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s the nation eagerly awaits Gleneagles, Scotland new 007 adventure No Time The Ian Fleming Villa To Die, why not take a break in an iconic James Bond Afilming location? DRIVE THE LATEST CAR CHASE ROUTE No Time To Die includes an epic car chase scene filmed in Puglia, on the southernmost tip of Italy. Visitors to the region can experience Bond’s luxurious lifestyle at Castello di Ugento, a beautifully restored 17th century castle which has watched over the town of Ugento for 1,000 years. The castle has been converted into a nine-bedroom boutique hotel, complete with fresh, contemporary interiors. Castello di Ugento can arrange for guests to be taken on a scenic road trip along the stunning shoreline of the Adriatic sea to Gravina di Puglia where scenes from the new Bond film were shot. Upon arrival to the town, guests can embark on the exact route taken by Daniel Craig in the nail-biting car chase scene, taking in the twists and turns of the small town and over the dramatic two-level Roman bridge spanning the ravine the town is famous for. ■■HOW: Rates at Castello di Licence t Ugento start from ¤400 per night chill based on two people sharing on You’ll be in 007 heaven with one of these Bond-inspired breaks, writes Paul Cole  a B&B basis – see astellodiugento.com Personally attending each table, square miles of untouched mountain palace floats like a mirage in the Castello di Ugento in Puglia the staff add theatrical flair to the terrain. middle of Lake Pichola and looks ULTIMATE BOND BREAK evening as they effortlessly carve The lodge offers exhilarating dazzling from the shore, making it Daniel Craig injured Scottish smoked salmon, prepare outdoor pursuits including heli- one of the most private and exclusive his ankle while filming and dress a salad, or flambé a S‘ teak skiing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling hotspots in the world. action scenes for No Strathearn’ on request. and astro-touring around the valley. Reached by a short boat ride, it Time To Die in Jamaica For an added slice of luxury, After an exhilarating day out on the was built as a summer retreat by – also the setting for guests can retreat to the beautiful slopes, guests can relax in the lodge’s Maharana Jagjit Singh who ruled both Dr. No and Live Royal Lochnager Suite, which offers geo-thermally heated outdoor pool, Udaipur in the 17th century, and its and Let Die. uninterrupted views across the and from October to March, even exclusivity is what made it the perfect Scott Dunn is offering rolling Glendevon Hills. catch a glimpse of the elusive Bond setting. the ultimate Bond This warm, charming and Northern Lights. The hotel is home to the famous experience, staying at characterful home from home allows ■■HOW: Winter rates start at royal barge boat, Gangaur, which was the beautiful GoldenEye guests to completely relax while £1,370 per person per night based specially refurbished for the filming hotel, where all 14 original 007 books including economy flights, soaking up the style, glamour and on double occupancy and including of Octopussy, equipped with seven were penned by Ian Fleming. transfers and the Ultimate Bond exceptional service for which meals, drinks and customised rowers, private dance performers Guests will be treated to excursions Experience Package. Visit Gleneagles is famed. adventure itineraries. See and private chef so that guests can including a private boat trip to scottdunn.com ■■HOW: Room rates at Gleneagles elevenexperience.com wine and dine on board as Laughing Waters Beach, where Dr. start from £435 per night based extravagantly as 007. No, was filmed. There will be private SKYFALL SELF-INDULGENCE on two people sharing on a B&B SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED AT TAJ PALACE Just launched is a ‘Cocktails of guided snorkelling experiences, trips Scenes from 2012 Bond movie basis – see gleneagles.co.uk This opulent floating lake palace Bond’ drinks menu so that guests are to Firefly – Noel Coward’s former Skyfall were filmed in Scotland, and hotel in Odaipur was the location for able to sample all the drinks 007 estate – and a private tour of the The Gleneagles Hotel offers COOL, JAMES COOL Octopussy, and welcomes guests to enjoyed throughout the James Bond Ian Fleming Villa. guests luxury and glamour Bond visited Iceland in Die Another indulge in true Bond style. books and films including The After adventure-filled that 007 would approve Day – and you can escape to the The 270-year-old white marble Ultimate 007 – a blend of all Bond’s days, guests can retreat of. wilderness for an intimate icy retreat favourites, served in a royal glass. back to the beautiful Set beneath the at Nordic-inspired Guests can also enjoy a private boutique GoldenEye Ochil Hills, in the lodge Deplar in-room screening of Octopussy with hotel. heart of Perthshire, Farm. palace butlers on call with popcorn The package also Gleneagles offers Located on the and refreshments. includes a bottle of seclusion and remote Troll ■■HOW: Rates at Taj Lake Palace Bollinger, La Grande adventure, with its Peninsula and start from around £541 per night Annee – the famous array of outdoor surrounded by on a B&B basis – see tajhotels.com champagne featured in pursuits including golf, 3,000ft snow- many Bond films – and a fishing, shooting, dusted mountains, copy of the book Daniel Craig as James horse-riding, off-road these surroundings Goldeneye: Where Bond Bond in No Time To Die driving and falconry. were the backdrop Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, left, Was Bond by Matthew Dinner at the iconic to the iconic car and Deplar Farm, Iceland, below Parker, about Jamaica’s Strathearn restaurant is a decadent chase across the strong influence on Fleming’s affair, with traditional gueridon frozen lake. spy series. service from bespoke dining trollies This region has ■■HOW: A seven-night stay at the bringing excitement and energy to some of the highest GoldenEye hotel, Jamaica is from the room as a selection of classic snowfall in the country and with £3,059 per person on a B&B basis, dishes are finished at the table. unrivalled access to over 1,500 No Time To Die – the 25th movie in the James Bond franchise – is out in cinemas on April 3