Anna Delvey, eat your heart out. Arriving at The Landings Resort and Spa by private helicopter to a three-bedroom Villa Suite for one felt like Saint Lucia’s most glitzy, exclusive experience – something the star of the popular Netflix series about that fake heiress would have felt very at home with.
The chopper is also a practical option, cutting the Hewanorra International airport transfer time from 90 to 35 minutes, plus it helps guests get their bearings with a bird’s-eye view of the island’s luscious terrain. And given the trend for larger group sizes these days, those three- bedroom villa suites are perfect, as they are the resort’s largest accommodation option (the smallest being a one-bedroom villa suite).
My gigantic ground-floor option came with a fully equipped kitchen and plush lounge area, extensive outdoor terrace and a private plunge pool that I immediately dunked myself into with a welcome platter of tropical fruits in hand and yachts pootling in and out of the marina in view. The marina is at the heart of The Landings, with the majority of villa suites overlooking the turquoise lagoon, but guests seeking the sights and sounds of the sea can also opt for the beachfront villa suites offering far-reaching views of Rodney Bay.
This beachfront is where aquaphiles can make the most of unlimited time with kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling gear, as non-motorised watersports are included in the price of a stay, or they can enjoy one of four swimming pools, getting active with aqua-aerobics and just chilling out with a captivating read.
