Inside the Bond villain lair-style hotel in the Caribbean

Armed with views to thrill, the Amanera in the Dominican Republic looks like a set from a movie.

The luxury hotel, beloved by celebrities and well-heeled travelers alike, makes for the perfect villain's lair, enveloped by thick jungle and set on a peninsular jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Jetting in for a weekend break from New York, the calm surrounds are a world away from the bustle of the city, with honking firetrucks replaced by bird song and the constant drone of traffic outdone by rolling waves.

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