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St. Lucia is the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado (depending on your taste). The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea.
In natural beauty, St. Lucia seems like an island plucked from the South Pacific and set down in the Caribbean. Its dramatic twin coastal peaks, the Pitons, soar 2,000 feet up from the sea, sheltering magnificent rain forests where wild orchids, giant ferns, and birds of paradise flourish. Brilliantly-plumed tropical birds abound, including endangered species like the indigenous St. Lucia parrot. The rainforest is broken only by verdant fields and orchards of banana, coconut, mango, and papaya trees.
St. Lucia has been inhabited since long before colonial times, and its cultural treasures are a fascinating melange of its rich past and its many different traditions. The island's people have earned a well-deserved reputation for their warmth and charm, and the island itself is dotted with aged fortresses, small villages, and open-air markets.
There is a broad array of exciting and exotic activities available on St. Lucia. The island's steep coastlines and lovely reefs offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. The rainforest preserves of St. Lucia's mountainous interior are one of the Caribbean's finest locales for hiking and birdwatching. Of course, the island also possesses excellent facilities for golf, tennis, sailing, and a host of other leisure pursuits. Not to be missed is St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater.
Deep in St Lucia's mountainous, tropical islands interior almost 1,800 feet above sea level, lies 19,000 acres of rainforest and the 29 miles of trails that run through it.
The rainforest is respected as a habitat for rare birds and plants, a world where lushness is overpowering, where elusive parrots squawk overhead, orchids scent the air, hummingbird
buzz near brilliant heliconia and climbing palms encircle tall trees like lovers in a parting embrace.
It has taken centuries for St Lucia's tropical island rainforest to become its current well-developed refuge. Nonetheless, two thousand years ago, Arawak tribes associated the dark woods with evil spirits and for centuries the forest remained untouched and the spirits the Amerindians feared evolved into island folklore.
Amongst the most enduring symbols of the rainforest is St Lucia's National bird, the Amazona Versicolor or the Jacquot as it is affectionately known, once an endangered species, with protection its numbers have risen.
The local craft markets sell baskets that have been woven from climbing foot palms and aralie (a hanging root) and beautiful necklaces made from colourful dédéfouden seeds from the mammoth trees which form the forest's canopy.
In addition to the wide variety of opportunities to hike, birdwatch, and tour St. Lucia's outstanding natural attractions, the island is replete with a full range of recreational facilities. Visitors may enjoy the leisurely pleasures of touring the island by horse, chartering a yacht for an evening sail or day cruise, or relax with a round of golf amid St. Lucia's entrancing natural beauty. For those who enjoy the thrill of more vigorous pursuits, there are plenty of places to windsurf, dive, water-ski, or play tennis or squash. There are also a number of activities more closely related to the traditional life of St. Lucia, including deep-sea fishing, weekly "jump-ups" at Gros Islet, and visits to the weekly market at Castries.
Sailing
Yachts can be chartered (bare-boat or skippered) through a number of charter operations housed in marinas at Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay . Both areas have safe anchorages, shower facilities, restaurants and bars, grocery stores, and yacht maintenance facilities. Day boat trips include stops at fishing villages and secret coves, and many of St. Lucia's natural treasures. Sunset cruises along the northwest coast afford a breathtaking view as the sun dips over the horizon. Meals and beverages are usually included in the tours.
Helicopter Tours
There are few more exciting ways to view the splendid beauty of the island than by helicopter. Visitors can embark upon flights that loop around the northern and southern portions of the island, offering aerial panoramas that include the steaming cauldron of Soufriere volcano and the emerald carpet of the National Rain Forest.
Shopping
St. Lucia offers shoppers the option of browsing for duty-free imports like designer perfumes, crystal and china at Pointe Seraphine, a harbour-front shopping complex. Or, experience market day, when farmers' wives flock to Castries' 100-year-old outdoor market and gather under parasols to display their colourful wares. Fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, woven baskets and other local crafts are offered. Local handicrafts can also be found in a number of shops in Castries, in addition to hand-screened batik apparel and prints featuring island scenes at Caribelle Batik factory and Bagshaws silk-screening studio.
