Danmar
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I would rather have the flexibility to vacation in many locations, so I'd travel instead of buying a vacation home anywhere. We're all about holding fixed expenses down too, a vacation/second home locks in a lot of costs whereas travel costs can vary as needed, more in good years and less in lean years or when other unexpected expenses crop up.
This is a reasonable plan and would appeal to most people, I think. As I said, not often easily done from a financial perspective. But the fact that many people do buy second homes and we must assume enjoy them, it can still apparently be a rational choice.