words David! It was wonderful to host you and Danielle and we hope to welcome you back very soon again, and to see the Fleming Villa next time. Much love from us all...from GoldenEye & Jamaica!

[@TheBondExperience]

It was truly a magical tour and trip for us...!

[@gary6514]

The Mecca of Bond fans. Absolutely stunning place to stay. No sign of Ursula Andress?

[@TheBondExperience]

I looked for her! :)

[@phmwu7368]

Under the Mango tree... my honey & me ...

[@milesanddizzy]

Let's just imagine it's grey, cold, dreary London back in 1952 and you travel to Jamaica to write a book... another place added to the bucket list!

[@alexlamas6324]

FYI meeting Chris Blackwell would be even a greater thrill for me since I'm a MASSIVE Ska fan. He was instrumental in brining original Ska to popularity in the 60's in the UK. Island Records for me was a huge part of my childhood, Bob Marley, Roxy Music, the Cranberries, Brian Eno, PJ Harvey, Annie Lennox, U2 and Pulp just to name a few. Meeting and talking with him must have been epic! Without him I don't know if there would have been the Jamaican music craze in the 70's and without that we not have had Punk, post punk, new wave or 2 Tone ska music, so that man is historically amazing! Did you recorded your talk with him?

[@TheBondExperience]

Not this time....but there will be a Part 2!

[@alexlamas6324]

@@joanne26 Me too! The Beat, Selector, The Specials, The Skatalites. It also got me into the old stuff like Prince Buster and Jackie Opel. I know a lot of people don't appreciate the Dr No soundtrack album but it's my favorite because of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. The Dr. No album is all old school ska!

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

I just revisited this video. After being at Goldeneye 4 months ago, this really brings back all those walks, swims, food, and drink.

[@gustavofischer9657]

OMG! Thanks for showing the place and, specially, for sharing such a heartfelt account of your personal experience. Certainly a bucket list essential.

[@bankatlau9050]

This is wonderful. Thank you 😊 Love this video. You’ve given a wonderful feeling of what it’s like to visit there. Watching it has been a mini holiday from the pandemic.

[@susannevanberkum5724]

What an amazing place to look at and then you also got yourself a breakfast date with a lovely furry friend. Thanks for sharing all this beauty.

[@TheBondExperience]

LOL....Bizo the cat is a star!

[@kensanders6241]

Thanks for this video. When my wife and I took a trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica almost 6 years ago for our honeymoon, I was excited when I learned we were within a short drive of Goldeneye. We didn't make it there, but like you, maybe I can return to Jamaica and see Goldeneye (and Appleton distillery). Glad I found your channel

[@alexholden5178]

Thank you for posting this tour, such an amazing and inspirational pace, it’s definitely in the bucket list. Look forward to seeing the Fleming room when you get back there. Thanks again

[@BrushfiresofFreedom]

Your positivity and eloquent narration of your trip was so heartfelt and a joy to listen to + watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Practical_Bond]

in a place like this you wake up as early as possible to have as much time to take it all in

[@robertcullen3296]

Amazing...thank you for this virtual holiday...we couldn’t see the Fleming Villa for the same reason when we visited 14 years ago and left with exactly the same feeling...a great excuse to go back!

[@TheBondExperience]

I am determined to go back....! :)

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

One of the best videos on your channel David. We all want to visit GoldenEye it's Bond's spiritual home and you took us there. Thank you so much for that!

[@ThatOneBondGuy]

This was truly beautiful, thank you for this David!

[@johnlennon9219]

Thank you for creating this video David for the rest of the fans, of what was obviously an amazing experience. Looking forward to your return for Part 2 - The Fleming Villa!!

[@TheBondExperience]

A perfect name for the video!

[@DutchBondFan]

Amazing David! Fantastic video, wonderful experience. And what a great dinner you must have had with Danielle overlooking the ocean and Fleming's villa on candle light! Amazing! Defenitely a bucket list thing I must pursue too! Hats off my friend! 😄

[@Bruvs4eva]

An amazing video David. So nicely put together. My wife and I had the pleasure of spending a day visiting Goldeneye last year on our Honeymoon and seeing some of the same spots in your video of where we were, brought back such great memories. Thank you for sharing. In closing I must say...I know how you felt with being so close to getting in the Fleming Villa. With me being a life long Bond fan, I was itching to get to see it too, but it also wasn’t available at the time! Hopefully next time. Keep up the great work on the Bond Experience channel.

[@thomasbrady8056]

I wish I knew about this place when I went to Jamaica. I loved visiting Jamaica - it was wonderful and the people were so welcoming. I can see why Fleming moved there.

