The Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur is an Oriental tale come to life: Once a Maharaja palace, the nowadays luxury hotel treats its guests like royals … and then there is this original rowboat for a true Bond experience! Continue reading
Café Martinique at the Atlantis Yacht Marina looks all that class, one would wish for in a spy movie. But the restaurant is today mainly a pastiche from its past. Solely its starred chef sets high standards. Continue reading
While it was common in the 19th century to climb up to the Metéora Monasteries with ropes and corded ladders, it’s nowadays forbidden to do so. But of course there is still a bondesque way to get on top. Continue reading
A trip to Istanbul’s biggest airport, Atatürk, soon will be nothing more than a trip into nostalgia. But it’s always good to touch down: the hub allows entry to one of world’s most vibrant cities! Continue reading
The Czech region Bohemia is famous for hearty meals and enjoying life in style. No place lives up to that like the scenic village Loket. Come for the leisure – and stay for some knedlíky! Continue reading
Back in the 1980s, Berlin was cool, but had a wall. Today, male strippers reenact soldier duty at the iconic Checkpoint Charlie border crossing. It’s good to have an exit plan for that wall tourism. Continue reading
Well, it’s an airport. But then one of world’s biggest travel hubs. Coming here means going there … for example the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or maybe just that one famous hotel at Miami Beach Continue reading
A pool party full of beautiful Bikini girls at a villa so magnificent as its view at the Ionian Sea. Alas!, there is just no way to enter that mansion. Or is there? Continue reading
When the Bond crew came to Egypt, they were looking for charming oriental and Islamic destinations. In Cairo, they found some – probably not knowing, that they were filming in one of the city’s “bloodiest” neighborhoods. Continue reading
North of Nassau is an island named Paradise – on it is Atlantis, Bahamas’ biggest hotel monolith. Though it might not sound like Caribbean relaxation, there is a gem hidden in the Atlantis mix of cocktails, casinos and cabanas! Continue reading
Greek island Corfu has many hidden beauties – but Pagi is one of the most outstanding. Embedded in olive groves, the village offers Mediterranean warmth to its visitors. And some thrill at a certain bar. Continue reading
As one of Ian Flemings favorite cities, Istanbul was already host to three Bond movies. While most action happened within the city centre, the picturesque Küçüksu Palace is up the Bosphorus – and worth the ride. Continue reading
