{"id":13906,"date":"2019-10-15T15:15:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T22:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=13906"},"modified":"2019-10-09T10:43:01","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:43:01","slug":"the-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/10\/the-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don\u2019t you just love walking out of work on your last day before vacation? Except then you have to deal with packing, hoping the hotel is nice, and figuring out what to do every day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wouldn\u2019t it be wonderful if you could just go home? No, not your regular home. Your vacation home. You know that beautiful house with ocean views? Or the one with ski slopes right outside?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With so many incredible locations to choose from, we\u2019re going to take a look at the best places to buy a vacation home. Because although they can be fantastic investments, there\u2019s an overwhelming choice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. West Palm Beach, FL<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Waking up to the sounds of the ocean has got to be one of the most relaxing things in the world. With over 8 million visitors to the Palm Beaches each year, it\u2019s pretty clear that this is an amazing place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Packed with attractions, parks, shopping, and sunshine, West Palm Beach is one of the best places to invest in real estate. Renting out your vacation home when you\u2019re not there is a great way to bring in extra income.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Myrtle Beach, SC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A stunning 60-mile stretch of beach coastline, Myrtle Beach is a vacation paradise. You could own one of the beautiful townhomes here and never be stuck for things to do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shop and eat at the Broadway and visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium with the children. Downtime is a must for any vacation but with endless beaches and impressive golf courses, it\u2019s easy to have a relaxing break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Lake Havasu City, AZ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you love the outdoors, one of the best places for vacation homes has got to be Lake Havasu City in Arizona. State parks and mountain views mean you\u2019re surrounded by vast landscapes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hiking is within easy reach here and the restaurant scene is booming. With paddle boarding, scuba diving, and waterskiing, summer in Lake Havasu is never dull.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Steamboat Springs, CO<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ever dreamed of having a vacation home in a ski resort? Steamboat Springs is the location for you. Famed for its flawless snow and hundreds of ski trails, beginners and experts will love winter here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Steamboat Springs vacation home isn\u2019t just for the snowy season though. In summer, there\u2019s hiking, excellent restaurants, and relaxing in the thermal pools to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Palm Springs, CA<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another wonderful vacation home location with hot springs, Palm Springs is a great place to while away the days. If you love hiking, horseback riding or just want a great view, the landscape here is beautiful and varied.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Within easy reach of San Diego and Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a relaxing escape from the big cities. From your vacation home, you can head to San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree or get into the hot springs at one of the many spas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Buying a vacation home is a long-term investment that will give you many years of happy memories. By choosing a location that has a good mix of culture, landscape, and attractions, you\u2019ll never be stuck for vacation plans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Renting out your vacation home when you\u2019re not there is a perfect way to make it pay for itself too. The best places to buy a vacation home are locations popular with tourists and that offer all the things your family loves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/5-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home\/98756100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home<\/a> by Jamie Richardson | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t you just love walking out of work on your last day before vacation? 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