5 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in 2019
Many people dream of buying a vacation home for a family holiday, but when it comes to reality and it’s no longer a dream where do you buy? Many dreams lead us to long, empty beaches lapped by crystal blue waters, lakes fringed by evergreen forests, or even to the heart of a city’s most culturally rich neighbourhood. But even though the mantra of location, location, location is king, there are other considerations, those things that underline the fantastic location. A vacation home is an investment and should be a considered decision; much the same as the decision process you applied for your permanent home.
Let’s take a look at some of the best places to buy a home for vacation.
1. The Sunshine Coast, Australia
The Sunshine Coast is an area of Southern Queensland running from the great National Park southwards to Caloundra, near Brisbane, the state capital. The area has stunning beaches and surfing spots, and various national parks with features such as multi-coloured sand dunes, shallow lakes, and mangrove forests. One of the main towns is Noosa Heads – oft considered the best place to buy property in Australia. Demand for property in this much-loved destination is high. Life in the sunshine is good, there’s a great easy-going culture built around beach life, a trendy food scene, and plenty to see and do.
Even some organizations have listed a Gold Coast vacation home as a prize in their charity prize home draws. These prize home draws are opportunities for Australians to win a prize home on the Sunshine Coast. Doing so not only provides them with a chance to win some amazing homes, but it also provides needed funds for great Australian charities.
2. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver in British Columbia should be near the top of anyone’s list when it comes to buying a vacation home. This city on the West Coast of Canada regularly features in the Top 10 Places in the World to Live and as Canada is always in the Top 10 Safest Countries in the World to Live, it’s a double whammy. Vancouver enjoys a sublime geographical location. It’s a waterfront city with terrific beaches but also close to mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. The scope for outdoor living is huge. Any outdoor activity is possible here: Vancouver is the ideal vacation spot for anyone who loves the gentleness tot a forest walk to anyone with a thirst for adrenaline sports.
3. Cornwall, England
Choose anywhere in this county of Southern England and you’re never far from the sea. From the tiniest hamlets with a handful of homes to its bustling capital Truro, Cornwall is a favourite UK holiday destination. Many foreign visitors don’t make it here due to its distance from London but they’re missing out on fabulous beaches (including surf spots), beautiful countryside, terrific coastal walks, moorland scenery, history and folklore, as well as a host of modern entertainments including the Eden Project and theme parks.
4. Ibiza, Spain
The Spanish Costas are always going to be considered among the best areas to buy a property but there are enticing options among Spain’s islands too. Ibiza has a reputation for being a party island. It is, but beyond Ibiza Town and San Antonio, there are beautiful coastal and interior villages and towns that offer a more sedate pace of life. Beaches are also better outside of the main drag and vacation homes are also going to be cheaper in the lesser-known areas. Being a party island has its other attractions, meaning that there’s always plenty to see and do to keep the tourists coming.
5. Ambergris Caye, Belize
The Caribbean lifestyle is enviable and many of the area’s countries vie for best places to buy a home for vacation. Belize, however, is probably not among the first that come to mind. Lagging behind other countries but catching up fast, tourism is expanding thanks to internal and foreign investment. The gorgeous island of Ambergris Caye is the top destination. Still-undervalued, now is a good time to buy a vacation home in a place where the beaches really are to die for before prices get too high.
When buying a vacation home, your heart must truly be in it. Buy a property in a place you love and want to visit time and time again, and a one you know you can rent out if you wish, when you’re not using it.
