Caribbean Life - Episode Guide

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.

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.

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.

Griselle and Steve Mucccilo have lived in Long Island for the past 17 years. After many years in the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 have reached their limit with the cold, hard winters of Kenilworth, Illinois. Married on a beach, they finally decided to bring their kids back to where it all began and are moving to the island life of Turks and Caicos.

Steve and Heidi Nolan are ready to turn in their motorcycles for hobie cats and are heading to the coral colored waters of Turks and Caicos.

David and Jayne Wolliscrofts dreamt they could keep their day jobs, and move to their ideal beach life, all at the same time. When David, who is a doctor, got hired at a new hospital in Turks and Caicos, their dream had turned into a reality. Waving a fond farewell to Canada, they are watching their dreams come true.

Lloyd and Michelle are busy New Yorkers who run a catering and events business. They have a full life, with two twenty-something kids. They always knew they wanted to leave the city someday, but it wasn't until they saw an advertisement for the island of St. Croix that they realized they had found their new home.

Buck, Amy and their son are tired of their landlocked life in Texas. They're leaving it all behind to start a new boat business in Roatan, Honduras. Their first step is to find an amazing home for a bargain price.

Billy and Deanna have been married for ten years and own and run a popular BBQ restaurant in West Virginia. They discovered St. Croix by way of food. Some years ago they were part of a team that traveled to the island to work with fellow chefs and teach St. Croix high school students culinary skills.

Fifteen years in Seattle has left John, a financial analyst and his wife, Janaea, a sales director, worn down, so the couple is moving to Bocas Del Toro, Panama to start life anew. John and Janaea plan to open a day cruise business. John just got his captain license and with Janaea's incredible cooking, they can't wait to get going. First step, a home with a dock, and In Bocas Del Toro, that will not be a problem!

Six years ago, when still single, Riley's older sister landed a nursing job in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Riley was all set to join her sister, but love got in the way when she met Matt. Six years, two tiny tots and a successful real estate business later, Riley is ready for her real move to Bocas del Toro, this time with her whole family.

David is a New England schoolteacher and Arturo is a physician whose family is from Puerto Rico. Life in Massachusetts is very busy for these two, who, and each time they vacationed in Puerto Rico, they dreamed of one day turning the destination into their full-time home.

On their first date, Martin told Ivy that he wanted to move to Puerto Rico one day. The two eventually married, settling in Flagstaff, AZ, and honeymooning in Puerto Rico. Now they're looking to start their new lives and a family in Isabella.

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 throw caution to the wind. In Michigan, both Amy and Marc work long hours, with longer commutes. St. Croix is a chance for them to readjust their priorities and focus more on life outside of work. In addition to the island's nonstop heavenly water, weather, mountains and beauty, they are thrilled to discover that their children's island school offers more time for exploration and smaller class sizes. All they need now is the perfect place to call home!

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.

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!

With their matching names, Kacie and Casey seem destined for each other. The high school sweethearts have known each other for a decade and married three years ago. They love Vermont, but both have always dreamed of living close to the beach. When a job opportunity in Casey's company opened up in Puerto Rico, he couldn't ask for the transfer quickly enough. Now the couple are about to begin their new lives in Puerto Rico. Their house hunt takes them to the smaller, more traditional town of Ponce.

JC and Felicia have grown tired of cold Canada. Felicia's always busy working in an office and JC is often gone with his job running dinner cruises. It feels like their professional lives have taken over their personal ones, and they need a change.

Matt and Kristy are about to get married. Raised in Ohio, they went to high school together, and twelve years after graduation, they started dating and are now engaged. They work long hours, have long commutes, and are tired of the daily grind and brutal winters. After a lot of Internet research, they decided that a place so beautiful and still part of the Unites States was perfect , so they're making a leap and starting their new life in a place they've only read about -- St. Croix.

Scott, Lauren, and their two kids are tired of the daily grind of traffic and long commutes in 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 with the place. With the promise of a life of perfect weather, dreamy surfing and commutes in boats instead of cars, they were sold! Eager to settle into their new life before the children start school full time, the family hunt for their perfect 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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Originally from St. Maarten, Tiana and her husband Sega live and work in Washington, DC. 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Bruce and Melissa are proud West Virginians who are in love with travel and the Caribbean. They and their three selfie-obsessed kids, Savannah, Sheridan and Nick, are excited to buy a family home where the sun shines 365 days a year and it's a constant 88 degrees. Outdoorsy and fun-loving, this family is keen to sail, swim and snorkel as much as they can once they buy a home on St. Croix. With help from a superstar broker, it won't be long before they're soaking up the sunshine from their very own island retreat.

