I also agree that property is a good investment (although didn't originally post that due to it being a very touchy subject on SB going by past discussions).

Ideally, if you could buy a small (low-maintenance) place in a low-cost coastal area that you like, rent it out as holiday accom. & use it as your holiday house. In a couple of decades (based on past performance), you'll have tripled/quadrupled your investment & the tenants will have paid it off for you. Otherwise if family is important, maybe buy a place close to your home - same as above, but use it as a base when you come back to visit in the future?