Best places to buy a vacation home in 2025

Best places to buy a vacation home globally

For globally mobile buyers, the best places to buy a vacation home are the places that deliver culture, connectivity and everyday ease. Paris, London, Miami and Aspen offer year-round experiences, strong market depth and effortless movement between worlds. As you consider international vacation homes, think beyond short stays and focus on how a well-located second home supports your rhythm, from art openings and Michelin dining to powder mornings and waterfront weekends. Pacaso co-ownership adds simplicity, giving you the place and time you want without the hassle of full-time upkeep.

Paris lifestyle highlights

Left Bank mornings along the Seine, gallery afternoons in the 7th and 8th, and destination dining that never goes out of style. Paris rewards owners with walkable neighborhoods, rich arts and effortless access to wider Europe. For buyers focused on properties abroad, Paris offers heritage architecture paired with modern conveniences, ideal for frequent, shorter stays or extended seasons.

Signature day: museum visits and designer shopping, capped by a three-course evening within steps of home
Owner advantage: train-to-table connectivity via Eurostar and TGV for quick weekends
When to be here: March to June for spring culture, September to December for fashion and fêtes
Neighborhood focus: 7th for classic elegance, 8th for grand avenues, Saint-Germain for café life

Considering a base in the City of Light Now is a smart time to browse options across prime arrondissements on the Paris page.Rue du Bac sits on the bel etage of an 18th-century building in the 7th, placing you near galleries, boutiques and riverside strolls. The beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and bright reception space set the tone for elegant Left Bank living in Paris.

Paris co-ownership near the Seine and top galleries. Rue du Bac showcases classic Left Bank character with modern comfort for effortless city living.

London lifestyle highlights

London blends legal reliability, global finance and world-class culture in one city. From Chelsea townhouses to Mayfair galleries, you can shift from meetings to Michelin dining within minutes. For owners of a second home abroad, London offers an unmatched network effect for business and leisure in any season.

Signature day: gallery visits, afternoon tea, West End show and a late dinner in Soho
Owner advantage: direct flights to every major hub and effortless car service access
When to be here: spring for the social calendar, December for festive lights
Neighborhood focus: Chelsea for village charm, Mayfair for art and retail, Marylebone for calm

Chelsea Gardens is moments from King's Road. Light-filled living spaces and a private outdoor sanctuary make it an ideal base between gallery visits and dinners in Sloane Square.

Chelsea Gardens places owners near King's Road dining, galleries and parks, delivering a refined London base for frequent city stays.

From Chelsea Gardens, evenings along the Thames from Westminster to Knightsbridge are within easy reach, underscoring why London remains a perennial choice for UHNW buyers seeking culture, privacy and access.

Twilight on the Thames captures London’s blend of heritage and modern energy, a core draw for second-home owners.

Miami lifestyle highlights

South Florida offers warm weather all year, headline-making dining and art, and swift access to Latin America and Europe. Momentum at the top of the market continues, underscoring Miami’s position among the best places to buy a vacation home for owners who want sunshine and a lively calendar in every season.

Signature day: Biscayne Bay boating, museum visits in the Design District and dinner on the water
Owner advantage: nonstop flights, beach access and year-round outdoor living
When to be here: winter for peak season, early summer for calmer shores
Neighborhood focus: waterfront enclaves from Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale

See what’s available now across prime South Florida on the Miami page.Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale pairs a private dock lifestyle with a window-walled great room and expansive outdoor deck for easy entertaining after a day on the water.

Waterfront co-ownership in South Florida. Las Olas offers bright, open living with private dock access near top dining and shopping.

From the shoreline to the skyline, Miami's energy carries from sunrise workouts to late-night reservations, all within a short drive of your Fort Lauderdale base at Las Olas.

The Miami skyline reflects the city’s year-round draw for owners who value sun, culture and global access.

Aspen lifestyle highlights

Aspen balances powder days with gallery nights, a rare mix that keeps demand consistently high. With one ultrawealthy resident for every 77 people, the town’s depth of amenities and community feels both intimate and dynamic, a defining factor for owners who prioritize privacy, nature and dining in equal measure.

Signature day: first tracks on Ajax, après in town and a chef’s table dinner
Owner advantage: walk-to-town access and four-mountain variety through the season
When to be here: December to March for snow, July to September for hiking and festivals
Neighborhood focus: core town for access, slopeside for ski-first mornings

At Aspen Grove, you are just over the Roaring Fork from downtown, with vaulted living spaces, expansive decks and a rooftop hot tub for mountain sunsets. As a co-owner, you can make Aspen getaways part of your routine throughout ski season and summer festivals.

Aspen Grove offers walk-to-town convenience and dramatic indoor-outdoor spaces, ideal for ski seasons and summer festivals.

Co-ownership that fits your routine

Pacaso’s co-ownership model gives you real ownership in a professionally designed home, streamlined scheduling and local care, so you spend more time enjoying Paris openings, London weekends, South Florida boating and Aspen powder. For buyers assembling a portfolio of international vacation homes, it is a practical way to align time, location and lifestyle without the work of full-time ownership.

Explore your base in these cities

Ready to make these global hubs your everyday getaway Start by browsing current homes in London and Aspen & Snowmass. If you are evaluating the best places to buy a vacation home and comparing ownership approaches, get clarity with the Second Home Calculator, learn how co-ownership works in What is co-ownership, and review the Pros and cons of fractional ownership. Your next move toward a global property starts here.Note: This article was generated with the help of an AI agent and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and clarity.