Dave and Julie Sommer have moved from St. Louis to St. Croix way back in 2006, but their cramped apartment rental isn't cutting it anymore now that their family has grown by 3! They're working with a local real estate agent, Chris Hanley to help them find a home with a large yard for their kids that's also close to the beach so that they can continue enjoying sailing and jet skiing in the Caribbean.
Corinne Farinola and Patrick Kralik found their own separate ways to the Caribbean from Pennsylvania and South Carolina respectively, but they fell in love with St. Croix and fell in love with each other. After renting a tiny apartment, the couple is now ready for the next step in their relationship and in their life together in St. Croix - buying a home together.
Margi and Jessi La Porte have been living off the grid in cold Vermont winters for the majority of their lives. On a recent vacation to Vieques the couple completely fell in love with the island and decided to make their stay permanent. With the flexibility of Margi's work in internet technology and Jessi's work as a writer and artist, the two of them can live anywhere. So, why not live in Vieques? The La Portes turn to Rainbow Realty's Lin Wetherby and Gustavo Marin to help them find their own little piece of paradise on the beautiful island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Cliff and Janine Peek decided that the New England winters were no longer for them, so they packed up and headed for the Caribbean. The Peeks, who are avid boaters, were drawn to the huge yachting population in Sint Maarten and are hoping to find something on the Dutch side of the island. They particularly like this side of the island because of the blowing trade winds and the lack of property taxes on the Dutch side. They hope to find a place that's close to their boating activities as well as a quick drive to the French side where they like to shop and dine. The Peeks will have the expertise of broker Jonathan Schaede from Sunshine Properties to help them find their new island escape.
Johnny Kelvin and Ona Struwer are world traveling DJs and have been to every corner of the planet entertaining and vacationing. They are ready to find a place to call home base and were drawn to Sint Maarten because of its warm, bright beaches and the overflowing energy from its people and culture. With some of Johnny's family living on the island, they decided that the Dutch Side was the place for them. Now they're searching for a home with enough room to set up a studio so they can continue to create body shaking beats while enjoying the surf and sun of Sint Maarten. So with the help of Island Real Estate Broker, Arun Jagtiani, Johnny and Ona look to find their own place to call home.
Griselle and Steve Mucccilo have lived in Long Island for the past 17 years. After many years inthe high stress work life, they have decided to get off the rat race treadmill and move to Puerto Rico. They have spent time on all parts of the island and would like to relocate to Rincon to surf, do yoga and run around with their dogs.
David and Laurie Hughes live in the hills of West Virginia, and now they have had enough. They long dreamed of making the leap to the topics and now the life they have imagined is coming true in the Dominican Republic.
Omar Del Rio is from San Juan, Puerto Rico and Caroline Crouch, his girlfriend is from Chicago. These two lovebirds found each other by chance in San Juan and are in search of country life on the island paradise of Puerto Rico.
Carl and Janna Halberg came on vacation to Vieques to escape the cold and snow of their Minnesota home towns. By the time they got back home the couple devised a plan that would allow them to live on the idyllic island all year round ? they bought a hotel, which they would live in and operate, and made the big move. Now that their Bravo Beach Hotel is up and running, they're ready to find a place away from their business that they can call their Caribbean home.
Karrin and John Pecchia and their two little girls have called it quits on the Minnesota cold and are moving down to a land of sand, sun water and fun. Their lives are about to be filled with Punta Cana's sand castles and palm trees.
Doris Jolicouer and Don Sommers fell in love in the military . They have been together ever since and are leaving the land locked life of Alberta, Canada for sand, sun and water of Island paradise that is St. Lucia.
Jason Hanold and Neela Seenandan and their four sons are leaving behind the cold to start living the island life in Turks and Caicos.
David and Jayne Wolliscrofts always dreamt of living the beach lifestyle. When David, who is a doctor, got hired at a new hospital in Turks and Caicos, their dreams turned into a reality.
Steve and Heidi Nolan are ready to retire their motorcycles and are heading to the coral coloured waters of Turks and Caicos.
Buck, Amy and their son Tristan are tired of their landlocked life in Texas. They're leaving it all behind to start a new boat business in Roatan, Honduras.
Busy New Yorkers are finally ready to leave the city, and after seeing an advertisement for St. Croix, they believe they have found their new home.
Fifteen years in Seattle has left John, a financial analyst, and his wife Janaea, a sales director, worn down. So they're moving to Bocas Del Toro, Panama, to start life anew. They plan to open a day cruise business.
Married for ten years, Billy and Deanna own and run a popular BBQ restaurant in WV. They discovered St. Croix by way of food. Years ago, they were part of a team that traveled to the island to work with fellow chefs.
David's a New England schoolteacher and Arturo's a physician whose family is from Puerto Rico. Life in Massachusetts is very busy and each time they vacationed in Puerto Rico dreamed of turning it into their full-time home.
When still single, Riley's older sister landed a job in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Riley was all set to join her sister, but fell in love when she met Matt. Six years, two kids later, Riley's ready move for real to Bocas Del Toro.
Amy, Marc and their four kids considered themselves Midwest lifers, but when Marc's company offered him a chance to relocate to their St Croix office, the couple decided to move to the idyllic island.
On their first date, Martin told Ivy that he wanted to move to Puerto Rico one day. The two eventually married, settling in Flagstaff, Arizona, and honeymooning in Puerto Rico. Now looking to start their new lives in Isabella.
Michael and Tara love their home state of Pennsylvania, but have started to tire of long winters and dream of moving someplace warm year round, where their one-year-old son can grow up bilingual. Enter Puerto Rico.
Jay and Lavina are tired of landlocked Texas. They love scuba diving more than anything, and the state's shallow pools, murky waters and long drives to bodies of water have become too much of a compromise.
With their matching names, Kacie and Casey seem destined for each other. The high school sweethearts married three years ago. Now they want to make a move to idyllic Puerto Rico.
JC and Felicia have grown tired of cold Canada and their busy work lives. They want to move somewhere more peaceful to open a catamaran business in Roatan, Honduras.
