Readers could know that October is Calypso month and Nationwide Pumpkin Day is on October twenty sixth, however do you know this Saturday, October fifteenth, is James Bond Day within the Bahamas? For over six a long time, filmmakers have visited the islands to shoot iconic Bond scenes, each above and under its well-known seashores.
Almost 60 years after “Thunderball” was filmed, remnants of 007’s presence stay. Sean Connery, who starred within the movie, fell in love with Nassau and acquired a villa in an unique group on New Windfall. Producers beloved the islands too, returning to movie scenes for “You Solely Reside Twice,” “The Spy Who Beloved Me,” and “For Your Eyes Solely,” utilizing The Bahamas’ crystal-clear waters.
When “On line casino Royale” (2006) launched Daniel Craig as Bond, the crew once more returned. The extreme parkour chase was filmed at Coral Harbour, whereas different key scenes have been shot at Albany Resort and the One and Solely Ocean Membership on Paradise Island. Right this moment, the latter is named The Ocean Membership 4 Seasons, its lovely Versailles Gardens and Cloisters nonetheless open to guests.
Bahamas Factoid: Sir Sean Connery handed away at his Lyford Cay house in 2020, aged 90.
