Margaritaville Resort, Palm Springs, USA

You're at the northern end of Palm Springs on the junction of North Indian Canyon Drive and East Vista Chino Road. It's a short drive or bike ride south to Downtown. Transfers from the airport take around ten minutes and there is valet or free self-parking. Head south down North Indian Canyon Drive for bars, restaurants and shops. The Visitor Center and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are a short drive north west.

By plane: flights to Palm Springs take 14 hours from London with a stop in Phoenix, Arizona. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the airport. Parking costs $18 per day. Book flights to Palm Springs.

The resort is centred around the 5 O'Clock Somewhere pool, with accommodation blocks radiating out like the spokes of a wheel. Guests enter through a large curved lobby where an oversized metallic blue flip-flop sets the playful mood. There's a chandelier made with upside-down giant margarita glasses, cushions that look like a slice of lime and abundant turquoise.

The St Somewhere Spa is the largest in a Palm Springs resort. Genial staff are keen to help, although it can take a while to get through by phone. Pools have cabanas and daybeds for rent and there's a fitness centre plus complimentary yoga sessions. Joe's Merchant Coffee & Provisions sells coffee, sandwiches, necessities and Margaritaville resort wear.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Garden
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Games room
• Kids' playground
• Bike hire
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The rooms are set in eight three-storey blocks, of which two have lifts. Neutral walls and furniture are enlivened by a wavy blue carpet and colourful art and cushions. Bathrooms are simple with cream tiles and a picture of coloured deckchairs. Toiletries are from the resort's St Somewhere Spa.

Room types: Standard, Deluxe, Premium Studio, Latitude Suite, Chill Out Suite, Hemisphere Suite, Paradise Suite, Jimmy Buffett Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer, coffee maker, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

Looking towards the pool, the al fresco JWB Grill is the main lunch and dinner restaurant with a menu that runs from ceviche and salads to burgers and pasta; portions are large. Breakfast is served in the Come Monday Café and is a buffet at weekends. Drinks are never far away with eight different margaritas offered in the 5 O'Clock Somewhere bar.

JWB Grill: casual restaurant, US favourites. Open from 11:30am Mon-Fri (5pm Sat-Sun).

Come Monday Café: open daily for breakfast. Serving any style eggs, pancakes and acai bowls.