[@MrNanah38]

He moved there because he was a spy for Britain

[@joeamos5706]

Feels like I've been waiting for this video for ages. Would love to go here one day. Thanks David

[@TheBondExperience]

They will welcome you with open arms!

[@247tubefan]

I went to visit the Arecibo Observatory when I visited Puerto Rico. Just because I saw it in Golden Eye. 😂 It was Awesome

[@TheBondExperience]

Nice!

[@HotelActual03]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this. Don't be ashamed of plugging the watch, it looks great 👍

[@corcoranconnect]

Thank you for sharing!! Love this! Can't wait to experience this beautiful place!

[@TheBondExperience]

You will love it!

[@philustratorprendergast9632]

Absolutely phenomenal. Well done David!!

[@TheBondExperience]

Much appreciated!

[@shannonbayley3684]

Great video! No wonder Mr Flemming was so inspired. It's a wondrous and tranquil piece of earth. Happy you were able to experience it and share with us

[@TheBondExperience]

My pleasure!

[@user-pf3js9yh8f]

You are a great story teller! Love your passion and articulate descriptions and your humor!

[@jaimerandle8909]

Loved the video David. I was fortune enough to visit Jamaica in 2019 (round hill resort) and the one huge take away which I think you encapsulated so well in the video is the beauty of the island and the amazing people. Great job!

[@TheBondExperience]

Too true!

[@CH-yp5by]

Wow!!! Best video ever! the epitome of Bond mania this is!

[@TheBondExperience]

Very kind of you to say!

[@wololo4761]

I always enjoy the travel videos the most, and this is the best to date. Even better than Cortina.

[@rustynail1606]

Thank you David for putting yourself though all this just to bring us great content, your hard work and suffering is greatly appreciated,

[@TheBondExperience]

Too kind of you to say! Thank you.

[@billynunns]

The first 'first person's experience I haven't felt motion sickness from. Very well done 👏

[@wendellarmbrusterjr2122]

Lovely video David with very personal reflections which made it special. The place looks just beautiful. Great atmosphere to go with the Dr No book club reading. Visuals to go with the reading experience. Thank you

[@TheBondExperience]

It all seemed to blend together wonderfully!

[@Adjustah]

Very, very jealous, and I live in Bermuda. Thank you for the video, definitely keeping this on my bucket list!

[@JBugS-ws1bq]

Wanna trade places !? I have an obsession with Bermuda 💞How incredible it must be to live there!

[@callman5150]

I've always wanted to visit here. I showed the video to my wife. She just surprised me booking GoldenEye for our 13th anniversary this summer!

[@bombazine2]

Ive stayed here once for a couple of nights. Incredible place and service. I got to walk around Ian Flemming villa but only after a lot of arm twisting

[@waltppk]

Wow!! So cool David!! Love that you met Chris Blackwell. What a legend in the music world. Great tour. Can’t wait to visit Goldeneye!

[@TheBondExperience]

He truly is!

[@pinkbanton4383]

Wow that was beautiful and amazing

[@johnleggett5054]

Incredible! Thanks for all your sterling efforts David :-).

[@TheBondExperience]

With pleasure...with pleasure.

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

Really awesome David! So glad you did this! Amazing!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@RC-pw7om]

Awesome David! I’m literally planning a trip right now!

[@johnhansen1501]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m not really a resort person, but this is now on my wishlist. Obviously, not visiting the villa must be tough, but it’s good to see you didn’t let it overshadow the experience. I’m sure you’ll get another chance!

[@TheBondExperience]

100%!

[@kharamsimms1338]

Beautiful video buddy love it

[@raquelparke9300]

Wonderful coverage

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you so much!

[@mastroia0077]

Amazing video david. Magic place. Ian flemming was smart man living there.

[@simonfirth2018]

Wow! I must admit I did Not expect you to have visited and not seen the villa. Goodness me. But a wonderful response to the upsetting of plans and expectations sir. $9k/night though!! I visited Goldeneye in 1989 before it became a resort and was just a home. I say, just. But I did manage to sneak around the grounds, take some pictures of the house and see the private beach and the pagoda. In itself, amazing.

[@A06497]

One of your absolute best.

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@benoakes01]

Thanks for sharing Goldeneye with us, it looks amazing. Will have to try Blackwell's rum sometime. Sometime soon...

[@TheBondExperience]

It's an amazing rum!

[@TheDriver86]

Thanks for sharing this! Hope to be able to actually experience it one day.

