James Bond-inspired holidays in Spectre film locations
The latest James Bond film Spectre is out in the UK on 26 October and to mark its release, we've pulled together a selection of the best Bond-themed holidays for 007 fans.
Spectre sees everyone's favourite secret agent embark on a rogue mission following a cryptic message from the past. As well as the usual fast cars, femme fatales and tyrannical villains, the film adds even more glamorous locations to Bond's already-exhausted passport, including London, Rome and Morocco.
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Follow in Bond's footsteps with these 007-themed getaways, starting with a snowy escape in Austria.
Solden, Austria
Visit the stunning Austrian city, Solden, where Spectre began filming in late 2014. A true year-round destination, visitors can take in the beautiful surroundings on skis, mountain bike or simply by foot. Apt.7 Residenz Zwieselstein is a luxurious apartment in one of the best-known ski regions in the Tirol, but also a beautiful area for walkers and hikers in summer and winter. Part of a complex, situated in the alpine village of Zwieselstein, the apartment boasts picture-postcard surroundings and sleeps five people in two bedrooms. £72 per night with holidaylettings.co.uk.
Erfoud, Morocco
Located in Morocco's Sahara, Erfoud is no stranger to film crews; Prince of Persia and The Mummy were both shot in the area. It's not so much the town itself that's of interest, but the spectacular surrounding scenery. In Merzouga, 50 km further on, you will find awesome Erg Chebbi – a sea of dunes, some 150 metres high, where the absolute silence is eerily exciting. A seven-night self-drive trip, split between Merzouga (half board) and the thrilling city of Fes (B&B), costs from £672 per person including flights from London, accommodation, transfers and car hire with Lawrence of Morocco.
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London, England
Filming of Spectre has taken place at many London landmarks including City Hall, Westminster Bridge and MI6's riverside headquarters. The Goring, in fashionable Belgravia, is just moments from where Bond author Ian Fleming once lived and is the perfect bolthole for Bond. The five-star hotel boasts exquisite suites, a David Linley-designed Dining Room overseen by Executive Chef Shay Cooper and an atmospheric bar which serves Bond's classic tipple – a Vodka Martini – shaken not stirred. An overnight stay costs from £450 per room with Pride of Britain Hotels.
Rome, Italy
A high-speed car chase sees cars racing down the Rome's famous Corso Vittorio Emanuele II thoroughfare, as one crashes into the Tiber River and another is crushed by the Vatican. Whether you're a secret agent or simply seeking solace from the hustle and bustle of the city, this four-night break ticks all the boxes. Based at Casa per Ferie of Santa Emilia de Vialar, a convent guesthouse run by the Sisters of the Apparition, just 15 minutes' walk from the Vatican City, you can enjoy lovely views over the Basilica, delightful gardens and an unforgettably tranquil ambience, as well as a sightseeing programme. Secret Rome costs from £590 per person including flights, transfers, B&B, and the services of local guides and representatives from Voyages Jules Verne.
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