04 Nov 2002
007 Travel Heaven

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The release of Die Another Day, James Bond�s 20th film, will see bookings to the locales featured escalate up to 50% in four years predicts ebookers.com, online travel experts. Fuelling tourism for 45 years wherever James Bonds has laid his hat, tourism has been sure to follow.

Says Morra Aarons, Marketing Manager, ebookers.com �Hawaii is the main destination in Die Another Day and we are preparing to be inundated with enquires and calls about packages or flights to this area. Everyone�s got a little bit of James Bond in them and whether they fancy living the high life, soaking up the scenery or joining in the action there�s no better place to do it than where the film was shot.�

For wannabe secret agents ebookers.com, the online travel experts, reveal a selection of James Bond locations to �die for.�

Holywell Bay, England- Die Another Day The latest edition to the bond legend has scenes surprisingly shot in Cornwall, masquerading as the Korean border zone. Filming also took place at The Eden Project where officials received over 40 calls per day from fans wishing to watch the filming. Peahi in Hawaii is also set to expect a boom in visitors following the spectacular surf scenes in the movie. Honolulu �450 flight return travel til 18th December

Ochio Rios, Jamaica- Dr. No The infamous beach scene from Dr. No where 007 meets Honey Ryder has led to thousands of visitors recreating the memorable scene. On the North Jamaican coast you can also stay at Goldeneye, former home of 007creator Ian Fleming. Flight to Kingston, Jamaica return �424 25th December to 31st March

Thailand- The Man With The Golden Gun Despite being set in Phuket�s Phangnga bay, nearby Tapu has become known as �James Bond Island� with many distance shots of the island being used in the film. Noticeably Phuket is also now host to many of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Flight to Phuket with Thai International �582 February � March 2003

Ticino, Italian region of Switzerland- Goldeneye Bond makes a spectacular bungee jump into what is supposed to be the Arkangel Chemical Weapons facility in Russia. It is in fact the Verzasca Dam in Ticino. It is actually possible to recreate this jump for a bit of authenticity. Geneva: 2 nights from �188 (per person based on a twin room) Price includes: Return scheduled flights from a London Airport, 2 nights accommodation at the 3* Grand Pre Hotel and all pre-paid taxes. Valid for departure until 20th December 2002

Las Vegas, USA- Diamonds are Forever The ultimate Bond location, money, glamour, women, bad guys. Stay in the Circus Circus hotel as Bond did to experience Vegas in true movie star style. Las Vegas: 5 nights from �325 (per person based on a twin room) Price includes: Return flights with Delta Airlines, 5 nights accommodation at the 3* Circus Circus Hotel. Valid for departure between 1st and 18th December

Rajasthan, India- Octopussy Stay in the Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan as this was used as Octopussy�s floating palace in Octopussy. Flight to Udaipur �567 travel 25 Dec � 31 March

Venice, Italy- Moonraker Visit the site that staged the notorious hydrofoil chase in St. Marks square and then brush up on your culture in the Bilabo museum featured. Venice: 2 nights from �186 (per person based on a twin room) Price includes: Return flights from a London Airport, 2 nights hotel accommodation at the Canal E Walter hotel on a bed & breakfast basis. Valid for departure until 25th December 2002

Rio- Moonraker One of the most memorable 007 scenes takes place above Rio in the infamous Cable car scene. Take the cable car yourself to get a spectacular view of the city. Just don�t attempt to climb out of the cab. Rio: 7 nights from �719 (per person based on a twin room) Price includes: Return flights with TAP Air Portugal, 7 nights accommodation at the 4* Luxor Continental Hotel on a Room Only basis. Valid for departure until 14th December

Charmonox, France- The World Is Not Enough One of the best of many Olympic standard ski scenes seen in the James Bond movies takes place in Charmonox, France. Today this is one of the most popular and upmarket ski resorts visited by people from across the world. How about a little apr�s ski martini�shaken not stirred of course. http://www.ebookers.com/products/city_breaks/geneva.html

Paris, France- A View To A Kill Recreate the Paris scene by scaling the Eiffel tower, pausing at strategic spots as you climb the stairs with arms outstretched and fingers pointed whilst humming the bond theme music. Paris: 2 nights from �164 (per person based on a twin room) Price Includes: Return scheduled flights from a London Airport, 2 nights accommodation at the 3* Des Tuileries Hotel and all pre-paid taxes. Valid for departure until 27th December 2002

Visit any of these locations with ebookers.com, open 24 hours a day available at the click of a mouse or by phoning 0870 043 3957.

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