Having never flown long haul with my two children, when the opportunity to travel to Windjammer in St Lucia came up, the prospect of a nine-hour flight almost made me turn it down. Thankfully, I put my fears aside and embarked on what has now been described by my children as "the best holiday ever". We had never been to the Caribbean and I knew it was a tropical destination, but that hot air that hits you in the face as soon as you leave the plane was still a surprise.
After disembarking, we travelled by taxi from the south, where the airport is located, to the north, where the enchanting Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is nestled on the island’s northwest coast. This picturesque retreat definitely proved to be the ultimate destination for a family of four, including our two water lovers. We arrived just as the sun was setting and we were warmly greeted by our "butler", who would be on hand to guide us through our stay: whether it be booking restaurants, suggesting fun day trips or answering our Whatsapp queries at any time.
We were swiftly escorted to our ocean-front villa, a luxurious haven featuring two large bedrooms, the most stunning and spacious living room and kitchen and of course, a rooftop swimming pool where we watched the final rays of sun disappear. Our private swimming pool quickly became a family favourite, offering endless hours of fun and relaxation under the St Lucian sun. The restaurant options at Windjammer are plentiful and whilst on the first ni.