[@TheBondExperience]

I am sure you will!

[@pennysmith6727]

So absolut gorgeous. I'm sooo jealous!!

[@TheGamerNerd025]

Thank you for this AMAZING tour, David!! Awesome videos as always! :) EDIT: 4:53 what a GORGEOUS view!

[@TheBondExperience]

Agreed!

[@francisdashwood1760]

✨💖✨Fantastic...this is a wonderful video! ✨💖✨

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@carlhemmings2373]

Looking forward to this one!

[@TheBondExperience]

Enjoy!

[@seanwarren5613]

My Word David. That meal with Danielle. THE Bond Experience. You will never top that my friend👌

[@TheBondExperience]

It's going to be hard, for sure!

[@stellastevens3245]

I am going to be in Ocho Rios in January and really want to visit Goldeneye, especially after seeing your video.

[@oswintaylor2905]

Thanks for this David. I'm going to save up and go! Beautiful video.

[@TheBondExperience]

You will LOVE it!

[@joeykramer7282]

I just booked my first trip to goldeneye. So looking forward to it

[@jamesbondaficionado6800]

Thank You David for providing this video you really made feel like I’m in your shoes especially when this is a Bucket List Trip.

[@TheBondExperience]

You'd love it, Brian!

[@behindthestunts]

Well done David - great tour, glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@jking2860]

Wonderful David

[@007Chancellor]

It looks almost like they've made it into a Disneyland resort, unfortunately. I visited in 1990. I was staying in Ocho Rios, rented a motorcycle, and explored until I found the real deal. Down a dirt road - the small brick pillars topped with brass pineapples - and the plaque that read GOLDENEYE. It was being rented - but between rentals. I just walked in and explored the grounds and the house - until one of the maids asked who I was and what I was doing. I explained, and she left me alone to explore!!! I stood at the window the Great Man would have looked out upon the sea from as he wrote. I walked the lawn down to the stone steps to the sea where he swam and snorkeled between chapters. And when I left, I met a very old woman whose house was on the main road just up from Fleming's place and she told me stories of when Mr. Fleming and Noel Coward would meet at her home for drinks in the evenings. She had all the Bond books, signed...and several Coward hand-written music sheets - also signed to her. It was my pilgrimage to Mecca. A day I will never forget. It's wonderful that it is still there - and I'm so glad you got to experience the uniqueness that is that area of Jamaica. But I am SO happy that I got to see it and experience it as it was in Fleming's time. Isolated. Unique. Perfection.

[@treadstone1970]

Fantastic tour of Goldeneye. Definitely gets a 5 star rating of approval from me 🌟 Literally a paradise on earth where some of us mere mortals will never be able to afford to visit, so thanks David Zaritsky for making some of us dream. BTW, looked like the cat from the Another James Bond Podcast at the 26 minute mark 😅 🐈

[@TheBondExperience]

LOL! Maybe so!

[@alexlamas6324]

This is awesome! The place is beautiful. Years ago I saw a video with the future plans of the place and I was a little worried that they would overdevelop it and turn it into some sort of "Bondland". I'm happy to see that they kept it very simple and rustic in keeping with the surroundings and the tradition of the location. I can't wait to get there. I showed my wife just the website and she was sold. Hopefully in a year or 2 we will be there. Thank you so much for providing this wonder experience!

[@TheBondExperience]

Alex, it's YOUR type of place....and a great motivator to sing Underneath the Mango tree!

[@alexlamas6324]

@@TheBondExperience Hahaha! I know you did it whether you videoed yourself or not. You know I'll do it when I get there. We'll see about the video but I do it everytime I'm in a tropical place. Last time it was in Costa Rica. Thanks so much man you did a great job! My wife loved this video as well but now she knows I'm a "Bond lifestyler" Can't wait to see some more of your Jamaica!

[@billkoenig1552]

This is a great video. I learned a lot about Goldeneye from watching this.

[@TheBondExperience]

Excellent....and I am sure your OWN journey will be spectacular!

[@antoinepinnock1777]

This was great

[@glennmoretti7614]

Went there about ten years ago. Before Blackwell bought it. was just the Villa and 4 Huts. Really cool place. They showed us the huts where Harrison Ford stay and hut where Johnny Depp stayed. We were staying at Sandals Ocho Rios and went to tour it. Made off like we goin to vacation there. Made us drinks and met the bartender who has been there since Fleming was alive. Really out of our price range. It really is a Bond Mecca !!

