The particular lush isle of Saint Lucia – approximately 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, boasts waterfalls, drive-in volcanoes, sulphur suspension springs and the UNESCO world history sanctioned Pitons – the particular mountains located in Soufriere.
Having visited over 10 many years ago plus enjoyed the best-ever cruising and snorkelling of my life, I was excited to this time return as being a family, staying in the world-famous Windjammer Landing Suite Beach Resort.
Resort
Emerge across the steep and verdant slope sweeping right down to a calm crescent-shaped seaside is Windjammer Landing House Beach Vacation resort, the ‘in-the-know’ favourite vacation resort for families visiting St Lucia.
The house provides a Mediterranean style and enviably functions six pools, a selection of dining places and pubs, an upmarket spa, well-equipped gym with programme of classes, intensive water sports activities centre (including Windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, snorkelling and diving) and excellent kids club. We stopped at as the family within July plus were amazed by the expansive offering this vacation resort has in order to give, along with distinctive variations of high-class on the way.
Space
The particular resort features 216 different accommodation choices, which consist of waterfront villas, beachfront rooms, hillside rooms and individual luxury houses (the biggest is about 2, 700 sq ft, providing for twelve guests) along with pools – all along with varying sights across Labrolette Bay and the Caribbean Sea.
The hillside suite was wonderful. The home had the own personal driveway plus garden – a very first for me when staying at a resort. Upon entering, a person were hit by the cool white-colored and blue décor, high ceilings and smart split level open plan living area. The particular kitchen plus dining areas sat with an upper level with the particular sitting space on lower level, and patio doorways leading out there to our own sparkling infinity pool. Both master plus twin sleeping rooms lead away from these areas – both spacious areas with uber-comfortable beds, lots of cupboard room (great just for long-term guests) and large bathrooms (one with a walk-in bath, one with a shower – useful for families).
We valued our accepted chocolate and bottle associated with fizz within the fridge plus used the particular tea and coffee amenities, yet got out apart from that. You can nevertheless request a dedicated recipient for your own stay, meant for the ultimate in high-class. And no matter where you live for the property or home during your trip, whether upward the hill or nearer to the seaside, there will be a fleet of minivan shuttles to take you to and from the lobby, spa or even kids golf club. We in no way waited more than five minutes for one to get there.
Food
The resort offers five superb restaurants plus three pubs – every using its own distinctive style and atmosphere. We began our days with morning meal within the Dragonfly restaurant, overlooking the beach and major pool. The bountiful buffet really do present each possible type of food you may realise of eating for morning meal and four days we all didn’t take care of to try it all.
We all tended to consider lunch within the laid-back Caribbean-style Jammer’s or even in the particular barbecue-grill spot Embers, which usually served tasty pizzas and wraps. Both were furthermore perfect for dinner in case you were wanting a more relaxed occasion. We appreciated cocktails too on the Jammer’s bar and beach place 96 Degrees in the Color.
We appreciated the seafood menu in Dragonfly 1 night – specialities were the likes of ahi tuna tartar, Lucian coconut shrimp plus pan-seared scallops in an orange butter sauce. My vegetarian main associated with cauliflower steak fried along with Colombo spices, cumin, fennel and paprika was delightful.
Our preferred meal however was an Italian in Papa Don’s to the hillside – called following the hotel’s founder. We all sat from our desk, adorned with a blue and white-colored checked tablecloth, looking upon to the particular restaurant’s very own curved swimming pool and additional afield the sea. Our Caprese greens accompanied by a special of aubergine offered Milanese-style each were meltingly moreish for the tongue.
Hot tub
Windjammer Landing has the large spa, that is located close to the particular tennis courts and gym. A peace pervades upon walking within, since the receptionists greet a person in hushed tones and the trickle from a more sophisticated water fountain provides a relaxing soundtrack, as you decide on your treatment. You will find four therapy rooms, 2 couples’ rooms, a Western tub and an outdoor shower. We all tried the couples massage therapy, also it was really heavenly.
All of us also learned that, post-pandemic, the particular resort can be reshaping the spa providing, with a new health spa menu composed of new, revolutionary therapies and beauty treatments, all associated with which get inspiration through the local area. New director of spa and wellness, Alex Danila, plans to focus on wellbeing plus offer upcoming guests really an all-encompassing sanctuary, by giving tailored wellness and physical fitness classes concentrating heavily on breathwork, nutrition and postural alignment courses.
For the real deal with try the new Complete Moon Health spa Ritual, which consists associated with a morning invested at the sea which includes a night time boat ride in Labrelotte Bay, the Yin yoga exercises session with guided yoga, signature therapeutic massage, communal use of plant dinner, and stargazing session. Guests have got the option to include a good underwater night dive, focusing on underwater breathwork for an additional fee. The vacation resort has also launched 3 new retreats concentrating on detox, immunity and weight loss.
To do
Windjammer Getting offers a variety of actions – therefore many you may won’t be able to try all of them. Try Hummingbird yoga – set in a rich, picturesque hill-side garden overlooking the ocean, whereby feeders are usually placed in the trees attracting the hummingbirds while you practise. Or even book the Sunset Seaside picnic, the resort’s latest private dining experience, on an romantic section associated with the whitened sand seaside. The have a picnic offers visitors to pick their small bites, paired along with prosecco and wine, served barefoot upon a colourful table.
In addition , guests may book excursions through Jammin’ Tours, including Catamaran trips to Soufriere to explore the Sulphur Springs, ziplining, riding and more.
Not forgetting the Jacquot Fun Membership, where kids aged through four in order to 12 enjoy crafts, online games and activities, while teenagers are capable to practice water sports and participate in bonfire parties at the particular Teen Membership.
Getting presently there
It’s about an 80-minute drive in order to the international airport and a 10-minute drive to the George F. D. Charles Airport (SLU), which serves the particular other Caribbean islands. We all used Lawson’s Taxi services (1 (758) 716 736), who helpfully arranged for a few forgotten baggage to become ferried in order to the airport in an additional cab arriving our method, arriving prior to our departure.
Factbox
Areas can end up being booked from £385 per night intended for two individuals all inclusive, or £182 per night time for 2 people on the bed and morning meal basis.
Prices start at £285 for one day retreats, £755 for three time retreats plus £1, 220 for 5 days – all for each person.
Address: Labrelotte Bay, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Phone: 00 (758) 877-522-0722
Email: [email protected] possuindo
Website: windjammer-landing. possuindo