Windjammer Landing, St Lucia: background
The Caribbean island of St. Lucia is known for scenic beauty, and especially for the twin peaks of the Pitons in the southwest. The island is lush, with jungle and sugar and banana plantations; and the sea has coral reefs for divers and snorkelers.
St. Lucia was ruled by the French and later by the British; many tourists visit from the UK, and driving is on the left. Direct flights from the US are increasing.
Windjammer Landing: Features
Windjammer Landing has 60 acres on the northwest point of St. Lucia; the resort is designed as a "village" with winding brick paths. Guests stay in suites or villas. Features of Windjammer Landing include:
- villas with kitchenettes and up to four bedrooms; many villas have plunge pools; the 4-bedroom can sleep eight guests
- 1500-ft. white sand beach
- two pools, and two children's pools
- complimentary watersports include sunfish sailing, snorkeling, hobie cats, paddle boats, and wind-surfing. (Visitors mention family windsurfing lessons as a fun activity)
- fishing and waterskiing, banana boat rides and tubing, at an additional charge (though banana rides and tube rides are free for an hour a day)
- scuba for all levels, and with programs geared to kids
- jogging trail, tennis, squash, beach soccer, hikes
- five restaurants
- nightly entertainment features floor shows, steel bands, folk musicians, etc.
- available excursions include island tours and a day outing to nearby island Martinique
- all-inclusive pricing plan available: a big plus, for families
Kids programs
- kids center with "Jacquot Children Fun Club" programs for ages 4 to 12 (nature walks, Creole lessons, island outings)
- teen center, with activities for ages 13 to 18 when there are sufficient teens
- nanny service available
Keep in mind about Windjammer Landing:
- the resort is built on a hillside; a shuttle runs frequently to take guests to and from their units
- all-inclusive plan is optional
- as at many Caribbean-style resorts, don't expect Air-Con in every room: i.e., only the bedroom is AC
- villas are "open-air": don't be surprised if birds fly in and out
Find out more about Windjammer Landing:
- See the Windjammer Landing site
- check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Windjammer Landing" in the searchbox)
- Check prices
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort site for updates.