Matt and Kristy are about to get married. They went to high school together and, twelve years after graduation, they started dating and are now engaged. They're tired of the daily grind and brutal winters and look to St. Croix.
Scott, Lauren and their two kids are tired of the daily grind of Los Angeles. Lauren, a freelance photographer, and Scott, a freelance software engineer, recently visited friends living in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, and fell in love.
Originally from Trinidad and Jamaica, Natasha and Collin are missing their Caribbean roots and are tired of Canadian winters. With two kids eager for more outdoor time and a recent opportunity to relocate jobs, they are moving to Barbados! Next up, a home!
The first time Brian and Sarah visited the Cayman Islands was on a cruise. Soon after, they found themselves back for a week-long visit and enjoyed it even more. When a job opportunity came up for Brian at a veterinary school, they realized it was meant to be and they needed to take the plunge. The took all three kids, moved on down, and now all they need is the perfect home!
Scott and Hope are tired of their hectic Dallas lives. Ten years ago on vacation they fell in love with the island of St. Thomas and this year they're throwing caution to the wind and moving there to open a vineyard and find their Caribbean home.
A successful Los Angeles television executive, Sean works hard and has very little down time. His father, who recently passed away, grew up in the Cayman Islands. Sean spent his childhood visiting and is missing his island life and family. Taking the plunge, Sean has decided to start his own production company with an office in the islands and is buying a home to go with it!
Ontario natives Paul and Julie just got engaged in Barbados, and fell so in love with the island that they are moving there and taking their retiring parents with them.
Houston natives Chuck, Alicia and their boys have always had the Dominican Republic in their lives. Alicia's father was stationed there during Vietnam, fell in love with the island, and their lives have been filled with countless stories of the beautiful island and people. The family has decided life is too short not to live their dreams. Dominican Republic here they come!
New Englanders Erik and Samantha honeymooned on St. John in 2005. They kept returning to the island for vacations and always dreaded the last day when they would have to leave. Ready for a warmer chapter in their lives, they are moving to the island to start their own business and find their forever home.
New Mexico entrepreneurs Tim and Lauren were hooked on Cozumel the first time they visited ten years ago. Now with a successful business in the States, they are moving down to their dream island to open a seaside grill and live the Caribbean life.
Originally from St. Maarten, Tiana and her husband Sega live and work in Washington, D.C. In between busy careers, they are missing quality family time with their 2 year-old son. After much thought, they have decided St. Maarten is calling and they are moving there to open an electric car business and raise their son in the beauty that Tiana knew growing up.
Canadians Rob and Melinda have worked as top event photographers for as long as they have been married. They love capturing celebration in people's lives and have always dreamed of living and working in the Dominican Republic where Melinda's sister lived. Because life is short, the couple has decided it's time to take their successful business to their dream island and make it their new home.
New Yorkers Joe and Karena are about to trade their successful 9-5 corporate lives for a dream of running their own restaurant on the island of St. John. Join them as they find their island home and start their Caribbean lives.
Denver couple Brad and Meredith are about to get married in Playa Del Carmen. The more time they spend in the Yucatan planning their wedding, the more they feel they want to stay forever. First on the to-do list: find a home!
Curtis and Eva Wilson have grown tired of the humid days and constant traffic of Texas, and the Dominican Republic has caught their eye. Curtis is an airline pilot with a lot of flexibility in deciding where to live, so they're trading in Texas for a home surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Dominican Republic here they come!
Bill and Mary's friends have long joked that they've been living in the wrong place. From the walls to the furniture, their home in Houston has always had a very tropical decor. In love with Cozumel since they first set eyes on it, they're now making the move to full-time island living.
A move to Jamaica requires a newly married couple to find a large home to accommodate visits from their extended family. Also on their must-have list: a wine bar; pool; and gourmet chef's kitchen.
A couple of proud West Virginians and their selfie-obsessed children search for a family home on St. Croix, where they look forward to spending warm days sailing, swimming and snorkeling.
Hoping to escape crowds, a couple wants to move to Hope Town on Elbow Cay in the Bahamas in search of a more tranquil life.
A California couple search for the perfect home, one with a view and great dock access, in Bocas del Toro.
A corporate attorney has saved enough money to pursue her passions in life, which are scuba diving and writing, when she makes the move to Utila and searches for the perfect home that can accommodate guests and give her the direct reef access that she craves.
A music producer and his wife who were both born and raised in the Cayman Islands are ready to go back home now that they are parents to twin toddlers. Their wish list includes a house big enough for their kids, proximity to the ocean and studio space.
Bob and Leigh are worn out from the long winters in Ohio and seek sunnier skies on St Croix. They want a large home to share with their extended family that has a pool and a gorgeous view.
A Canadian couple returns to the site of their destination wedding, Utila in Honduras, to search for their dream home. Their love of scuba diving has them on the hunt for a beach cottage with lots of privacy and great reef access.
Lawyers with two young children want a change from the rat race in Florida, which is why they are searching Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman for a large waterfront property with a big yard for under $2 million.
Brian and Amy have enjoyed life in San Francisco, but the hectic lifestyle and cost of living has worn them down. To escape, they began traveling to the Caribbean where they could relax and enjoy spending time together. Brian and Amy first visited Bocas del Toro for a quick getaway a few years ago and stayed at a bed and breakfast. They were immediately taken by the beautiful atmosphere and decided that opening a bed and breakfast could be their chance to start a new life in the Caribbean. They are excited to work with real estate agent, Jacy Hefner, to find their piece of paradise.
Ocean lovers look forward to a new life on St. Croix, where they hope to find a furnished, Caribbean-style condo for under $250,000, close enough to the sea to be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves.
An escape from Michigan winters is sought by a contractor and his wife, who are hoping to find the perfect seafront fixer-upper in the Bahamas. Top on their wish list is awesome water access for a boat and swimming.
