James Bond Island, Phuket, Thailand

Film: The Man With The Golden Gun

The setting for the lair of triple-nippled villain Scaramanga in The Man With The Golden Gun, “James Bond Island” is now the popular name for Khao Phing Kan, close to Phuket.

Consisting of two forest-covered islands with steep shores and shallow green waters, Khao Phing Kan is a major tourist attraction. Look beyond the crowds and you’ll find stunning rock formations and delightful sandy beaches that are instantly recognisable from the movie.