I Went to Saint Lucia for a Postpartum Getaway and You! Should! Too!

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Hi, so, I don't know if you've heard, but Parenthood! Is! Hard! That's why—four months after giving birth—I jumped at the opportunity to experience a week of ~rejuvenation~ in Saint Lucia (you know, the gorg island nation in the Caribbean?) with my husband in tow. (Shoutout to my mom and dad for watching the bébé!!) As much as I ♥ tummy and bath time, I was v much looking forward to some *me* time in paradise...and let me tell ya, I definitely got it.

Located on a private beach on the country's northwest coast, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is a total stunner, complete with secluded villas, six pools, a chic open-air lobby, and allll the Mediterranean vibes. From the moment I checked in to my two-bedroom beachfront villa (featuring an outdoor terrace and private infinity pool, nbd), I knew I was in for a good time—especially after I received a visit from my personal concierge team (lol, casual), who made my trip literal perfection. No really: they later spent HOURS trying to rescue a cooler bag—which I'd shipped to Saint Lucia ahead of time—from customs so I could transport breastmilk home with me. The dedication!!!

I know you want the deets so you can copy my itinerary, so let's get into it, shall we? (FYI, my flights, accommodations, meals, and activities were comped in order to write this review.)

Stay

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: This 65-acre all-inclusive resort—which underwent a major $12-million renovation earlier this year—is seriously luxe. There are TONS of accommodation options for guests, including rooms, suites, and villas. I spent my time in the newly-built Ocean Point Residences, where my suite was decorated with work from local artists and replenished on the daily with fresh fruit, water, soft drinks, and Piton Beer.

When I wasn't swimming laps in my private infinity pool(!) or lounging on my terrace(!!), I was trying to decide which of the two bathtubs and five showers—indoor and outdoor options, obv—I should use to bathe(!!!). Yep, pretty fancy stuff.

BOOK A STAY

Play

Hit the spa: Everyone knows a rejuvenating vacay isn't complete without a trip to the spa. At the Windjammer Spa, I was treated to the Signature Massage, which began with a hand-and-foot scrub and was followed up with a full-body rubdown featuring warmed bamboo and polished stones. 'Twas heavenly.

Take a yoga class: I was supposed to join Windjammer's weekly hummingbird yoga class in the garden (which yes, is exactly what it sounds like), but the class was moved to the boat deck due to heavy rain the night before (womp). However, morning vinyasa on the water was still a delight, especially since we got to enjoy some sea-moss smoothies after savasana...and they taste better than they sound, trust.

Go on a day sail: JSYK, Saint Lucia has the only drive-in volcano in the Caribbean (like, you can literally pull a car right up into the crater), so a trip to the nearby town of Soufriere to see it is a must. The Jammers Day Sail excursion will take ya in a giant catamaran down the west coast to the iconic Pitons, where you can ~detoxify~ in the steaming-hot mud baths at Sulphur Springs or take a cool dip at Toraille Waterfall.

Attend a beach party: Every Thursday night is a party at Windjammer, complete with live music, local cuisine, stilt walkers, and even fire breathers. I highly recommend you join in on the fun and order yourself one of the hotel's signature frozen cocktails: the 14x61, named after the longitude and latitude of the island and made with Crystal White Rum (the most popular rum in Saint Lucia). Deeeeelicious!

Eat

Masala at Embers: Windjammer's newest dining destination, Masala, serves up authentic Indian cuisine, and whew is it yummy. I was treated to a private candlelit dinner with a tasting menu one night, and from the freshly baked naan to the flavorful biryani, it was 10/10. My personal fave? The butter chicken.

Upper Deck: Calling all meat lovers, this one's for you. Upper Deck is Windjammer's steakhouse overlooking the beach, and I went to town on seafood bisque, steak tartare, and filet mignon surf and turf. Everything looked so good that I didn't even stop to snap pics before wolfing it down, so you're just going to have to believe me.

Jammers: Jammers is the place to go for a casual lunch or dinner right on the beach, serving up a playful smattering of both international and Caribbean dishes. You def gotta try the goat roti, the salmon poke, and the popcorn cauliflower.

Dragonfly: There are few things I enjoy more than a good breakfast buffet, and the spread at Windjammer's Dragonfly is good. Along with scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, breakfast meats, and all the other classics, you can also make your own crepe or omelette. Breakfast is included for all guests, so def take advantage (unless, of course, you opted for the all-inclusive dining package, in which case eat your heart out wherever you desire).

Other dining options include The Perch (the new adults-only beachside bar and lounge at Dragonfly), Papa Don's (an adorable hillside restaurant serving up Italian), and Embers (a casual lunch spot beneath Dragonfly). You'll also find a coffee bar in the lobby and p-l-e-n-t-y of spots to grab drinks—and if you're going to get a drink, just promise you'll order a 14x61 for me. Seriously. You won't regret it.

Zinnia Mini Dress

Getaway Maxi Dress

The Woven Slide

The Sea Breeze Cutout One-Piece

Linen Resort Shirt

The Easy Short

Cat Eye Sunglasses

Hila Water-Resistant Slide Sandal

Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30

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