Nicole Reed has been toiling away in a cubicle in Atlanta, Georgia for years. After visiting St. Croix for a friend's wedding, she knew she had to make a change. Nicole has always been interested in party planning, and a new life on a new island calls for a new career. With the help of her best friend Julie, Nicole is searching for a large home where she can run her business—one with an awesome pool and patio for throwing the best parties in the Caribbean. Broker Kerri Hanley has her work cut out for her though, as Nicole's picky taste—particularly when it comes to dark wood kitchen cabinets—might make it hard to find the perfect gem of a home.
A move to Negril, Jamaica, by a family of five is a dream come true.
Steve and Sue have worked for the same company for decades, with Sue working long overnight shifts that take a toll on her. Now the couple is ready to take on a new lifestyle in sunny St. Thomas. The couple wants a condo with an ocean view, amenities like a pool, and great outdoor space to finally enjoy the good life they're worked so hard to achieve. They've enlisted agent Karen Korsgren to help them find the perfect place close to the beach.
Atlanta-based Nicole and Michael are tired of spending their life sitting in traffic and want more time together in the sun and sand. Luckily, they have the flexibility to move their two home-run businesses to Placencia, Belize and fulfill their dream of a healthier outdoor lifestyle. With real estate broker Charmaine Voss, Michael and Nicole search for a home where they can find the perfect work-life balance.
Jerry and Michael have spent the majority of their lives in the Midwest and have had it with the brutal winters. The distance to the ocean and limited months of warm weather have been a struggle since they love to sail. They've dreamed of pursuing this passion on St. Thomas by opening up a charter sailing business. Now ready to start a new life in the Caribbean, they're working with real estate agent Kerstin McConnell to find their oceanfront condo.
Neil, Amber, and their son Ian have been living in Siesta Key, Florida and feel it's become too populated and expensive. While traveling, they discovered Vieques, Puerto Rico and fell in love with the unpopulated beaches and the outdoor lifestyle. Neil and Amber are excited to raise their son on a bilingual island and live a more relaxing lifestyle. With the help of real estate agent Gustavo Marin, they hope to find their new Caribbean home.
Brian and Mary have worked their whole lives through the snowy winters in Maryland to save enough to resettle on Ambergris Caye in Belize. Now ready to make the move, they're excited to work with real estate broker Daniel Hartin to find a new home on the ocean--ideally one that comes with a small business that will enable them to share their new island lifestyle with visitors.
Jen has spent her life enduring the cold winters of Pittsburgh. Now that her two sons are grown and out of the house, she's ready to uproot her life and move to a warmer climate. After traveling to Vieques with a friend, she fell in love with the friendly people and beautiful scenery. She's decided to start over by finding a new job and a new house in this tropical paradise. With her best friend Jill and broker Lin Wetherby, Jen will have lots of help finding her dream in Puerto Rico.
Eunice met Carlos in the Dominican Republic on a vacation and the two fell in love. Carlos followed Eunice back to Boston and after 20 years of living in the cold, it's time to bring Eunice back to his Caribbean homeland. The move is an exciting one since Carlos is a chef and is planning on opening a restaurant. With the help of agent Alma Arellano, Carlos and Eunice hope to find their tropical home.
With three daughters on the verge of adulthood, Minnesota parents Norm and Tami are finding it difficult to keep their family together. They and the girls have a love for the water and sunshine and hate long winters, so Norm and Tami know that a move to Placencia, Belize is just what the family needs. With the help of their oldest daughter, Mackenzie, and broker Boris Mannsfeld, they hope to find an oceanfront home that the girls will come back to for years to come.
Kenny and Morgan just got married after spending two years dating long-distance. Both avid surfers, they fell in love with Puerto Rico when they vacationed there. After eloping recently, they'll be moving in together for the first time when they find their new house in Aguada. Broker Miggie Hernandez will guide the young couple as they search for a place close to the beach so they can spend their days surfing.
Maruf and Sonal's three kids are off to college and they're contemplating a move to St. Maarten. Both have worked very hard and are finally ready to buy a piece of property on the beach with room for their entire extended family to visit and enjoy. Arun Jagtiani of Island Real Estate is there to help them every step of the way as they criss-cross the Dutch side of the island in search of their dream home.
Andrew and Kelly are constantly busy making over the homes of clients in their New Jersey-based business. Now, they want to escape to St. John and find their dream home, a fixer-upper they can make their very own. Eric Bauman of USVI Sotheby's International Realty helps the couple search the lush green hillsides of St. John to find a home with enough land to expand, enough room for guests, and beautiful views.
When Jeff and Stephen met a decade ago they bonded over their hatred of Canadian winters. The couple quickly began researching locations with great weather and no hurricanes and discovered Aruba. They were sold as soon as they stepped off the plane. Real estate agent Brad Croes is on hand to help Stephen and Jeff find the perfect home on Aruba with both room for guests and a pool.
Karin is a native New Yorker and a successful writer who can work from anywhere in the world. So when she came to Las Terrenas for a dance festival, she knew she wanted to leave the rat race behind for the most beautiful spot in the Dominican Republic. Her son Dylan has made the trip south to help her choose the perfect condo with open living, a pool, and an extra bedroom for guests. With the help of broker Jesus Iturralde, Karin knows she'll find the perfect place to dance the night away.
When they first visited St. Thomas on a cruise many years ago, Kenny and Sheila noticed the U.S. courthouse on the island and Kenny, a public defender, realized he could move his family to a tropical paradise and keep his job. With a large blended family of four kids, plus Sheila's parents, the couple needs to find a house big enough for everyone, plus room for a pool and a gorgeous view. St. Thomas native Kerstin McConnell is up to the challenge of finding them the perfect home within their budget.
New Yorkers Bill and Ali met on the beach as lifeguards, and they bonded over a passion for boating and the ocean. With their four children out of the house and Bill able to work remotely, they are ready to make the move to a warmer climate where they can sail year-round. The couple is looking for the perfect home that can accommodate many visitors, while hopefully leaving enough room in the budget for a boat.
Tired of the oppressive heat in Arizona, Ken and Jen are ready to find a more temperate climate on St. Croix. As a helicopter pilot, Ken dreams of having enough space to build his own hangar. The couple is looking for the perfect open-concept, move-in ready house with enough yard space for their dogs and a chopper.