Two years ago Kathryn spied handsome reggae singer Andrew on her cruise ship and sparks flew. Now, just a few months after their wedding, the couple has decided to bid adieu to the harsh Boston winters and return to Andrew's homeland of Jamaica. The couple needs to find a large home that can host all their extended family as well as house their dream business, a wine bar where Andrew can entertain guests with his music. They're hoping to find the perfect waterfront property, complete with a pool and large chef's kitchen suitable for their business needs.

Drake and Karina enjoy living in Jupiter, Florida, where the water is warm and the surf is prime. But lately, the area is overrun with fellow water lovers trying to get their fix. Looking to escape the crowds, Drake and Karina are packing up and heading to the Bahamas in search of a more tranquil life. They have their hearts set on Hope Town, a quiet little settlement on Elbow Cay, among the island chain known as the Abacos. Now it's up to local realtor Kerry Sullivan to give them the lay of the land and find a four-bedroom oceanfront home fit for their entire family.

Rolf and Beverly have always wanted to move to a tropical climate, and after a recent health scare, the California couple realized that there's no time like the present to live your dream. They've enlisted real estate consultant Anne Michelle Wand to find the perfect home in Bocas del Toro: one with a view and great dock access for the large boat they plan on buying.

Music producer Jason and his wife Erikka were both born and raised in the Cayman Islands and moved to Los Angeles for their careers. But now that they're parents to twin toddlers, they're ready to go back home. Erikka wants a house big enough for the kids and Jason wants the ocean nearby and studio space to work from home. Here's hoping real estate agent Tony Ashmore can find a home that has it all.

Sandra's life as a corporate attorney has given her great professional success, but it doesn't feed her soul. She feels like she's constantly on a hamster wheel, never able to get out of the rat race of city living. Her scuba diving hobby brought her to the island of Utila off the coast of Honduras, and she instantly fell in love. After working hard for a few decades, she's saved enough money to pursue her passions in life -- scuba diving and writing. Realtor Brad Ryon will help her find the perfect home that can accommodate guests and give her the direct reef access that she craves.

Mark and Jen are tired of winters that last way too long in Canada. Their love of scuba diving has brought them to Utila before, and they enjoyed it so much they chose to get married on the island. Five years later, they've decided to make it their permanent home. They're looking forward to escaping crowds of people in favor of a laid-back environment where they can dive every day and relax at night. Realtor Brad Ryon will guide the couple as they search for their dream beach cottage with lots of privacy and great reef access.

Bob and Leigh Brightwell are worn out from the long winters in Ohio and seek sunnier skies on St. Croix. Bob and Leigh can both practice medicine on the island, so now's the perfect time to make the move. The Brightwells are searching for a large home (to share with their extended family), a pool and a drop dead gorgeous view. With the help of broker Chris Hanley the couple is looking forward to making their island dreams a reality.

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.

Lawyers Molly and Ken have been caught up in the rat race in Florida and know they need to make a change for the sake of their two young children. After a quick weekend getaway to world-famous Seven Mile Beach, they knew they'd found their perfect paradise in Grand Cayman. Armed with a lengthy wishlist, they've given their agent a tall order: find a large waterfront property with a big yard for under $2 million.

Matt and Cathy have grown tired of battling the brutal Michigan winters year in and year out. With Matt looking to put his contractor skills to work, the couple wants to find the perfect seafront fixer upper in the Bahamas. Their agent is up to the challenge of finding a home with awesome water access for Matt to get a boat and Cathy to go swimming right out her front door.

Lovers of all things ocean, Georgiann and Steph are excited to leave the mainland for a new life on St. Croix. But these ladies don't want to break the bank. They want a furnished, Caribbean-style condo for under $250,000, close enough to the sea to be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves. Since the couple is only making one visit to the island before their big move, their all-star broker has his work cut out for him.

Living in Texas is hectic for Steve and Tammi. When they're not shuttling their three young kids around to school and activities, it's go go go for teacher Tammi and Steve, who works in telecommunications. But the one place where life always seems to slow down for them is Negril, Jamaica. Now, with Steve able to telecommute, they can afford to work and live as a family on the island of their dreams. With help from a local realtor, Steve and Tammi hit the listings and find their perfect family home in paradise.