[@alexkarayan6047]

We were in your villa on the lagoon I think, #7. I mean 007😉 Had a great time and just sailed on the Hobi Cat. The Saturday Buffet dinner with the bonfire and fire spewing dancers was great!

[@isabelleottawa3818]

Thanks for the tour, it was great! Chris Blackwell was in the French news recently because one of his ex companion died, Nathalie Delon who was the ex wife of actor Alain Delon.

[@Feuerlein76]

Incredible video David; can't wait to visit Goldeneye with my wife someday. Most important takeaway is the way you handled the disappointment of not entering the Fleming Villa. That's going to stay with me for a while.

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you for saying so.... :)

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Fantastic genuinely felt like I was there while watching this video,thanks for sharing hope to go there next summer ,can't go this year cause I got the watch ,I got the watch , sorry I'm telling everyone hahhaa .

[@devilstoast2703]

Okay, I know what I'm saving up for. I absolutely have to go there!

[@raymondsinclair4]

wonderful and inspiring

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@RolandHulme]

1:52 the bird song! Oh, man! It sounds amazing!

[@TheBondExperience]

So clear!

[@alexkarayan6047]

Lol they start at 4 am

[@NaturalJamaican1]

Love it here ! 8/22

[@fromfinlandwithlove5276]

Great video! Will have to go there when things cool down a bit.

[@TheBondExperience]

100% you and Lotten would love it...

[@bondjamesbondsandiego0075]

Wow!

[@phmwu7368]

Bungalow 45 just became the most booked venue at GoldenEye... to get the full Bond Experience !

[@gallolocoparisien]

Revisiting all your videos after watching NTTD

[@stephanerichard6267]

amazing stuff David, hope to make it there someday

[@TheBondExperience]

I bet you will!

[@suikakujun]

F##k! You just added me another box to tick in my bucket list! Stunning place!

[@20thcenturyboy85]

V Cool Tour!

[@20thcenturyboy85]

...James Bond will Return...

[@osszizouzizou2371]

Super Bericht und klasse Video 👍

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you!

[@paulchambers3]

Looks amazing and I remember it well. I went in 2004 and was given a tour of the Fleming villa? Is that still a thing?

[@TallyHoTech]

You’re a Legend

[@nicolascapone3179]

I´m in Love!!!

[@lc12591]

Thank you for all of the Bond content! Traveling in a few weeks, obviously going to read a Bond adventure, probably going to re-read Trigger Mortis or try another John Gardner....Anyone have any suggestions for Gardner novels? (other than Licence Renewed) Thanks!

[@TheBondExperience]

Sounds like a great trip!

[@no.7593]

Brilliant - I'm going (when they let me out of my country).

[@dtuk22]

It Looks Exquisite there David....thanks for sharing this with us 👍 Technical question David: As a keen walker. I'm curious to know what did you use to film this & was it with a gimbal ?. For a walking video its really very smooth indeed.

[@TheBondExperience]

Ah thank you...no gimbal...simply a grip that goes onto my iphone 12....the iphone 12 stabilizes things nicely tho!

[@mikecassidy1623]

Well done David, great attitude btw, DZ will return in...

[@TheBondExperience]

Exactly!

[@NerdonFilm]

It is my goal to visit here before I die. It will happen.

[@TheBondExperience]

You will do it!

[@danbo433]

Great video. I'd give my teeth to be there, rather than in lockdown in cold bloody Scotland. Quick question: What tech did you use for the 'virtual reality' shots? Tres impressive!

[@TheBondExperience]

Believe it or not...just my iphone12

[@timothythomas1626]

I would be on that balcony drinking latte in the morning

[@barrygordon2721]

David, how lucky are you? Thank you so much for such a fantastic post!

[@TheBondExperience]

You are most welcome!

[@theodefrutos]

Please What means of transport to use?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

David: so you sold me. I'm going next week. Question: what's the policy on tips? Do it tip the house staff? The driver from the airport? I ask because in some Jamaican resorts, staff can be fired for accepting tips. Also--what's the appropriate amount for the airport driver? Thanks!

[@TheBondExperience]

We tipped at the end of our stay, and yes the staff. Tips are appreciated. Please let them know when you book that you have enjoyed our videos on their resort....and most of all, have a GREAT time!

[@YouGetSoAlone]

Best video you’ve ever done, period.

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@MrSilami]

Seems like they mispelled Vesper's name.. 🧐Would love to visit this place though.. great place to save up for!

[@neeniesfitlife413]

They did it after their name, which is Lyn. They own that Villa :-)

[@MrSilami]

@@neeniesfitlife413 Ah, thanks for rectifying!