A Florida couple who fell in love with the national parks and pristine beaches of St. John are hoping to find the Caribbean home of their dreams so that they can sit back and enjoy the simple island life.
Marie visited Jamaica as a child and instantly fell in love with the island. After battling Canadian winters with three small children for far too long, she's eager to make her childhood dream come true. Marie hopes to find a house with a large backyard for playtime, as well as a rental unit to help pay bills while she runs her online business from paradise.
St. Louis natives Beth and Steve have vacationed on St. Maarten for over 20 years, and are finally ready to make the destination their full-time home. Beth wants to learn as much as possible about local cuisine, while Steve is ready to set up his office near the pool where he can take in the beautiful views. They are both looking for an island oasis where they can find new adventures in the sun.
Patty and Steve live life in the fast lane as a drag-racing team with four auto shops. But managing the stores has kept them from enjoying life, so they're making the move to Jamaica. They've decided to open a bed and breakfast and are hunting for the perfect home to meet their needs.
Susan has spent her entire life working at the Environmental Protection Agency, but long days and hours of traffic have kept her from experiencing the nature she's worked to protect. When Susan discovered the untouched beauty and small-town feel in Vieques, Puerto Rico, she knew she had found home. She is looking for a place with plenty of outdoor living space that's within biking distance to town.
Todd and Crystal despise the volatile north Texas winters and are seeking sunnier shores in Curacao. The couple loves exploring the island's beaches and finding new adventures, so they're looking for a home close to the beach with a gorgeous view and amenities to enjoy all year round.
Robin and Brett have always dreamed of moving to a warmer climate, away from the stress of Brett's job as a firefighter in California, and they can finally afford their dream home on St. Croix. They're on the hunt for a large home with room for their 8-year-old twins as well as an ocean view, garage and pool.
Teri and Jon love the mountains of North Carolina, but want to enjoy sun and snorkeling all year round. Jon's military job is in the dry heat of Afghanistan, so when they discovered the lesser-known paradise of Roatan, Honduras, they knew this oasis was no desert mirage. They're searching for a place to enjoy family time, and also keeping an eye out for Roatan's pirate treasure.
A florist and her husband trade cold winters in Ontario for a fruitful life on Vieques, Puerto Rico, which seems like the perfect place to satisfy her green thumb.
Sick of the crowded streets of New York City, Ron and Sharon are ready for a slower pace of life in the Caribbean. The couple and their son Aaron are passionate about SCUBA diving, and love the crystal clear water surrounding the island of Curacao. They hope to find a home by the water, so they can dive during the day and fall asleep to the sound of waves at night.
After falling in love with the Exuma islands during a trip to the Bahamas, Jena is ready to make the move from Los Angeles and is hoping to find the beach bungalow she's been dreaming of for so long.
A couple plan on leaving Amarillo, Texas, for a life in the Caribbean; they recently purchased a barbeque restaurant on St. John.
A Texan couple have dreamed of living in the Caribbean since their first trip there 30 years ago. Now they're finally ready to make their dream a reality as they search for the perfect beachfront home in the Dominican Republic.
A Texan couple seeks a newer, simpler lifestyle in Honduras; they want to raise their children away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and big box superstores.
A couple looks to escape cold Oklahoma and expose their four young children to a new culture on Roatan, Honduras. It will be a challenge to find a beachfront home with a dock and enough bedrooms for the whole family.
After vacationing in Great Exuma, Jennifer and Keith want to escape Ocean City, Md., and find an oceanfront home in the Bahamas.
After taking a cruise to the Caribbean, Jake and Kasi fell in love with St. Thomas; after going back to Kansas, the couple decided it was time for a change of pace.
Monica seeks to buy a home in Honduras; she is looking for a place to get away from her stressful job in New Jersey.
A Colorado mum and her teenage daughter move to St Thomas in search of the perfect island oasis in the US Virgin Islands.
With the recent birth of their son, a couple is ready to make a permanent move to the Caribbean island where they first met.
A couple is ready to leave behind the Arizona desert for life in the Bahamas. They want to find the perfect home near the stunning blue waters of the Exuma islands.
A Canadian couple want to leave the cold weather of Toronto behind for the endless summer of the Dominican Republic. Can they find a home that suits their adventurous lifestyle?
Austin, Texas couple Jez and Lisa want to expose their son, Luke, to outdoor living in Bonaire, a Dutch island near Venezuela. They're hoping to find a three-bedroom house close to the island's famous dive sites.
As a teacher, Kirk has travelled the world but has never felt more at home than he does in Las Terrenas. He has enlisted the help of his sister in his search for the perfect place to call home in the Dominican Republic beach town.
Gina is a young lawyer living in Philadelphia and looking to move to her favorite vacation spot, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Although the home will be hers, Gina needs to make sure there's enough space for her family, who will be visiting her often. With the help of her friend, Sherman, Gina checks out homes offering her a variety of Dominican lifestyles.
Virginians Leslie and Al visited Nevis and completely fell in love with the island. Their three kids are getting older and will soon be out of the house, so the couple is hoping to find the perfect space where the whole family can gather and enjoy living life to the fullest in the Caribbean.
After spending childhood summers at his grandparents' resort in Wisconsin, hospitality is in Brian's blood. Now he and his wife Jessica are leaving Colorado to open a water skiing business on the island of Roatan in Honduras. The couple has entrusted an agent to find them a rustic home on the beach with enough buildable land to create their own resort in paradise.
Sharla, Pete, and their four children are ready to trade New Jersey winters for year-round sunshine in Providenciales. They want to give their children an opportunity to experience the island's culture, and Pete wants to be able to spend time with his family while he composes music. They hope to find their perfect Caribbean dream home in Turks and Caicos.