Nicole 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. Her broker 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.

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.

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.

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.

Florida couple Jason and Kelly fell in love with the national parks and pristine beaches of St. John, and are hoping to relocate there soon. They are searching for the Caribbean home of their dreams so they can sit back and enjoy the simple island life.

Moving to the Caribbean has been Bob and Dru's plan for over 20 years. After traveling all over the world, they're finally ready to take the plunge and relocate their family from Charlotte, South Carolina, to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. The family is looking for a waterfront property with diving access on the north shore of the island.

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 in Montego Bay with a large backyard for playtime, as well as a rental unit to help pay bills while she runs her online business from paradise.

Shawna and Chris first came to St. John for a friend's wedding and instantly fell in love with the island. By chance, they found a rental car company for sale in Cruz Bay and leapt at the chance to make a new life for themselves on the island. While they learn the ropes at their new business, they're also looking for a move-in-ready home with an ocean view that's also close to work.

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 Negril, 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.

Pamela and Chris have lived in Ontario, Canada, their entire lives, but they want to enjoy outdoor living 365 days a year. Pamela is a florist and is intrigued by the fruitful life that is possible in Vieques, Puerto Rico, so they are looking for 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.

Jena lives in Los Angeles, CA, where she works in television and film. Several years ago, she fell in love with the Exuma islands during a trip to the Bahamas. After working hard and saving up, Jenna is finally making Exuma her home base. With the help of her realtor, Jena hopes to find the beach bungalow she's been dreaming of for so long.

After touring the US Virgin Islands, Liz and Steve knew they wanted to leave Amarillo, Texas, behind for a new life in the Caribbean. The couple recently purchased a BBQ restaurant on St. John and are ready to bring the best of Texas to the USVI. With the help of a local broker, Liz and Steve are looking for a condo on St. Thomas that's close to the ferry for their daily commute to St. John.

Dale and Connie have dreamed of living in the Caribbean since their first trip there 30 years ago. Instead, they're living in Texas where the closest ocean is hundreds of miles away. They've finally saved enough to make their dream a reality, and they're in search of the perfect beachside home in the Dominican Republic.

Brad and Kristen are raising their kids in Katy, Texas, where they're surrounded by traffic, roads and chain superstores. They're ready to leave it all behind and enjoy a quiet, simpler life. When friends told them about Utila, Honduras, Kristen sent Brad there on a mission to learn more, and it proved to be a success. Now they're ready to find their dream beachfront home with plenty of room to garden and pursue a homegrown lifestyle.

Jennifer and Keith want to escape the hustle and bustle of Ocean City, MD, and find their perfect oceanfront home in the Bahamas. After visiting Great Exuma, it quickly became their favorite vacation spot and a place they wanted to call home. With the help of their broker, they hope to find their own piece of paradise in the Caribbean.

Amanda and Brad are looking to escape windy, cold Oklahoma and expose their four young children to a new culture on Roatan, Honduras. It's going to be a challenge to find a home on the water fit for a family of six, but they enlist the help of a local broker to find the perfect beachfront home with a dock and enough bedrooms for the whole family.

Monica was born in Honduras but moved to the US when she was a child. She has always dreamed of returning home, especially recently as her stressful nursing job in New Jersey has her looking to unwind. On a recent trip to Honduras, Monica fell in love with Utila, so she's looking for her dream home and has plans to open a beachside bar.

After visiting the Caribbean on a cruise, Jake and Kasi fell in love with St. Thomas and its beautiful turquoise water. Back home in Kansas, the closest beach is 14 hours away, and they realized they needed to make a change. The couple is now searching for the perfect beachfront condo to start a new adventure in the US Virgin Islands.

Melissa and Yori met on Bonaire when they were kids and reconnected years later. After a lot of traveling to maintain their long-distance relationship, they decided to live together on the Dutch Caribbean island where they met. With the recent birth of their son, they're ready to make the move permanent and find an island home on Bonaire where they can put down roots.

Single mother Lisa from Colorado is tired of working 80 hours a week and dealing with harsh winters. After visiting a friend on St. Thomas, she fell in love with the Caribbean lifestyle and decided to move herself and her teenage daughter to the beautiful island. With help from a local broker, Lisa hopes to find a home with a gorgeous master suite and large backyard.

