Escape To A Lagoon Cottage For Two

GoldenEye has been the low-key hub of cool since James Bond author Ian Fleming first built the lush in the town of Oracabessa on Jamaica’s North coast in the 1950s. For decades, this hideaway played host to the glitterati and literati – writers, musicians and heads of state. Set along the pristine coast, amid tropical gardens, a lagoon, and secluded beaches, the 52-35 acres now encompasses 45 48 units designed by Ann Hodges, one of Jamaica’s leading architects. At the beachside Bizot Bar (named for journalist and musical tastemaker Jean-Francois Bizot) guests sip cocktails while chilling out to a cool soundtrack. The property is also home to Sha’been, an ocean front bar with a rooftop; the Bamboo Bar + Grill on Button Beach, a rustic spot offering Jamaican street food; and the Tree House restaurant Gazebo, an evening-only restaurant, serving up local fare with an international twist.