Horseback Riding in St. Martin and St. Maarten

Horseback Riding

Island stables offer riding packages -- from novice to expert -- for $50-$70 (EUR 40 to EUR 60) per hour for a beach ride. Ask about full-moon and sunset rides. 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 experienced and novice riders. On the Dutch side contact Lucky Stables (Traybay Drive 2, Cay Bay. 599/544-5255 or 599/555-7246. www.luckystable.com), which offers mountain- and beach-trail rides, including a romantic champagne night ride. Rides start at $45.