Greg and Halyna love the outdoors, but living in Toronto, Canada means cold weather most of the year. Their jobs allow them to work internationally, so Greg wants to return to the endless summer of the Dominican Republic, a country he fell in love with on an excursion 34 years ago. He and Halyna are in search of a home that suits their adventurous lifestyle.

During a family vacation to the Bahamas, Patrick and Alesia discovered the beautiful islands of Exuma. They instantly fell in love with the seclusion, welcoming people and stunning blue water. Now that both of their kids are away at college, they're finally able to leave the Arizona desert for life in paradise. Their realtor is on hand to help them find the perfect home close to the beach.

Kirk has always dreamed of living in paradise. As a teacher, he has traveled the world but has never felt more at home than he does in Las Terrenas. Kirk has enlisted the help of his sister, April, in his search for the perfect place to call home in the sunny Dominican Republic beach town.

Video game developer Jez and real estate agent Lisa left their native England more than a decade ago and settled in Austin, TX. The couple is tired of the hustle and bustle of big city life and wants to expose their son, Luke, to outdoor living in Bonaire. Jez and Lisa are hoping to find a three bedroom house close to the island's famous dive sites and their agent is on hand to find them the ideal spot with a gorgeous outdoor patio close to the beach.

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.

Ashley has always wanted to live on a tropical island, so when her husband lands a job on St. Croix, they jump at the opportunity to move with their young sons. The couple enlists a local broker to find a house with a big backyard, a pool and a lookout where they can stargaze 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.

After realizing they're spending less and less time together, a busy San Francisco couple decides to make a big change and move to Elbow Cay, Bahamas, full time. With the help of their agent, they set out to find a house they can put their stamp on.

A hardworking Michigan couple fell in love with the Dominican Republic while on their honeymoon, and now they want to relocate to the small town of Cabrera for its laidback lifestyle, stunning natural attractions and fresh seafood. With the help of a real estate agent, they hope to find a fixer-upper they can make their own.

A Brooklyn DJ is ready to trade the noise and cold of New York for the nightlife and beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico. With the help of a friend and her real estate agent, she looks for a beachside pad that meets her budget and her wishlist.

After falling in love with the relaxed yet active pace of life in the Dominican Republic, a Florida couple is leaving the rat race and searching for a house steps away from the beach to enjoy more time outdoors than in the office.

A couple is tired of winters in Idaho and want to surround themselves with sunshine and the ocean. They enlist an agent to find the perfect fixer upper to put their stamp on in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

A family of five is ready to leave chilly Rhode Island and move to Bonaire to be closer to world-famous scuba diving sites. They enlist the help of a real estate agent to help them find a place that will fit the entire family and their scuba gear.

A couple is ready to leave their hectic lifestyle in Tampa, Florida, for a new adventure on St. Croix. She's a recent cancer survivor who wants to start leading a healthy lifestyle, so the couple tasks their agent with finding a home where they can grow their own food.

Ali works a stressful job in cold, snowy Boston and wants to relocate to sunny, tropical Vieques, Puerto Rico. He wants to reconnect with outdoor activities he loves, including running and playing soccer, so he enlists the help of his friend and broker to explore Vieques' downtown and countryside homes.

While celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary in the Bahamas, a California couple fell in love with the pristine beaches and boating lifestyle. Now they must decide between a condo and a stand-alone home in Treasure Cay.

A Virginia couple with a successful business feels like their quality of life is lacking. After discovering La Parguera, Puerto Rico, they feel like the small fishing village is everything they've been looking for, and the tropical lifestyle is perfect for their young daughter. With the help of a local agent, the couple hopes to find a spacious home with a view.

After a recent health scare, financial analyst Tanya started taking adventurous trips around the world and fell in love with Bonaire. She quit her hectic job in Washington DC and moved to the beautiful Dutch island to become a dive instructor, but can she find a home with rental potential?

A newly engaged New York couple is looking to put cold winters behind them and discover a new life in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. With their wedding a year away, they hope they can find a home in St. Croix where they can settle into their new lives together. They're searching for a beautiful home with a view and a big yard for their dogs. Will St. Croix give them what they're looking for?

A couple lives a busy lifestyle in New York, but they're tired of the winters and the subway rides. He can work from anywhere in the world, so they've decided to settle permanently on Grand Cayman and raise their seven-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 has reached a point where they can run their businesses remotely, so they decide to make a dramatic shift in their lifestyle and spend more quality time together with a move to the Dominican Republic.

