Windjammer Landing

Photo Contest: Month Two

Published on Monday, 03 October 2011 15:20

Today starts the second month of the resort’s photo contest via the Facebook’s “moments page.” Over the next three months a guest photo will be selected and posted to the page. The person whose photo is highlighted will receive a cool Windjammer t-shirt. But that’s not all, the winner will automatically be entered to win the grand prize; a five-night stay at the resort, a $500 resort credit and a photo shoot with renowned onsite photographer, Peter Rameau. Please visit our Facebook page to learn more about this exciting new promotion.

If you're a fan of our page just post a recent photo from your past trip that you think best personifies your visit. I expect to see a lot of photos from our ice cream eating contest or perhaps from the island’s own ‘carnival’ and/or from the recent guest vs. resort cricket match.

Here are a few photos tips to get you started:

1.Wear sunscreen, it’s critical.
2.Don’t shoot at noon. Sundown and sunrise are the perfect light for a sunny location.
3.Use a flash to highlight shadows, even in bright sun.
4.Landscapes are great to shoot midday.
5.Wildlife is another great subject for midday shoots, just adjust your shutter speed to 1/1000’s or 1/1500s to capture very quick movements.
6.Relax and have fun.

Trick or Treat!

Published on Monday, 31 October 2011 15:31

We at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort wish you all a 'spooktacular' Halloween.  The activities center is brimming with fun arts and crafts, games, and more.  Of course, the resort will also host a trick or treat hour for the little ones, and Jammers will be brewing up a few bewitching cocktails for the adult set.

Enjoy the festivities and Happy Holloween!

November is island party month

Published on Thursday, 03 November 2011 16:14

The month of November ushers in a wide variety of street fairs and festivals on the island of St. Lucia. November 4th kicks off the Ansee-la-Raye Seafood Friday festival and the Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party, while November 5th launches the Dennery Fish Festival. Read below for more details:

• The Anse-la-Ray Seafood Friday is held at Grose Islet on the west coast of the island, south of castries. Seafood lovers take note, Anse-la-Ray, a fishing village, offers delectable local deliciacies from quid to octopus, shrimp, lobster and more.  To compliment the catch-of-the-day, Caribbean music saturates the air, while locals and visitors alike groove to the music.  The event takes place weekly on Fridays; November 4,11,18 through November 25.
• Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party is one of the longest running street parties on the island. Local artists, island DJ's spinning Caribbean tunes, plus a wide array of babeque grills serving fresh chicken, pork and seafood make this event a lively street fair visiting by locals and visitors alike. This stree party takes place on Friday; November 4,11,18 and 25.
• Dennery Fish Festival located on the east coast of the island in Dennery Village another robust fishing village, ushers in an ambiance of sea breezes and tantailizing aromoas of fresh seafood prepared by local villagers. This Saturday night event offers Soca, dancehall music germane to reggae and R&B. The festival takes place weekly on Saturdays; November: 2,12,19, and 26.

Each festival has it's own unique flavor, but one thing they all have in common is great food, plenty of dancing and a memoral way to learn more about the people and culture of St. Lucia!

And the winner is.....

Published on Thursday, 10 November 2011 21:33

We are happy to showcase our October Photo of the Month contest winner.  The resort has recieved so many wonderful photos, and so many embody the Windjammer Landing spirit.  Thank you all for being a part of our photo contest and we look forward to receiving many more enteries during the month of November.  Best of luck to all!