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There is no hotel tax on St. Barts.Most properties charge a 5-15% service charge; others include it in the quoted rate. See page 15 for price chart.

Day-trippers enter the harbor town of Gustavia at the waterfront, within easywalking distance of its fine shops and sidewalk cafes. Filled with delicious French atmosphere, this small town can sometimes be bustling, with streams of traffic. The town is built on a U-shape, following the harbor. On one side lies the tourist office, duty-free shops and several cafes; on the other side you’ll find many good restaurants and the Musee de St. Barthelemy.

Ranch des Flamands offers horseback rides on trails throughout the island. The stables contain 15 horses and activities are available on the ranch as well, including jumping in the arena and horse ball. Beginners are welcome as well. For information, 590-27-80-72.

Scuba Diving

Scuba divers find plenty of good sites around the island, including Pain de Sucre, an islet off the Gustavia harbor. Trips cost about 250 FF ($42) per person, including gear. Dive operators include Marine Service, Gustavia (590-27-70-34), offering night dives; St. Barth Plongee, also in Gustavia (590-27-54-44), a PADI operation; and Rainbow Dive Boat (590-27-91-79), which has a 33-foot boat with US gear, near Wall House in Gustavia.

Shell Beach in Gustavia is great to collect shells and collect other seaside treats. True to its name, the beach is covered with small shells, each almost identical in shape and size. Pretty cliffs.