A Virginia couple is tired of their busy lives near the big city and looks to relocate to the peace and quiet of the Virgin Islands. After vacationing on the island of St. John, they knew they had found the tranquility they were looking for. They're hoping to find a one-bedroom home with amazing water views.

After years of living in Atlanta, a man is offered his dream job on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Along with his wife and 14-month-old daughter, he's looking for an ideal island home with a beautiful ocean view, a big yard and a pool. Will this family find the home of their dreams?

A Florida couple is ready to take the plunge and move back to his hometown of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. They hope to find a four-bedroom house with tons of outdoor space for everyone to enjoy the island's natural beauty.

A suburban Georgia couple moves 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 Virginia couple is ready for a change from their busy lives and thinks they'll find it in the US Virgin Islands. They set their sights on St. John and hope to find the perfect home near all the unique sights and sounds the island has to offer. Will they find their forever home on this beautiful island?

A Los Angeles couple with six grown children and three grandkids is relocating 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.

After living busy lives in Miami for the last 20 years, a Florida couple is ready to start the next chapter of their lives on her home island of Puerto Rico. They've visited the island many times over the years and are inspired to give back to the community that has given them so much.

A Florida couple with two young kids decides to move to St. John, US 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. They've spent three years searching for the perfect location and finally discovered Roatan, a small island in Honduras. Along with their two dogs, they're looking for a relaxing setting on the water.

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're meant to be. So now they are moving back and settling 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. They're looking to trade their frozen lake view for a view of the ocean and sunshine year-round.

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 family is ready to trade in the monotony of their day-to-day life in northern Virginia for the rich Caribbean culture of Aruba. Dad and the kids remain stateside while mom looks for the perfect home for her family to start a new chapter.

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 Canadian couple is tired of long winters in Toronto and wants to spend more time outdoors with their daughter. After falling in love with Grand Cayman on a snorkeling trip, they want to be as close to the water as possible so they can spend more time together and learn how to scuba dive as a family.

A bachelor with a hectic life in Miami Beach seeks a more laid-back lifestyle. He's dreamed of living where he can enjoy the beaches without fighting a crowd his whole life, but the high cost of big-city real estate keeps his goal out of reach. After discovering the north coast of the Dominican Republic, he's hoping to finally get the ocean view he's always wanted.

A Texas couple with four grown sons is ready for a change. They discovered Roatan, Honduras, by accident on a cruise and were blown away by the gorgeous beaches and fantastic dive sites. Scuba divers at heart, the couple has decided the quiet island was somewhere they could live permanently and can't wait to explore everything it has to offer.

A couple of avid divers from Texas hope to find a home on one of the most beautiful diving locations in the Caribbean. After spending years in Houston, the couple cannot wait to spend their days taking dives and making new friends on the beautiful island of Bonaire. Will they find their island paradise where they can scuba all day long?

An adventurous California couple that loves to travel is ready for a change. After taking a trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama, they realized the region would be a great spot to start their dream business. They're hoping they can find the perfect place to open a resort with California flair.

An avid scuba diver from Atlanta is ready to make a big move. On a recent trip to Utila, Honduras, he and his sons explored the island's stunning underwater sites and fell in love with the area. He knew it was going to be the perfect place to settle down and his sons promised to visit every year, so he's hoping to find an oceanfront home with enough space to entertain family and friends.

A free-spirited couple looks to move from Rogers, Arkansas, to the island of Utila, Honduras. Tired of cold winters and the day-to-day of being small business owners, they're ready to cash out and find their own parcel of paradise in the warm Caribbean Sea.

A couple of scuba-diving enthusiasts are looking for a slower pace of life away from hot and landlocked Arizona. After years of visiting, they're ready to take the leap and find their dream home on the island of Bonaire. The island has excellent shore diving and fits their active, healthy lifestyle but their dream home has to also come with a stunning ocean view.

Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, a couple is now fed up with the cold. They've always dreamed of living in the Caribbean and currently, a drive to the beach takes two days. 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, DC, entrepreneur looks to leave the city life for the relaxation of Utila. He wants to continue working with his clients remotely while also expanding into new business ventures on the island, such as owning rental casitas and maybe one day a bar and grill.

After seeing Bocas del Toro on a TV show, a couple was inspired to leave flat, hot Dallas behind to island hop in Panama. They love the combination of secluded, beautiful beaches and jungle adventures offered in Bocas. 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 two-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.

