vacation homes

Like Corpus Christi? Beat the Heat With an Affordable Lake House

By Candy Evans / August 4, 2024 /

Many of us get down to Corpus Christi to be closer to the beach — as in Cinnamon Shores and Port Aransas, home to one of my favorite Italian restaurants. But there is another waterfront community nearby that is a real sleeper. Just head about 30 minutes northwest of Corpus Lake Corpus Christi, near Mathis.…

Barbie Dreamhouse Goes Gothic in Martha’s Vineyard

By Brenda Masse / August 3, 2023 /

When searching the world for our Extraordinary Investments series, we’re looking for a listing that is truly unique, in a fabulous destination, and worthy of going viral on social media. These criteria will ensure that as an investment property, the home will stay booked throughout the year — hopefully months, even years in advance. Given…

Engine No. 7 is an Extraordinary New Orleans Investment Property

By Brenda Masse / April 20, 2023 /

If you want to ensure that your investment property stays booked 365 days a year, months, even years in advance, you have to find something truly unique, in a fabulous destination, worthy of going viral on social media. When I saw this listing I knew it would make the perfect choice for the first of…

This $37.5M Turks and Caicos Compound Comes With Celebrity (and Texan!) Cred  

By Elaine Raffel / March 7, 2022 /

What does it take to keep up with the Joneses? Or the Willises, for that matter? If you’re looking to buy this Parrot Cay multi-home compound—formerly owned by Bruce Willis and now, insurance moguls Robyn and Mark Jones—expect to shell out $37.5 million.

Five Small Towns to Buy a Vacation Home in 2022

By Elaine Raffel / January 5, 2022 /

Just in time for our 2022 inaugural Second Shelters column, Travel + Leisure published its list of best small towns in the U.S. to buy a vacation home. Though they span the nation coast to coast, all have one thing in common—understated luxury in a serene, peaceful environment.