Good to go... Cuba, Morocco, Italy

Cuba Libre

Prefer your beach holiday with some culture? The Holiday Place is offering a twin-centre break in Cuba, combining city and beach, at an affordable price. A three-night stay at the Comodoro Hotel in Havana (B&B) is followed by 10 nights at the Breezes Bella Costa on the coastal resort of Varadero (all-inclusive), plus return flights with Cubana from Gatwick on either 31 August or 28 September for £799. www.theholidayplace.co.uk

More of Morocco

Take in souks, mountains and desert on the "Highlights of Morocco" trip offered by Cosmos. It visits Fez, Rabat and Casablanca, before upping the altitude in the Atlas mountains, skimming the edge of the Sahara Desert and finishing in Marrakech. There's availability on the 7 July departure from Gatwick, for £735 for the full 10-day itinerary including flights, accommodation, excursions and most meals. www.cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk

Alternative Italy

Italian by name, but with an identity resolutely of its own, the island of Sardinia offers charm in abundance. Stay at the four-star Hotel Nadir on the north-west coast, and you're close to the town of Castelsardo with its pastel-coloured buildings and medieval fortress. The seven-night stay costs £369 per person, on a half-board basis, with return flights from Gatwick for select dates throughout July. www.hotelsbooked.com