We’re back from a wonderful (but far too short) trip to St. Lucia. What a gorgeous island! I’m looking forward to going through all of our photos over the weekend and getting started on a travelogue to share, but here are a few favorite photos from my iPhone in the meantime.
We stayed at the most beautiful hotel, La Jalousie; it’s right between the two Pitons and so the location was pretty stunning. This was one of those vacations where we stayed put, so the hotel was sort of a make-or-break deal. It didn’t disappoint.
Hudson had a great time, too, in spite of the timely emergence of two little teeth over our stay (less so, however, when they bothered him on the flight home).
Can’t wait to share more! We’re hoping to be fully unpacked any day now…
And P.S. Hope you all had a happy Valentine’s day!
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welcome home you guys. looking forward to more pics.
Thanks, Rebecca! (And I bought the mia!)
These photos are gorgeous! They make me want to pack up and jump on a plane! If only I could
delightful. the hotel looks incredible.
Welcome home! Even these iPhone snaps are divine! Glad you had a blast.
At first I was like, “Oh, no. Another blog post with Instagram,” and then I was like “Holy Crap I need an iPhone!” These photos are spectacular!!!! But could I expect anything less from you guys? And seriously- Hudson is the most handsome little man ever. Love that sweet face.
Ha ha! I know what you mean about Instagram! But it IS so addictive–and easy. I find myself using it more and more as it gets harder to lug around the big SLR. But no fear, we did do just that on this trip. Thank you!
What a beautiful family you guys make. Lovely photos.
Looks like so much fun! Hope you had some relaxing family time. Any suggestions on baby clothing for the beach? We’re taking our son on his first beach expedition soon. Glad to see that your son seemed to love the water, what a fun age!
Thanks, Erin! We brought along a full rash guard suit by Polarn O. Pyret and it was such a relief to know that we then just needed to apply sunscreen to his face, hands, and feet. The hat is also by them as well. I have some cute swim trunks from Bobo Choses and Petit Bateau, but in the end I couldn’t imagine leaving any of that new baby skin bare. Have fun! He loved the water but was a little uncertain about that moving bit when the water met the sand…
These photos are gorgeous! I’ve been craving a vacation for us too since you started posting these on Instagram; PR, DR, St. Lucia, any of those and more just for a beach and some sun. The iPhone 4S, together with Snapseed and Instagram (my two favourite photo apps) really does well as a point-and-shoot camera doesn’t it.
Thanks, Ed! Yes–it’s hard to come back to such grey weather. The trip was a nice respite. So true about the iPhone. It’s hard not to rely on it entirely lately–especially when I’ve got Hudson in the carrier already. I’ll have to check out Snapseed.
you 3 look right at home in paradise.
Ah, aren’t you happy to be home in grey New York and not on a warm, sunny beach?
I’d give anything to leave the city behind and hop into your photos. Can’t wait to see more!
How absolutely stunning! Looks like you three had an amazing time. LOVE these photos. Can’t wait to hear more…and Hudson is getting teeth! Big boy!
Thanks! Can you believe it? Two little teeth. We felt the ridges on the plane ride over and… cue the JAWS soundtrack. But it wasn’t too bad except for that plane ride home when one seemed to really bother him. Anyway, growing up too fast!
Great photos! Looking forward to more pictures!
those are some pretty gorgeous iphone photos! Can’t wait to see the travelogue!
how glorious! glad you had a great time
Great photos!!! Thanks for sharing your trip!
Such a beauty!! Looking forward to read your travelogue as always!! What a stunning island!
LOVE this place – we stayed here with our little one in Dec and I wrote about it the trip here: http://nymag.com/travel/weekends/stlucia/ Jalousie’s such a place! How’d you hear about it?
What an amazing post! The iPhone pictures came out wonderfully. <3!!!
these photos are wonderful. my sister and BIL were just there last week too and they loved it!
Particularly love the last photo Ashley-something so romantic about it.
So I was telling my sister about your beautiful blog and your trip to St. Lucia and she said she met you on the plane home:) She said seeing you with Hudson made her wish her next is a boy…we’re all girls around here with my one and her two
No way! That’s crazy! Hope she didn’t meet us right as Hudson was screaming his head off–I’m sure I look horrified (he screamed bloody murder during the safety announcement and we looked at his gum and it was bleeding a little as the tooth literally seemed to push through at that instant). It’s so sweet of her to say…
Hi Ashley,
These pics are sooo beautiful that I am planning a trip for next Feb now (when our baby will be ~10 months). Do you have any tips on when/how to book to ‘beat’ the best available rate?
Thanks,
S
You know, I’m afraid not–but I have seen a lot of deals for St. Lucia on sites like Jetsetter/Vacationist/Luxury Link. You might find something good there. Actually, friends of ours have stayed at La Jalousie after finding it on one of those. Unfortunately it is the high season and deals won’t be released for next Feb until the period gets closer and they see how many full price rooms they can sell. So I guess I’d say that unless you see a stellar deal now, I’d wait to book your room?
So you must be expecting now? Congratulations!
Thanks Ashley, yes we will wait to book. And yes, I am due in a month
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Could I also bother you with a few experience-related posts on the following topic:
What do you travel with (for the baby) for 1) a day out in the city (we live in NY and are always out), 2) a weekend getaway and 3) a longer vacation? We are planning a weekend getaway when the baby is 1.5 months old and a longer 2 week vacation to Barcelona when he is 6 months old. And are trying to plan …
Thanks so much..
Looks fantastic!
le sigh. i haven’t visited many blogs lately and am just playing catch up and see this post. my husband and i stayed at the jalousie 2 years ago. what a dream
i let out a long gasp when i saw your 1st beach pic you posted and yelled inside to myself (since i’m trapped at work) I KNOW THAT PLACE! 
i miss the great room, those pitons (did you climb gros? probably not with hudson, but boy it’s a workout!), and can’t you say that those villas are just divine? i miss the clawfoot tub and having a butler
i love that place! can’t wait to read your travelogue! (psst: post it soon! 
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