Top 3 Travellers’ Choice Destinations to Invest in 2025
- International Property Alerts
- October 29, 2025
According to global travel performance data from TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024 and Statista’s International Tourism Index, three destinations consistently rank among the most desirable in the world for lifestyle travel and overseas property investment: Spain, Thailand and Bali (Indonesia). These locations perform strongly across tourism demand, rental income potential and relocation appeal, making them highly attractive investment choices in 2025.
🇪🇸 Spain – Europe’s Lifestyle Investment Favourite
Spain welcomed 85.1 million international visitors in 2023, making it the most visited country in Europe (Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade & Tourism, 2024; UNWTO Tourism Rankings, 2024). With a powerful tourism economy, high-quality lifestyle and mature property market, Spain remains one of the safest investment locations worldwide.
Data from Idealista (2024) and Global Property Guide (2024) shows:
- Strong rental income potential: 5–8% annual yields in coastal regions
- Property demand driven by tourism + growing expat population
- Long-term stability backed by EU legal protections
- International infrastructure + world-leading healthcare system (World Population Review, 2024)
- Multiple relocation visa routes available for non-EU buyers
Spain offers long-term investment resilience, strong liquidity and consistent rental occupancy – making it one of the most reliable property markets in Europe.
🇹🇭 Thailand – High-Yield Coastal Investment
Thailand is one of the top 10 global tourism economies (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024) and continues to attract international investors due to its affordability and strong rental returns. It remains a leading destination for holiday rentals and long-stay living, especially in Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya.
Investment indicators:
- 7–10% rental yields in high-demand coastal zones (Global Property Guide, 2024)
- $45 billion USD infrastructure expansion underway (Thailand Board of Investment, 2024)
- Tourist arrivals recovering to 35 million+ annually
- Freehold condominium ownership legally available to foreign buyers
- Growing digital nomad + retirement migration markets
Thailand continues to perform as a high ROI lifestyle investment location with excellent long-term growth fundamentals.
🇮🇩 Bali (Indonesia) – World-Class Villa Investment
Bali ranks in the Top 3 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Worldwide (TripAdvisor, 2024) and has become a global leader in boutique villa tourism and lifestyle investment. The island receives 11–13 million visitors annually (Bali Tourism Office, 2024), with rising demand for luxury stays and private villa accommodation.
Market performance (AirDNA 2024; Knight Frank, 2024):
- 10–15% gross rental returns on private villas in top zones
- 18% annual growth in luxury tourism
- Booming coastal investment zones – Canggu, Uluwatu, Seminyak, Pererenan and Sanur
- Investor ownership available via leasehold and PT PMA structures
- High occupancy rates driven by rising long-stay tourism and influencer economy
Bali offers one of the highest income-to-price ratios in global real estate and continues to outperform traditional Western markets for ROI.
The Verdict
At International Property Alerts (IPA), we identify Spain, Thailand and Bali as three of the strongest lifestyle investment destinations for 2025, combining tourism resilience, high rental performance, growing foreign buyer demand and long-term capital appreciation potential. These markets continue to attract both first-time international buyers and portfolio investors seeking income-producing lifestyle assets.
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