Jessie and Wayne are from Fort Worth, Texas, and after visiting the Caribbean, they decided to leave the dust and desert behind and start a new chapter of their lives in paradise. Now they're looking for an island home in which to raise their newborn son, Wyatt
Kara lives in Long Beach, California, and works in the entertainment industry. Now she wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the Hollywood lifestyle and slow things down in Bocas del Toro. The culture and the picturesque reefs have drawn Kara to the tranquil islands near Panama, and she hopes to find her own "Karadise" and start her new career as an underwater photographer.
Jay is a fourth-generation farmer in Massachusetts, and his eight-day work week keeps him away from his wife and three kids far too often. When the family discovered Nevis, they also discovered a new, laid-back Jay. Now the family wants to find a three-bedroom house with a pool and a large plot of land to escape the demands of farm life and spend more time together as a family.
Russ and Michelle have traveled around the Caribbean searching for the best dive sites. On a recent trip to the island of Roatan, Honduras, they knew the search was over. With a large barrier reef surrounding the island, the diving opportunities are endless. They are leaving their California home in hopes to find a no-frills house near the beach with the help of a local real estate agent
Pauline and Michael are tired of cold Colorado winters and ready for warm weather and ocean views. After traveling the world, they're ready to call St. Croix home. They love the turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and rhythm of the island music, and they've enlisted an agent to help them find their dream home in paradise.
Natalie and Christian live in frozen Northern Canada and are sick of the long winters. After vacationing with their three children on the island of Utila in Honduras, they fell in love with the peaceful vibe and outdoor activities. With the help of their broker, they hope to move their family to this tranquil island and experience everything that Utila has to offer.
Mauray has a busy life buying and flipping houses in California. Now that her two kids are grown and starting their own careers, it's time for Mauray to start her own adventure in the Dominican Republic. She fell in the love with the serenity and diverse culture of the city of Las Terrenas, and she has a friend along to help her find the perfect home with space to practice yoga.
Jenny and Michael both have demanding jobs and hectic schedules in New York. After visiting Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, they knew they had found the perfect place to relax and unwind. When Michael proposed moving to the island permanently, Jenny didn't hesitate before agreeing. Now they're hoping to find an oceanfront condo with an amazing view to call home.
Stephanie and Rich have been raising their two daughters in a busy college town in Georgia. Rich, a doctor with a hectic schedule, feels that he is missing out on quality family time, and he dreams of a slower-paced life. With the kids growing up, now is the time to make the family dream a reality and move to a condo with an amazing view of sunny St. Croix.
Debbie and Jim have spent the last 40 years working and raising their two children and are now ready to start a new chapter in their lives. After visiting Bocas del Toro, Panama, they fell in love with the island and the lifestyle. With the help of a broker they hope to find their dream property in paradise and begin a new adventure together.
A couple follows a job to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and hopes to find a house with a big backyard, a pool and a lookout where they can stargaze in the beautiful Caribbean sky.
A Baltimore software engineer is tired of coding day in and day out and he's ready for a lifestyle change. With the help of a friend and his agent, he looks for a large plot of land in Bocas del Toro, Panama, where he can put down roots and start a farm.
A hardworking Michigan couple fall in love with the Dominican Republic while on their honeymoon, and now they want to relocate to the small town of Cabrera for its laid-back lifestyle, stunning natural attractions and fresh seafood.
After falling in love with the relaxed, yet active, pace of life in the Dominican Republic, a Florida couple leaves the rat race and searches for a house steps away from the beach.
A family of five is ready to leave chilly Rhode Island and move to Bonaire to be closer to world-famous scuba diving sites.
A couple lives a busy lifestyle in New York, but they are tired of the winters and the subway rides. With his ability to work from anywhere in the world, they hope to settle permanently on Grand Cayman and raise their 7-month-old daughter.
A couple lives near the beach in New Jersey, but they don't get to take enough advantage of it due to the winter weather. They decide to start a new chapter in their lives and move to Puerto Rico to enjoy the beach year round.
North Carolina empty nesters decide to move back to their old hometown of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. With the help of a good friend and broker, they're hoping to find the perfect home with a great kitchen and beautiful views of the water. Will they find the home they've been dreaming of for more than 30 years?
A couple of California real estate developers are ready to trade in the desert heat for the refreshing waters of the Caribbean. The couple discovered Roatan, Honduras, on a scuba diving trip and is ready to slow things down and start a new life on the island. They hope to find a beachfront home with dock access to accommodate the boat they've always dreamed of owning.
An outdoor-loving Louisiana couple and their two children are tired of flying back and forth to Grand Cayman. Ready to leave the long commute behind embrace more family time in paradise, they hope to find their perfect beachfront property on the island.
After falling in love with Roatan, Honduras, during a two-week vacation, a couple is ready to leave their hectic life behind and downsize on the Caribbean island. They're hoping to find a simple house with at least half an acre of land and a rental property to help them afford their new life.
A Canadian couple feel they lost their spark after years of working together at their multiple businesses; they hope a fresh start on the north coast of the Dominican Republic will reignite the romance.
A suburban Georgia couple move their blended family to the Dominican Republic to experience a new culture; they hope to find a home with garden space for the kids.
A Los Angeles couple with six grown children and three grandkids relocates to St. Thomas for the gorgeous beaches and pace of life; they hope to find a home with beach access and enough space for the entire family.
A Florida couple with two young kids decides to move to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, to enjoy its acres of protected woods and waters year-round with their family.
After visiting for more than 20 years, a New Jersey couple is ready to put down roots in Aruba; they hope to find a home with plenty of bedrooms, a pool and outdoor space, perfect for hosting family and friends.
A California couple is tired of busy city life and wants a fresh start in the Caribbean with a home on the water; they've spent three years searching for the perfect location and finally discovered Roatan, a small island in Honduras.
A couple is ready to escape their stressful commutes in California and fulfill their dream of moving to St. John; they hope to find a home with the potential to generate a rental income.
After returning to the US for a job offer, a California family realizes Aruba is where they are meant to be; they decide to move back and settle down permanently on the beautiful island.
After meeting in Grand Cayman, a pair of accountants are ready to find a place to settle down together; they both love living in the Caribbean, and a new job has given them the option of moving to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.