Diving
St Lucia is a diving paradise. The island is at the tip of an underwater volcano where both beginner and experienced divers alike will enjoy the stunning variety of coral, sponge and marine life. Artificial reefs have developed around a number of sunken ships which have become home to huge gorgonians, black coral trees, gigantic barrel sponges, purple vase sponges and black lace corals. Exciting Caribbean diving trips will reveal turtles, nurse sharks, seahorses, angel fish, and golden spotted eels, to name but a few, among the dazzling cross section
of Caribbean marine life.
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St. Lucia's Mega Vacation Value: Stay at One, Play at Three
When you stay at a Sandals Resort in St. Lucia, it's like having 3 vacations in one. Our exclusive exchange program allows you to enjoy all the amenities and services of all our resorts.
Windjammer Landing is unique and unlike any other Caribbean resort. It was conceived, designed and built as a village. Brick paths meander through more than 60 acres of lush landscaping, scented gardens, sparkling pools and waterfalls, covered walkways, and hand-painted tiles. Patterned after the picturesque villages of the Mediterranean, Windjammer Landing villas are uniquely designed and secluded from neighbors by magnificent trees and flowering bushes.
Facilities Include:
- Over 1,000 feet of white sandy beaches
- Conference facilities
- Two swimming pools and two children's pools
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Five restaurants
- Floodlit tennis courts
- Near-by golf course
- Serenity Health Spa
- Water sports program
- Children and Teen Center with specialized programs
- Stores including duty free shopping
- Diamonds International Jewlery Store
- Village Market
- Fitness Center
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VILLAS SPACIOUS, PRIVATE, PERFECT ~ Windjammer villas have been designed for perfect privacy. Honeymooners, and other lovers, will find their one-bedroom villa is a romantic hideaway unrivaled in the Caribbean.
Each villa features a large living room and kitchen, a private terrace with dining area and a spacious bedroom with en suite. Families will prefer the larger two and three-bedroom villas with private plunge pools. For groups of adult vacationers, the larger villas are unequaled. Plenty of space to socialize together, yet lots of room to be by yourself.
Each air-conditioned bedroom has its own bathroom and sun terrace with a magnificent view. Furnishings throughout the villas are tropic casual sunny prints and rattan, ceramic and mosaic. Ocean View rooms, with ocean and garden views, are also available to add to the options travelers have for a perfect vacation at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort.
Watersports ~ Windjammer Landing offers a playground of sports and recreation. From our beautiful crescent-shaped white sand beach, a wide choice of watersports are available.
Complimentary:
- Aqua-fin Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Hobie Cat Sailing
- Banana Rides / Tube Rides (between 4:00pm - 5:00pm)
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Paddle Boats
We also offer for additional cost:
- Tubing and Banana
- Knee-boarding
- Waterskiing
- Wakeboarding
Scuba Diving:
- Expeditions - entry level to experienced divers level program
- Programs geared towards kids
- Scuba diver certification from scuba diver level to Instructor level
- Special new offering of enriched Air Diving
- Dive specials and underwater photography lessons
Cuisine ~ Dining at Windjammer is casual or casually elegant, whatever your mood may be. We offer seaside and poolside dining, as well as in-villa dining. Our cuisine naturally includes seafood and ranges from Caribbean to International.
Your choices include:
· Embers BBQ Grill: For your grilled snacks and drinks on the beach.
· Dragonfly: Euro Caribbean cuisine with an influence of Asia. The very best of the "East" merges with the finest of the 'West', in a great fusion of Caribbean and Asian Cuisine. The Restaurant is carefully appointed with the finest in Asian teak furniture and tastefully decorated with some of St. Lucia's most beautiful flora. Dragonfly is already known as one of the very best restaurants on the island.
· Papa Don's: This intimate Mediterranean style Taverna is located above the Island Pool. Its mountain side terrace offers spectacular views of Martinique. This restaurant offers great pizza, pasta and other Mediterranean dishes.
· Jammer's Bar: This is the place for exotic cocktails and mid-day lunch. Everyday, our Bartenders create new tropical drinks, and the beer is always ice cold. Happy Hour is from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
· Café Labrelotte: You can relax and enjoy our different blends of flavours of ice cream, our delicious cappuccinos and our wide variety of mouth watering sandwiches. Our Internet Café is also located at Café Labrelotte.
· The Upper Deck: Fine "Sunshine Cuisine" within a nautical feel in this alfresco style restaurant. Dinners can choose from the evening A La Carte menu offering sumptuous seafood delicacies, grilled steaks, kebabs, salads sandwiches and much more.
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