After 2020 forced homeowners to reevaluate their living situations and the real estate market to completely revamp its methodology, experts are predicting more second-home purchases heading into 2021. Buyers sought out destination homes when the pandemic interrupted the way the whole world lives and vacations; some to escape day-to-day interactions in busy cities and others to ensure a safe environment for family getaways. Privacy and cleanliness are now top of mind, while also maintaining luxurious amenities and exclusive access to community benefits.
Tropical destinations have long been idyllic locale for vacationing and today’s modern home buyer is looking to these havens for reinvigorated reasoning. Persuaded by the global pandemic, many businesses chose to operate remotely, resulting in several professionals creating necessary work-from-home space within their residences. And if homeowners now have the flexibility to perform their job functions from anywhere, many are choosing a more picturesque environment to do so.
Some chose to spend their time primarily in tropical destinations, while others sought second-homes in their favorite vacation spots. Transitioning from populous resorts or rentals, a dedicated respite, especially one under professional management, decreases the need to share spaces and risk contact with contagions. A second home in a tropical destination ensures safe and sterile surroundings for family sabbaticals. With cleanliness at the forefront, these properties also provide income potential to offset ownership costs.
Here, we’ve selected impressive estates in popular tropical destinations for home buyers to choose from. These sequestered properties offer all the resort-style amenities of a luxurious retreat, with ample space for the whole family. Find the hideaway of your dreams among the properties to follow.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
RE/MAX British Virgin Islands
Rico Garcia | 1.284.340.2444
www.remax-bestpriced-bvi.com
Vero Beach, Florida
John’s Island Real Estate Company
Robert M. Gibb | 772.231.0900
www.johnsislandrealestate.com
Shark Key, Florida
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Garden
Joanne Allen | 305.923.0239
sharkkeyflorida.com
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
RE/MAX British Virgin Islands
Rico Garcia
1-284-340-2444
www.remax-bestpriced-bvi.com
Fort Myers, Florida
Royal Shell Real Estate
Michael McMurray | 239.689.7653
www.royalshellrealestate.com
Miami Beach, Florida
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Realty
Nora Walz | 305.582.0579
www.bhhsfloridarealty.com
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
RE/MAX British Virgin Islands
Rico Garcia | 1.284.340.2444
www.remax-bestpriced-bvi.com
Captiva, Florida
VIP Realty Group / The Bell Team
Karen Bell | 239.851.0168
www.thebellteam.com
Delray Beach, Florida
Compass Boca Raton
Chuck Luciano | 561.706.7144
www.compass.com