A couple has lived their whole lives in Minnesota but are ready for a warmer climate; after visiting the Caribbean several times, they found Roatan and knew it was the right fit.
A couple of island renters are ready to become island homeowners on St. John, US Virgin Islands; they love boating, scuba diving and snorkeling, so they feel that planting roots on the island will benefit their water sport company.
Two kids with extremely busy parents in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, hope a change of scenery will inspire Mom and Dad to be more adventurous; the family wants to find a house with amazing beach views and rental potential on Vieques in Puerto Rico.
A Virginia family looks to start a new chapter in sunny Aruba.
A New York City lawyer is ready to move back to the US Virgin Islands to be closer to her family and friends. When a career opportunity on St. Thomas presents itself, it's one she simply cannot turn down. Her bags are packed and she's more than ready to return home where she can have year-round fun in the sun.
A couple that fell in love with Vieques, Puerto Rico, 30 years ago is ready to buy a home of their own on the island. They hope to find a home with plenty of space to entertain family and friends when they come to visit.
A scuba-loving couple moves from Houston, Texas, to Honduras after falling in love with Utila after their first visit. They're excited to make the island their permanent home and their price range gives them many options.
A couple of born-and-bred New Yorkers fell in love with St. John and its year-round swimming nine years ago. Now they've sold their bungalow on Long Island and plan to start a bed and breakfast on the tropical island.
A Toronto family seeks more sunshine and time in the water on Grand Cayman.
A bachelor trades city life for the beaches of the Dominican Republic.
A happy accident leads a Texas couple to Roatan, Honduras.
Avid scuba divers look for a home on the beautiful island of Bonaire.
Lisa and Dave from Carlsbad, CA venture down to Bocas del Toro, Panama in hopes of adding a bit of California flair to their new place.
A scuba diver makes a deal with his sons and moves to Utila, Honduras.
A free-spirited couple looks to move from Rogers, Ark., to the island of Utila, Honduras; tired of cold winters and the day-to-day of being small business owners, they are ready to cash out and find their own parcel of paradise.
A couple with a passion for scuba diving wants to make Bonaire their home.
A Canadian-born couple is fed-up with the cold; they've always dreamed of living in the Caribbean and after a life-threatening surgery, the couple realizes it's now or never and hope to make their Caribbean dreams come true in the Dominican Republic.
A Washington, D.C., entrepreneur looks to leave the city life for the relaxation of Utila, Honduras; he wants to continue working with his clients remotely while also expanding into new business ventures on the island.
After seeing Bocas del Toro on a TV show, a couple was inspired to leave flat, hot Dallas behind to island hop in Panama; the couple now hopes to find a waterfront, move-in ready home with an easy walk to the beach.
An interior designer living in busy Toronto wants to move to Grand Cayman to spend more time with her husband and 2-year-old son; with the help of her brother, she hopes to find the perfect condo so her family can enjoy the outdoors all year long.
On a recent trip to Honduras, a Florida couple fell in love with the tropical flora and fauna, as well as the crystal clear water they dreamed about; they decide to make their dream a reality by finding a home in Roatan.
A newlywed couple is never able to make time to see each other due to their busy work schedules; after visiting the Dominican Republic a few times, however, they decide it's time to make a change and move to Cabarete and away from Canadian winters.
A couple with two sons relocates from Texas to the island of Aruba.
A couple want to make a scuba diving mecca in Honduras their home base.
A young family from Utah is embarking on a new adventure to Great Guana Cay after Dad is offered a job opportunity in the Bahamas; they hope to find a house close to town with views of the beautiful blue waters they can enjoy every day.
A youthful grandmother ditches the cold weather and endless traffic of Toronto to make the Dominican Republic her full-time home; she hopes to find a house with room space for a large garden to suit her vegetarian lifestyle.
A young couple is ready to escape the cold in Toronto to return to island living with their five children; they plan to open a luxury beachfront hotel in the Dominican Republic; first, they must find a house with enough space for the whole family.
College sweethearts want to make their island dreams a reality with a move to Bocas del Toro, Panama; they hope to find a property to use as a bed and breakfast that has plenty of land for a volleyball court and room for their dogs to run and play.
A young couple hopes to find their forever home on Turks and Caicos; they're looking for a condo close to the beach with a swimming pool, but because her husband is busy with work, she enlists her mom to help search for a new dream home.
A couple from Toronto is trading in city life for beach life in beautiful Honduras; they're looking for a home with a strong internet connection to support their web-based business and ocean views of the Caribbean Sea.
A Texas family is ready to upend their hectic lives, pack their bags and move to the Caribbean; they'll require something with outdoor space, a water view and proximity to the beach in order to call Turks and Caicos home.
A young couple moves to the beach town of Humacao, Puerto Rico, to start a beach exercise business and escape the California desert heat; they hope to find a home with great ocean views, outdoor space to soak up the sun and room to entertain friends.
A couple and their two daughters return to St. Thomas.
Two Canadians move to Honduras for the weather and sense of community.
A couple from the United Kingdom is trading in the rain and cold for constant sunshine on Barbados; they hope to find a single-family home with enough room for family visits and plenty of outdoor space for yoga and a garden.
A RI couple is anxious to escape the cold and soak up the sun on St. John.
A couple living in a sleepy town moves to lively San Juan, Puerto Rico, to enjoy the nightlife, historic attractions and gorgeous beaches.
A young family relocates from Tarpon Springs, Florida, to St. Thomas to work on an infrastructure project that will expand a major highway on the island; they search for a property near the beach that has an open concept.
A busy lawyer from Toronto is moving back to her home country of Barbados to be closer to her family, spend more time on the beach and create a slower pace of life; she looks for a home with an open concept, outdoor space and a pool for entertaining.
A couple of avid divers leave Iowa to explore the secluded island of Roatan, Honduras, and hope to find a home that brings their large, blended family together.
A Maryland couple trades in business attire for bathing suits with a move to Turks and Caicos; the two hope to open their own beach bar so they can enjoy the island vibe, beautiful beaches and spectacular food for life.