An adventurous Florida couple is interested in a healthier lifestyle. They'd love to move somewhere with less development and more natural beauty. On a recent trip to Roatan, Honduras, they immediately loved the tropical flora and fauna as well as the crystal clear water. Roatan is the perfect balance of adventure and healthy living they've been dreaming about, so they're about to make it a reality.

A pair of newlyweds are 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 get away from the frigid Canadian winters. They're hoping a move to Cabarete will give them new adventures and more quality time together.

A couple relocates from their suburban life in Texas to the beautiful island of Aruba. After falling in love with the culture and friendly community, they're excited to raise their two young sons on the island. The family loves to be outdoors, so a swimming pool is a must in their new home.

A couple that are travel nurses recently fell in love with the small island community of Utila, Honduras, after discovering it's a scuba diving mecca. Now, they want to make it their home base and hope to find a beachfront property with a wraparound porch and a dock.

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 who's tired of Toronto's cold weather and endless traffic wants to make the Dominican Republic her full-time home. She hopes to find a house with room for family and friends to visit, as well as space for a large garden to suit her vegetarian lifestyle.

A young couple that grew up in the Caribbean are ready to escape the cold in Toronto and return to island living with their five children. They plan to open a luxury beachfront hotel in the Dominican Republic, but 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 couple and their five kids are looking for a home on Roatan, Honduras, where they can spend more quality time together as a family. They love the lush jungle and water activities in the area and hope to find a fixer-upper with bedrooms for all the kids.

A Canadian couple is trading in the cold weather for the warm sunshine on Turks and Caicos. She wants to open a wellness retreat to share the island's healing positive energy, but first, the couple needs to find a property with enough room for their family.

A Minnesota couple that's overworked and sick of the cold weather is making the move to Bocas del Toro, Panama. However, before they can unpack, they must find a home large enough to open their own bed and breakfast.

A contractor and his interior design-loving wife look to relocate their house-flipping business from frigid Minnesota to sunny Eleuthera in the Bahamas.

A couple and their young son are tired of spending winters in freezing Ontario, Canada. After years of exploring tropical islands while on vacation, the family fell in love with the small Honduran island of Utila and want to find a home that offers reef access right in their own backyard.

Done with the scorching Texas summers, 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 dreams of moving their family to the Dominican Republic to give their kids the Caribbean childhood he had. She couldn't be happier to escape Connecticut winters and hopes to give their kids a healthier lifestyle of playing outdoors and swimming in the crystal clear waters.

A busy New York lawyer is leaving her stressful office life behind to work remotely from the sunny beaches of Aruba with her two cats. She loves entertaining friends and family and is searching for a home with enough space for guests and room for a small office.

A couple is relocating from Texas to the beautiful island of St. John with their two young daughters. They're looking forward to slowing down and spending more time together as a family in a property with views of the ocean and plenty of outdoor play space for the girls.

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 so they can live and work surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean Sea.

After making their careers a priority for years, an active couple is leaving snowy Fargo to spend time together down on Roatan's sandy beaches. They're hoping to find something close to the beach on the West End with rental space to offset the mortgage.

A busy Wisconsin couple is looking for a change in lifestyle that allows for more quality time together basking in the Caribbean sun. After a recent trip to Aruba, they're determined to find the perfect house to make their dreams a reality.

A stressed-out couple from St. Petersburg, FL, that recently discovered St. John on a trip feels an island with no traffic lights is the perfect place to relax and unwind. They're open to finding a property with rental potential that has plenty of space for their large family and friends to visit, as well as a pool and magnificent view.

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. First, they hope to find a home with stellar ocean views, outdoor space to soak up the sun and room to entertain friends.

A couple and their two young daughters are returning to St. Thomas after spending years in unforgiving Minnesota winters. They want to find a house or condo with tons of outdoor living space to take full advantage of the Caribbean paradise.

Two Canadians long for a change in lifestyle - one that includes gorgeous weather year-round. They are drawn to Utila, Honduras, and hope to make the island their home so they can be surrounded by its strong sense of community, beautiful weather and serene atmosphere.

A couple from the United Kingdom is trading in the rain and cold for constant sunshine on Barbados. After raising five children, they want to rediscover their relationship in a new, tropical setting. They hope to find a single-family home with enough room for their children and grandchildren to visit, and plenty of outdoor space for yoga and a garden.

A Rhode Island couple is anxious to escape the New England cold and soak up the sun on St. John. After raising their four children and working long hours, they're ready to focus on themselves in a waterfront home of their own.

