Elite Traveler September-October 2015

elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2015 ISSUE 5 144

Flight of fancy

A glow-in-the-dark float in Jamaica

Many hotels promise miracles where relaxation and comfort are concerned, but few offer the opportunity to walk on water. In truth, the latest activity on offer at the Goldeneye Resort in Jamaica demands a little more effort than walking as it takes place on a paddleboard. Guests can leave the hotel – famously the location where Ian Fleming created James Bond – at sunset on a board for a self-propelled trip around Oracabessa Bay, assuming that your paddling prowess is up to standard. As darkness falls, the specially fitted underboard lights come on, illuminating all manner of sea creatures and creating your very own halo effect. Follow up with a private, torch-lit barbecue on the beach or on your own private deck. Rum optional. Free to hotel guests. Fleming Villa with five bedrooms from $5,500 per night . To book call +1 876 622 9007, email info@goldeneye.com or visit goldeneye.com

Words Emily Mathieson. Illustration Lyndon Hayes