A Bahamas beach sign reminds that there are lots of options for places in the sun.
The ideal choice for a warm weather escape is a lock-and-leave residence that the owner can forget about at other times of the year.
These second-home choices from around the world may require you to pack a toothbrush; or perhaps not if they don’t double as a rental property. Locations and price points run the gamut. Here are some top-dollar options as well as more budget-friendly alternatives.
Dazzling In Dubai
The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai is known as a hotspot, in many senses of the word. The luxury-focused metropolis boasts five-star hotels, designer shopping, lively nightlife and high January temperatures averaging a comfortable 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
A marina sits right below a four-bedroom residence for sale on Jumeira Bay Island, Dubai.
This open-plan contemporary on the lower floors of the midrise Bulgari Resort and Residences Dubai in the man-made Jumeira Bay Island development takes in views of the skyline, the yacht-filled shoreline and the water.
With four bedrooms and five bathrooms, there’s plenty of room to invite family and friends along on vacation. The asking price is US $13.6 million.
Top Shelf on Oahu
The Sky Residences at Park Lane Ala Moana in Honolulu blend a single-family home experience with penthouse views of the lush mountains, a white crescent-shaped beach and the Pacific Ocean.
Walls and railings of glass bring views into the 7th-floor residence in Honolulu.
This seventh-floor condo, priced at US $10.25 million, offers turnkey convenience. The 2,755 square feet of upgraded interiors blend seamlessly into a deep, covered lanai that extends the space outdoors. Three bedrooms and three full bathrooms are set off the sleek open-concept living areas. Security, ease of ownership, building services and a prime location complete the second-home package.
Cayman Islands Beachfront
Step from the condo to the infinity pool to the white sand beach that lies beyond. This home-away-from-home sits along Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.
A condo looks out on Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman.
Set in The Pinnacle, the top-floor unit offers three bedrooms, Caribbean views and an array for development amenities including a fitness center, tennis courts, an owners’ lounge, 24-hour security and an on-site property manager. The three-bedroom unit is priced at US $3.95 million.
Waterfront in the Bahamas
This architect-reimagined home on the island of New Providence, Bahamas, is chicly decorated, comfortably furnished and ready to go. The real gem, however, is the location on the canal with a dock, a spot to keep a boat and beach access.
The location along the water with a boat dock makes pursuing any number of water sports a breeze.
The two-story house centers on a lounge-like living room that opens to the dining area and kitchen. Three bedrooms and four bathrooms are contained within the 2,277 square feet of contemporary interiors. The asking price for 27 Poinciana Cay in the Sandyport area is US $1.75 million.
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