A couple living in a sleepy town moves to lively San Juan, Puerto Rico, to enjoy the nightlife, historic attractions and gorgeous beaches. They have their sights set on finding a condo that offers great views.

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 is trading in their business attire for bathing suits with a move to Turks and Caicos. They 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 Tennessee couple is eager to leave their Knoxville routines behind and turn their island dreams into a reality on St. Thomas. They're excited for their two younger children to have an active lifestyle outdoors and while the kids hope for a home close to the beach, Mom and Dad are drawn to elevated ocean views.

Brooklyn landlords look for their next investment property in sunny St. Thomas where they can ditch cold winters and run their business from the beach. They are willing to take on a fixer-upper as long as it has a separate living space for them, ocean views and a pool.

A couple from Hot Springs, Arkansas, is ready to slow down in the Dominican Republic. They're attracted to the small-town vibes and walk-ability of Las Terrenas, and would like to find a home near the beach and close to town.

A Michigan couple is ready to ditch their indoor gym workouts for outdoor exercises in St. Croix. They want to find a perfect home in the hillside, preferably with a pool and an open floor plan for entertaining.

Tired of Pittsburgh winters, a young couple plots their 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, and their experience fixing up old homes will come in handy as they look for a steal.

College sweethearts from Dexter, Missouri, want a taste of the Caribbean life and Utila, Honduras, has the peaceful atmosphere they're looking for. They hope to find the home of their dreams within their budget so they can enjoy the island's endless water activities and absence of cars and traffic lights.

A hard-working couple from Nebraska is ready to ditch the landlocked life for the beautiful beaches of Vieques, Puerto Rico. They aren't afraid to tackle a project, so they hope to find a fixer-upper with a large backyard and rental potential to sculpt into their personal paradise.

A young couple with two small kids relocates from Tarpon Springs, FL, to St. Thomas to work on an infrastructure project that will expand a major highway on the island. They're looking for a property near the beach that has an open concept so they can spend more time together as a family.

A Utah couple trades their Western lifestyle for slower vibes in Utila, Honduras. After visiting seven years ago on vacation, they now hope to stay for good. 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 working hard and 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 so paradise can pay for itself.

An adventurous Austin, TX, couple that loves to bike relocates to the island of St. Croix. They have been cycling around the world since they met and are excited to explore new Caribbean terrain. They hope to find a condo with ocean views and enough storage for their 15 bikes.

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 family and friends.

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 with plenty of bedrooms so friends can visit.

After 20 years of 14-hour days, a hardworking couple trades Pennsylvania snow for the tropical waters of Anguilla. They're ready to slow down and enjoy the fruits of their labor, so 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 is looking to shed their winter coats and some weight with a move to the Dominican Republic. They want to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle and hope to find a home with rental potential, an updated kitchen and a pool for swimming laps.

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.

It doesn't take pulling teeth for a Pennsylvania dentist to convince his family to leave the cold northeast for the sunny Dominican Republic. They're looking for 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 that recently discovered St. Thomas on a cruise wants to trade Bay Area traffic jams for toes in the sand. 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 brand 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.

A couple who own a restaurant in North Carolina are eager to change their daily routine and relocate to Roatan, Honduras. While one has his heart set on a beachfront property, the other knows paradise comes with a hefty price tag.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 Michigan couple moves to St. Croix to be closer to the ocean and live a more active lifestyle. She hopes to find a condo with an ocean view, but he debates whether it's worth the additional cost.

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.

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.

Exhausted from the work grind, a California couple is eager 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 sold 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.

After lava swallowed their Hawaii home, a couple is ready to live in a tropical paradise on St. Thomas. Her top priority is being near the beach, while his biggest concern is having rental potential to cover the high cost of a home near the water.

A New York couple with seven kids under 18 is looking for a new life in Roatan, Honduras. They want a large property on the beach that offers rental income, and that comes with a dock for their new watersports business.

Looking for a break from their demanding jobs, a Nashville couple seeks a home with breathtaking views on St. John. He's willing to stretch the budget for a house large enough to fit 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. They want to spend as much time as possible outdoors, and Mom wants something upscale and updated, but Dad's keeping a tight grip on his wallet.

A young couple is relocating to St. Thomas to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle with their one-year-old. They'd like a home with rental potential, but can't decide whether they want move-in ready near the beach or a fixer-upper that's close to town.