A Tennessee couple with eight kids wants a slower pace of life in the Dominican Republic; they frequently visit the island for work and are looking for a large home that comes with a pool and soaking tub in the sleepy beach town of Juan Dolio.
A TN couple turns their island dreams into a reality on St. Thomas.
Brooklyn landlords look for their next investment property in St. Thomas.
An AR couple is ready to slow down in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
A couple wants to ditch indoor workouts for outdoor exercises in St. Croix.
Tired of Pittsburgh winters, a young couple plots a move to sunny Vieques, Puerto Rico; their shared love of small towns and empty beaches makes this island the ideal home; their wish list includes a yard for their large dogs and a water view.
A couple looks for their dream home on the island of Utila, Honduras.
A hard-working couple from Nebraska is ready to ditch the landlocked life for the beautiful beaches of Vieques, Puerto Rico; they hope to find a fixer-upper with a large backyard and rental potential to sculpt into their personal paradise.
A Utah couple trades their Western lifestyle for slower vibes in Utila, Honduras; she wants a home with plenty of windows and a view, while he hopes for outdoor space, but no house will be perfect without space for family to visit.
High school sweethearts from Kansas City eye Roatan, Honduras, for the opportunity to reduce their work schedules and have a less stressful life; a home close to the beach is their top priority, but they would also love a pool and space to garden.
After saving for years, a New York City couple is ready to live full time on the quiet island of Vieques, Puerto Rico; his dream is to be oceanfront, while she wants a home far from the shore, but they both agree that rental potential is a must.
An Austin, Texas, couple that loves to bike relocates to the island of St. Croix; these cyclists are excited to explore new Caribbean terrain and hope to find a condo with ocean views and enough storage for their 15 bikes.
A young New Yorker is eager to escape the city that never sleeps to spend more time on the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico; she's tired of crashing with family members and hopes to find a modern condo of her own close to the beach.
After 20 years of 14-hour days, a hardworking couple trades Pennsylvania snow for the tropical waters of Anguilla; they hope to find a dream home with ocean views, a modern style and an outdoor shower, a luxury she never had in the States.
A Canadian couple looks to shed winter coats and some weight with a move to the Dominican Republic; they want a more active and healthy lifestyle and hope to find a home with rental potential, an updated kitchen and a swimming pool.
After dating for a few months, a couple that met online and bonded over their love of tiki cocktails traveled to one of her favorite places - St. John. He fell in love with the island and now they're looking to make it their home with a place on the beach.
A couple is escaping the oppressive heat of the Lone Star state to start a life of sailing and diving in Aruba. They want to spend time basking in the sun and surf away from the television, so they're on the hunt for a downsized space with a pool, open floor plan and big backyard for their young son.
Ready to leave the snow behind, an adventurous Ohio couple looks for a new home in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; they look for a modern condo close to the beach that has privacy, lots of amenities and enough space for friends and family to visit.
A Pennsylvania dentist convinces his family to leave the cold northeast for the Dominican Republic; they seek a home with access to the beach that has a nice backyard for the kids, but nothing so big that he has to spend all his time doing yard work.
A California couple wants to trade Bay Area traffic jams for toes in the sand in St. Thomas; they hope to find a condo close to the beach with a fabulous view, but their ultimate dream is to be near a marina where they can enjoy a new boat.
After years of working long hours, a couple with two daughters leaves behind their hectic life in Texas for the island of Aruba. They're eager to relax as a family and discover more about the island's culture, but they're torn between buying a condo or a single-family home.
After years of being stuck in traffic and on crowded beaches, an ocean-loving couple is trading in the Jersey Shore for Roatan, Honduras. They want to find a home with beach access and a grand patio where they can spend the majority of their time relaxing.
Newlyweds leave their farm in Ontario, Canada, for a life of adventure on St. Maarten. She wants a move-in ready condo with a large kitchen, but he's looking for a boat where he can spend his days on the water.
Beach lovers from Virginia that discovered Utila, Honduras, on a show pack their bags and move to the beautiful island. They want a home with an open concept and casitas where friends and family can stay when they visit.
A Wisconsin family moves to Puerto Rico's west coast so the kids can embrace their heritage and create the same memories their mom had growing up; they hunt for a home with space for everyone, including family that's already planning to visit.
A Connecticut couple is ready to ditch snowy winters with a move to Aruba. She lived on the island years ago and wants to get back to the life she loved, ideally in a move in-ready home with a pool and rooms so their kids can visit. However, he wouldn't mind taking on a fixer-upper.
A Texas couple is ready to move to St. Thomas with a handsome budget of $2,000,000. They are looking for a move-in ready home on the water. However, she wants a classic Caribbean-style home, while he prefers a modern property with a pool.
An outdoor-loving Ohio couple is relocating to St. Croix in hopes of never seeing snow again. They want to spend more time off-roading and finding new trails like they did when they discovered the island during an anniversary trip. While he would love some space to tinker with his cars, she's focused on sticking to their budget on a new, forever home.
A woman from Pennsylvania is ready to make Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic her forever home. She is looking for a property with at least two bedrooms, a large kitchen, a space big enough for her jewelry-making hobby and is feline-friendly.
A newlywed couple is trading long Michigan winters for year-round sunshine on St. Croix. She'll be working with the island's National Guard and hopes to find a home close to the armory. However, his top priority is privacy and he wants to live far from neighbors.
A Michigan man and a traveling physician who bonded over their love of travel and adventure decide to plant roots in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, after visiting friends there. While he searches for their ideal condo, his son comes along for the ride.
A couple are burned out due to their busy lives in Maryland. Looking for a change, they are searching for the perfect home in St. John. He wants to be near Cruz Bay for an easy commute, while she wants to be near Coral Bay for the breathtaking views.
A couple who own a restaurant in North Carolina are eager to change their daily routine and relocate to Roatan; one has his heart set on a beachfront property, the other knows that paradise comes with a hefty price tag.
A man from Maine has convinced his wife to make Vieques their forever home. Although she loves the destination, she is concerned about finding something suitable for their large, blended family. He is open to remodeling a property but the idea does not sit well with her.
