Resort at a Glance: Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort

White-sand beaches, bathwater-warm turquoise water, and palm trees are par for the course at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, an upscale resort set down on Labrelotte Bay on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. In your one-bedroom villa, you’ll be able to walk outside and into the surf, where you can go snorkeling, scuba diving, and windsurfing.

• Villas on the shore: Walk out the doors of your villa and you’re on the beach in no time, where you can take advantage of free rentals for windsurfing, banana tube rides, and snorkeling.
• Five restaurants and three bars: With this getaway’s optional meal plan, you can enjoy unlimited access to the resort’s bars and restaurants, which serve everything from casual beachside barbecue to gourmet steaks and seafood.
• Multiple pools dot the resort; do some tanning or enjoy a swim in the uncrowded waters.
• Spacious villas feature private terraces, fully equipped kitchens, and separate living, dining, and sleeping spaces.

Saint Lucia: French-Inspired Cuisine and Spectacular Volcanoes

Located in between Martinique and Saint Vincent in the eastern Caribbean, Saint Lucia was coveted by the British and French, who quarreled over the island for more than a century. Although English is now Saint Lucia’s official language, the French seem to have left a more noticeable influence on its arts and cuisine. Along the coast, a string of marinas exhibits a cultural blend through restaurants ranging from fried-fish shacks to upscale French eateries. Grab a table to sample meaty pepperpot stew, spinach-like callaloo soup, or the country’s national dish of green fig—a Caribbean term for small, unripe bananas—and salt fish.

With several beaches, Saint Lucia attracts those looking for snorkeling excursions, dolphin-watching tours, or deep-sea fishing trips in search of blue marlin, barracuda, and mako shark. Crowds descend on the popular Reduit Beach at Rodney Bay, not too far from the 18th-century British forts at Pigeon Island National Park. For a less hectic scene, head south down the coast to Anse Chastanet, a more secluded beach with giant palm trees and undulating green hills.

A vacation in Saint Lucia is not complete without a visit to one of its volcanoes. Considered the country’s unofficial symbol, the Pitons are two vegetation-covered volcanic plugs rising more than 2,000 feet above the western coast. Nearby Saint Lucia Volcano is considered “the world’s only drive-in volcano,” as you can drive your car close to the volcanic crater to see its steaming sulfur springs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The property is about 20 minutes from George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) and 90 minutes from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF). Cab fare is about $25 from SLU and $85 from UVF, and the property can arrange transfers for an additional fee from either airport.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. For room-only stays, two additional kids 12 or younger may stay for no additional charge. For stays with a meal plan, one kid 12 or younger stays free, and an additional kid may be added for $56 per night.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No resort credits are included in this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations are not required. The property suggests during dinner that men wear trousers and collared shirts and women wear blouses, skirts, dresses or trousers at Upper Deck, Dragonfly Restaurant, Papa Don’s Taverna and Jammer’s.

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<img src=”http://gr.pn/1qcASD2” style=”float: left; margin-right:13px” alt=“Getaways Staff Picks” />”From the Spanish-inspired decor to the lavish villas, the Windjammer quickly became one of my favorite resorts. It’s along one of the lushest and most secluded beaches of St. Lucia, yet Rodney Bay Village is only a few minutes’ walk away.” – Ophelia, Groupon Getaways