Just got St. Lucia

[classiclincoln]

Wifey is retiring end of the school year which opens up our travel times. Put in a request for our usual Caribbean resorts for anytime between December, 2016 and April, 2017. Just got a 1 BR unit at Bay Gardens Beach Resort in St. Lucia February 26, 2017. Gave up our 3 BR week 21 Marriott's Grand Vista unit. I think it's a good trade! First time to the island and we're looking forward to it.

 

[Weimaraner]

We've gone to St Lucia for Spring Break but stayed at Windjammer Landing. It's a beautiful island. We went on a couple land/sea tours to see the volcano, rainforest, waterfalls and mineral bath. enjoy your trip!

 

[taterhed]

Awesome. We must have pictures.

I have been there by boat, but never stayed on land. It' son my list. Congrats!

 

[lweverett]

I stayed there in a one B/R pool side on the 3rd floor. Nice clean small resort. Real nice beach and a few good restaurants within walking distance. On site restaurant was not much. Enjoyed my stay. It is a $90.00 one hour cab ride from the airport. No elevators.

 

[lumpy]

There is a great tour company we took on that island named C*l tours. The cost is very reasonable, we went on it during a cruise and it was a great tour, good drivers, food, lots of stops, snorkeling, the whole gamut of stuff to do.

 

[pedro47]

We have been to this island on many cruises. Beautiful island and one of the richest Caribbean island. Enjoy your stay.

 

[lweverett]

The fruit from the little boat that comes by the beach was good. There is a boat that will take you over to the fort that you can see off to the north.

 

[falmouth3]

Is anyone worried about safety on St Lucia? I've got in a request, but I did see some concerns when I was googling. Or is it typical "don't do something stupid" kinds of concerns?

 

[melissy123]

Bay Gardens Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort, correct? And sort of steep for an AI?

BG1 is an all-inclusive but not BGD, OP got BGD, I guess.

 

[Weimaraner]

Is anyone worried about safety on St Lucia? I've got in a request, but I did see some concerns when I was googling. Or is it typical "don't do something stupid" kinds of concerns?

I've stayed twice at Windjammer's Landing on all girls' trips. We had a driver and stayed on property except for stops at grocery and couple charter trips to drive in volcano, rainforest etc. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. I noticed the Windjammer had little turnover in staff and some remembered us from previous visit. Never had a worry but also didn't go driving around by ourselves. St. Lucia is still on my top 3 places to visit. I try not to look online for incidents anywhere I go because it freaks me out and to be honest, crime happens everywhere. I only rely on the Dept of State's website for safety updates.

 

[falmouth3]

I only rely on the Dept of State's website for safety updates.

Thanks for your comments. I did look at the website and it stated crime was "moderate". The site hasn't been updated in a year or more.

 

[classiclincoln]

Leaving tomorrow; looking forward to it.

 

[classiclincoln]

Got back Sunday night. Had a really good time. Nice resort; my review is posted in the Marketplace.