Video LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowDriving through the plush green landscape of Saint Lucia, you can see why it’s referred to as the emerald jewel of the Caribbean. Thanks to frequent, year-round “liquid sunshine” – as locals lovingly call the short spells of warm rain – the island is bursting with tropical life. We checked in for a stay geared towards outdoor activities and female wellness – apt considering Saint Lucia is the first country to be named after a woman – to prove the island offers just as much for solo and group travellers as it does for honeymooning couples. Prepare to swap FOMO for found my oasis…
Driving through the plush green landscape of Saint Lucia, you can see why it’s referred to as the emerald jewel of the Caribbean.
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A place to land The Landings Resort and Spa is a swanky five-star hideout on Rodney Bay, serving up beachfront luxury in the form of spacious suites overlooking the hotel’s own yacht marina. Opt for one, two or three-bedroom apartments with king-size beds, fully equipped kitchens, private terraces and optional plunge pools. We had a room with a deck near the water, which proved to be the perfect spot for watching the sunrise in the morning and setting into pinks and golds in the evening. Women’s wellness The spa has new, dedicated programmes to support women’s health by delivering bespoke treatments to address menopause, hormonal imbalances, postpartum issues, hair loss, ageing and more. We loved sipping on a black cohosh tea – reputedly good for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms – before finding bliss in a follicle-stimulating 60-minute targeted hair and scalp massage. The monthly cycle package, involving professionally guided stretching and exercises to relieve muscle spasms and cramps, also comes highly recommended.
The spa has new, dedicated programmes to support women’s health.
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See the sights Staff at reception can help organise day trips to visit nearby and to sights further afield. Head 30 minutes into the rainforest to check out the Helen’s Daughters farm, a cooperative that gives local women farmers the appropriate tools, skills and training to increase the production of foods. If natural wonders are more your thing, the sulphur springs, where you can bathe in toasty volcanic water, are worth a visit for the skin-softening mud mask alone. After overindulging in banana bread, we took a guided hike over to Pigeon Island and up to Signal Head to check out the incredible views of the Pitons. What to eat Early birds can enjoy coffee and juices from 7 am at the hotel’s coffee shop – ideal before hitting the fully equipped gym. An impressive breakfast buffet of Caribbean and European delicacies is served each morning at the Beach Club. For dinner, head to the Callaloo restaurant on the beach for a poké bowl, fresh seafood and a cocktail, or back to the Beach Club for à la carte options. And don’t miss a trip to Gros Islet’s Friday and Saturday night street party, bursting with music, food stalls and rum punch stands.
For dinner, head to the Callaloo restaurant on the beach for a poké bowl, fresh seafood and a cocktail
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How to book Stay at The Landings Resort and Spa from £325 here per night for a one-bedroom Marina view villa suite with pool, based on two sharing, including breakfast, free nonmotorised sports and daily activities. See full details and spa pricing at landingsstlucia.com. Direct, return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick can be booked here, and information about Saint Lucia can be found here at stlucia.org/en_UK/discover-saint-lucia.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnTravelShopping
