James Bond-inspired breaks in Madagascar and Venice
James Bond is one of the best-travelled film characters ever, his missions taking him all over the world, from the Middle East to Florida to tropical ocean islands. The latest 007 adventure is no exception, with Daniel Craig making his debut as James Bond on November 17th in Casino Royale at glamorous locations in Venice and the wild island of Madagascar - the setting for his first mission. Located in the Indian Ocean, off Africa's east coast, Madagascar is home to five per cent of the world's plant and animal species, and is a remote, huge island that is ideal for an adventure holiday. Among the tour operators offering packages to the island are Explore, who have a 19-day tour that works as an introduction to the reserves and cultural sights of the south of the island. One of the country's most famous residents are the endangered Lemur primate species, indigenous only to Madagascar. Starting in the capital, Antananarivo, the tour visits Ambohimanga The 19-day tour costs £2