Escape to the sandy beaches and clapboard villages of Cape Cod, says Kate Simon

New York State's Long Island provided inspiration for F Scott Fitzgerald – and it's been doing the same for visitors ever since.

The Villa Crespo district is on the up, with new delis, boutiques and this characterful B&B, says Sorrel Moseley-Williams

The first visitor stepped ashore 500 years ago and it's now one of our favourite holiday destinations. Chris Leadbeater celebrates the Sunshine State

Forget surfing – SUP is the cool way to rule the waves on the Florida coast, says Tristan Rutherford

Fifties mobsters had glittering plans for a Las Vegas of the Caribbean in Havana, says Claire Boobbyer

Private reserves, colourful casitas and boutique retreats

Ben Westwood finds volcanic activity looms large on an adventurous family holiday in Ecuador

Museums dedicated to neon and mobsters, new bars, and a cultural centre – Chris Coplans on the reinvention of Sin City

Escape the heat in cool, open-plan rooms and on the city's biggest roof terrace, says Patrick Welch

Follow the lyrics of a great songwriter to discover fine beaches and rich heritage. Simon Calder is a fellow down Galveston way

The island is part of Colombian territory, but the feeling is much more of a tranquil Caribbean hideaway, says Aaron Millar

Take the rough with the smooth

Andean-style furnishings, hot springs and private beaches

Turtle Inn, Placencia