August is all about where to escape for sunshine, swims, and Aperol spritzes.
But here’s the twist: some of the world’s most Instagrammed destinations right now aren’t just good for your tan, they could be good for your returns, too.
Travel isn’t slowing down. Planes are full, hotels are packed, and the appetite for beautiful stays is bigger than ever. Investors are catching on, too: global hotel investment is set to jump 15 - 25% in 2025.
In other words, the places everyone wants to holiday … are the same places investors should be watching.
🇵🇹 Algarve = Sunshine + Scarcity = Price Growth
Golden beaches, whitewashed towns, seafood lunches that last all afternoon. The Algarve is the postcard-perfect version of Portugal. But behind the charm is a serious story: prices jumped 12% in a year while new builds are drying up. Sunshine is endless here, but housing supply isn’t, and that’s what’s pushing values higher.
🇮🇹 Amalfi = The Luxury Squeeze = Sky-High Returns
Cliffs tumbling into turquoise water, lemon groves, yachts, and a glass of wine at sunset. But staying here isn’t cheap, hotel rooms that once cost $200 now list for $1,000+. Almost nothing new can be built, so the only way in is to transform what’s already there. And that only means one thing: high returns. The real estate market already reflects this trend: in the first half of 2025, it attracted €5.2 billion in investments, a 50% increase compared to the same period last year.
🇮🇩 Bali, Indonesia = Travel Surge + Limited Supply = Timing Sweet Spot
Rice terraces at sunrise, surf breaks at sunset, incense drifting through temples. Bali is pure magic and still growing fast. Over 2.6 million foreign visitors arrived in just the first five months of 2025. But here’s the kicker: local rules are starting to limit new construction. More demand, less supply. That’s the moment investors dream of.
🇨🇷 Costa Rica = Eco + Steady = Feels Just Right
Rainforests, volcano hikes, and ocean-view eco-lodges. Costa Rica doesn’t just attract visitors, it attracts the right kind of visitors: travelers looking for sustainable, meaningful stays. 1.6 million U.S. tourists came in 2024 alone. That steady flow makes boutique hotels and villas here a quietly powerful bet.
Next time you’re packing for a summer escape, think like an investor too:
At Azqira, we connect those dots. So your next holiday might not just be your best memory of the year, it could also be your smartest portfolio move.
