With the economy looking up and the housing market bouncing back, many homeowners are looking to purchase a second home, either for personal use, or as a source of rental or investment income. The Huffington Post travel editors recently compiled a list of the ten best places to buy a vacation home, and both Destin and Panama City made the list at numbers 5 and 8 respectively. According to travel and investment editors, ease of travel, amenities, attractions, and the conditions of the beach all play a part in the area's overall attractiveness to both investors and renters. As the number two drive to destinations in Florida (second only to Orlando), Destin and Panama City are accessible by car and an easy drive for many of the Southeast's major metro areas. The pristine, sugar-white sand beaches, and sparkling emerald green waters are a natural draw, as are the area's great shopping, dining, and golfing options. If you are considering purchasing a second home as a vacation home or investment property, you can't go wrong with a home in Destin, in one of the many communities along 30A, or in Panama City.