Horseback Riding in St. Martin and St. Maarten

Island stables offer riding packages for everyone from novices to experts. A 90-minute ride along the beach costs EUR 50 to $70 for group rides and EUR 70 to $90 for private treks. Reservations are necessary. You can arrange rides directly or through most hotels. Bayside Riding Club (Galion Beach Rd., Baie Orientale. 590/87-36-64 or 599/557-6822. www.baysideridingclub.com), on the French side, is a long-established outfit that can accommodate all levels of rider riders. On the Dutch side contact Lucky Stables (Traybay Dr. 2, Cay Bay. 599/544-5255 or 599/555-7246), which offers mountain- and beach-trail rides, including a romantic champagne night ride. Rides start at $45.