Inspired by a house he saw in a Sean Connery movie, a Florida man tasked his wife with finding them a similar retreat. She found Bocas del Toro, Panama. Now they're ready to plant roots in 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. But to make this dream a reality, they need a home with rental income.

A young professional from Florida is trading the city for laid-back vibes in Samana, Dominican Republic, where he's vacationed for years. His girlfriend favors a move-in ready house in a community, but he wants a secluded home close to the beach.

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 is trading 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 her roots and be closer to family. 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 fun-loving couple is ready to escape Canadian winters with a move to Utila, Honduras. They both want space for their grown kids to visit, but while she's looking for a move-in ready home close to town, he's open to the idea of remote properties that need some work.

An active couple is leaving Minnesota for warmer temperatures on Vieques, Puerto Rico. They're looking for a home with plenty of room for their three boys and he wants to be close to town, while she wants something in a rural setting with plenty of yard space.

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. A view would be nice, but a gas stove is a dealbreaker.

A newlywed couple is ready to move from the bay in New Jersey for a new life together in St. Thomas. They're looking for a three bedroom home with a rental unit for extra income and her heart is set on solitude and expansive views, but he knows that will come at a cost.

A conservation biologist has convinced her husband to buy a home on St. Thomas. They're looking for a place that's private with ocean views but he want's to consider turnkey condos while she wants a single family home.

A couple plans to practice law on the sunny island of St. Croix and looks for a home with a yard for their puppies. They also want at least two bedrooms and a private casita to provide rental income, along with a beautiful scenic view.

A father and son duo who are looking forward to spending more quality time together, are leaving the snow in Canada behind for the sunny island of St. Maarten. They're looking for a studio or one bedroom condo that offers scenic views, a swimming pool and is located near the action close to town.

A real estate agent from California is fulfilling her dream and moving to Roatan with her yorkie, Tino. She's been searching for the perfect home for three years and needs her best friend to help her pull the trigger on the right property. Finding a home on beautiful West Bay Beach is her top priority but she knows the market in that area is very competitive.

A couple from Texas wants to live a stress-free life on the quiet island of St. John. He'd prefer a stand-alone home so their dog Barley has room to run around, but she loves the idea of a condo where the maintenance is taken care of. No matter where they end up, they both agree that having an amazing view is a must.

After getting engaged on St. Croix, a Texas couple is making the island their new home. They would love the unit to be move-in ready, but with a wedding to pay for, they don't want to spend over $250,000. They're searching for a condo with ocean views and a swimming pool so they can cool down after working from home all day.

A Wisconsin couple is giving up the cold winters to move down to sunny Roatan. They've been visiting the area for years while they were dating and now they're ready to search for their forever home. They'd like to find a place with 3 bedrooms for the kids to come visit, and they both agree a scenic view is non-negotiable.

A young student from California is looking to jump start her career in hospitality by purchasing a home in Aruba that she can also rent out. She's convinced her mom that her business plan is a good one, so Mom is helping her with the purchase. They're looking for a two bed house, close to town and beaches, ideally with a pool.

A couple from Arizona is escaping the dry desert to live full-time on the beautiful island of Roatan. A self-described computer nerd, he can't wait to work from their new home, while she plans to start a mermaid school on the island. They don't need a big house, but being close to the water is a must.

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 from Rhode Island is ready to move to Vieques after only one visit. Their kids are grown and they're ready to set sail for adventures as they begin a new chapter. She wants a home with a view, but his top concern is finding something that has rental potential as well.

A newlywed couple is on the hunt for a different home on Anguilla. They love the view from their current house, but they want something more updated that offers privacy and the potential to expand their family. They own and operate a local Italian restaurant, so they're always busy and would prefer something move-in ready.

After always focusing on their jobs and children, a couple looks to reconnect and have fun together on Aruba in a home with a pool and a view. As a general contractor, he wants to leave his tools behind, but she finds a project to be done in every property.

A father and son duo are leaving Texas and looking for a condo on St. Thomas with at least two bedrooms and enough space for both of them to unwind. They're willing to compromise for a place that's move-in ready and comes furnished but would like to find a water view and pool to enjoy those rare days off.

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.

A couple from Massachusetts wants to be able to enjoy boating 365 days a year on Utila. She's hoping to find a large home with room for their five kids, while he's focused on finding a waterfront property, but they may struggle to find a large enough home on the water that doesn't come with a high price tag.