Jamaica Inn, Jamaica – March 2026
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Dr No by Ian Fleming — Jamaica Reading Retreat

Monday 23rd – Monday 30th March 2026

Escape to the exquisite luxury of Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica for a once-in-a-lifetime week-long reading retreat inspired by Ian Fleming’s James Bond novel, Dr No.

Since the 1950s, Jamaica Inn has welcomed literary and cultural icons like Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, who honeymooned here, as well as Sir Winston Churchill, who famously painted by the sea, and Ian Fleming himself — a close friend of the owning family.


Experience Highlights:

  • Seven nights in elegant beachfront accommodation at this celebrated 5‑star resort
  • Gatherings to discuss Dr No and Fleming’s wider literary legacy
  • An exclusive beach-side screening of the film Dr No under the stars — part of the iconic Bond legacy
  • Leisure time to unwind on private sands, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, or enjoy spa indulgences

Jamaica Inn’s storied history includes frequent visits from Fleming — his Goldeneye estate lies just down the coast — and the bar where Bond’s iconic martinis, “shaken, not stirred,” were first dreamt up in conversation with Churchill


Gather with fellow book-lovers for a rich literary journey: book discussions, optional excursions, and the warm camaraderie of readers in a setting that inspired the early days of Bond.


A rare chance to live the Bond life — with glasses raised on the beach!


Limited availability — register your interest below. 

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Join me, Paul Wright
Having run book clubs in Bristol and Exeter for over 5 years, Books in Places is an extension of that experience. A relaxed sociable meeting of like minded people who enjoy talking about a book they love, but time in the city the book is set.