A Michigan woman is ready to embrace island life in St. Croix. She is looking for a home with a great view, high ceilings and a dedicated office space that allows her to work remotely.
A Texas couple is looking to move to St. John to enjoy all that the island has to offer; he wants a pool with a sunset view, while she desires a sunrise-facing deck to enjoy her early morning coffee.
A Texas power-couple hope to make a big purchase on the island of St. John. With a budget of one million dollars, their wish list of amenities include a pool, hot tub and beach access. He doesn't mind dishing out more cash, but she's more comfortable staying lower in price.
A fun-loving couple is moving from the busy city of Atlanta to Vieques, Puerto Rico. After discovering Vieques they knew that the search for their island home was over. They would like a beachfront property where he can snorkel and she can lay by the pool. However, their $600,000 budget might not make their dream a reality.
A couple is blowing out of the windy city of Chicago to plant their roots in Vieques, Puerto Rico. They have a limited budget and would like to be close to the beach. In order to get them a suitable home, they will have to consider a fixer-upper with potential.
A family is moving from snowy, cold Canada to the warm white beaches of Roatan. Leaving their hobby farm behind, they're trying to make a new life in a smaller home. Dad wants to remodel, while mom wants something move-in-ready.
A busy California couple looks to shake things up in Sosua, Dominican Republic; he wants to save money to put toward a business on the island, but buying a spacious home for their large family is her top priority.
A Toronto couple sell everything to run a bed-and-breakfast in Bocas del Toro, Panama; one has lavish dreams of something move-in-ready, while the other is more concerned with ensuring the adventure doesn't sink their savings
An adventurous couple is leaving the cold behind for the warm weather on Roatan, Honduras. They have family that wants to visit, so they need plenty of space and potential for rental income. He's open to building, but she wants something move-in ready.
A couple makes the move from Georgia to where she grew up in The Bahamas. He wants a yard big enough for a dog; she wants to ensure their house has the island charm she remembers.
Looking for a break from their demanding jobs, a couple seeks a home with breathtaking views on St. John. He's happy to stretch the budget for a house large enough for extended family, but she's got the balance sheet on her mind.
After years of Bahama vacations, a couple is moving to Exuma with their daughter; Mom wants something upscale and updated, but Dad's keeping a tight grip on his wallet.
A young couple relocate to St. Thomas to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle with their one-year-old; they'd like a home with rental potential, but must decide between move-in ready near the beach and a fixer-upper that's not.
Inspired by a house he saw in a Sean Connery movie, a Florida man tasked his wife with finding a similar retreat. She found Bocas del Toro, Panama. Now they're ready for their own off-grid jungle hideaway with a killer water view.
After vacationing in the Caribbean for years, a family is moving to Roatan, Honduras; they love the perfect weather, amazing beaches and outdoor activities.
A young professional from Florida is trading the city for laid-back vibes in Samana, Dominican Republic. His girlfriend favours a move-in ready house in a community, but he wants a secluded home close to the beach.
A Michigan couple debates buying a condo with an ocean view in St. Croix.
A couple from New York with seven kids want to start a new life in Roatan, Honduras. They need a huge property and a dock for their business.
An airline worker is ready to get back to her Caribbean roots in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; she's hoping for a two bedroom condo with a pool for her daughter and room for the whole family.
After lava swallowed their Hawaii home, a couple is ready to live in a tropical paradise on St. Thomas.
A New York real estate agent wants to ditch the constant grind of the Big Apple for sunshine in Sosua, Dominican Republic. Although she can't swim, she hopes to find a home close to the beach with a pool and a mango tree so she can enjoy fresh fruit in her own backyard.
A family from North Carolina already have jobs and are renting in St. Croix, but now they want to own a home of their own. They're looking for a beach view and he wants a condo with no maintenance, while she wants a house with plenty of outdoor space for their kids.
A couple expecting their first child looks to purchase a home on St. Thomas. With their new addition arriving in just a few months, he's looking for a move-in ready condo while she wants a single family house with island charm.
An active couple is moving from Iowa to the beautiful island of St. Maarten. They're looking for a home with plenty of space for visiting family and he wants to be near a marina, while she's more interested in expansive ocean views.
After vacationing on the Dutch side of St. Maarten for years, a couple from Cape Cod is ready to make the island their home. They both have strong opinions about what they want in their home and need to decide how much work they're willing to put into a property
After opening two hotels on St. Croix, an engaged couple is ready to find a home of their own. They're looking for a place that's close to the beach and he doesn't mind a fixer-upper, while she wants something that's move-in ready
A Southern couple trades the country roads of West Virginia for the beautiful beaches of Vieques, Puerto Rico; she's looking for a place close to town that's turnkey, while he wants a fixer-upper that's more remote and private.
A Florida family is moving to Roatan, Honduras, to return to their roots; they agree the home must have room for their two sons and have stellar water views, but he wants something modern while she's looking for traditional charm.
Two divorced best friends look to leave Chicago for the beaches of Cabarete, Dominican Republic; they plan to open a fitness retreat together, but have different ideas of what to spend and what amenities matter most.
A couple wants to escape Canadian winters with a move to Utila, Honduras; they both want space for their kids to visit, but while she's looking for a move-in ready home close to town, he's open to remote properties that need work.
A newlywed couple is ready for a new life together in St. Thomas; they're looking for a three-bedroom home with a rental unit and her heart is set on solitude and expansive views, but he knows that will come at a cost.
A conservation biologist convinces her husband to buy a home on St. Thomas; they're looking for a place that's private with ocean views, but he wants to consider turnkey condos
A professional extreme skier and his wife are ditching the ski slopes of Colorado for beachfront living in Roatan, Honduras. They hope to find a waterfront home with space for their dog so they can enjoy the island's laid-back atmosphere and abundant activities.
A couple looks for a home on sunny St. Croix, where they'll practice law.
An adventurous couple relocates to St. Croix to open a small bed and breakfast. Since he's a chef, he wants an updated kitchen, and she is looking for a water view to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
