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Getting There
Many airlines fly into Hewanorra (I have also seen this officially spelled "Hewannora" ) International Airport at Vieux Fort on St. Lucia's southeast coast. From there it's a 90-minute drive along some winding roads to Windjammer Landing. Taxis are available. To avoid the drive, a few vacationers hire a helicopter for the 12-minute, scenic but pricey flight to the George F. L. Charles Airport near Castries. From that facility, which accommodates smaller planes than Hewanorra, the drive to Windjammer Landing is about 15-minutes.
All About the Extras
It's nice to have a personal ambassador. Helen advises us on local adventures, books reservations (the Coal Pot, Castries, serves good seafood), expedites taxis and handles other details. A small grocery store on property sells cereal, milk, juice, fruit, ice cream, bread and other staples. As a convenience, the resort will send you a grocery list, stocking your villa prior to your arrival with your requested items. There's no fee for the service. You pay only for the groceries purchased.
Everyone in my family comments on the friendliness of the staff.
One couple visiting from England with their 5-year-old daughter Molly tells us how Molly was upset initially because she forgot her Teddy bear. When the manager heard the story, he drove to Castries, St. Lucia's capital, and came back with a new bear as a surprise for Molly.
All Windjammer units come with complimentary, high-speed Internet, a nice plus. Private babysitting is available with 24-hour notice. The fee for a nanny is U.S. $7 per child, per hour. Car seats are also available at U.S. $20 per day.
The Art of Smart Timing
Windjammer Landing's high season ranges from about December 21 through April 18th and low season runs from April 19th through December 20th.
For Mom and Dad
Several of our villa neighbors enjoy the complimentary tennis clinics as well as the complimentary Rum Mixers Doubles Tournament. A tennis pro offers private lessons for a fee.
Although Windjammer's spa is small with just three massage rooms and feels more like the villa it formerly was than a spa, Pamela soothes my aching muscles with her strong fingers. I enjoy my massage. For those who want a quiet lounge chair, sit by the virtually deserted spa pool and listen to the soothing fountain as you sun.
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