About this season
It's House Hunters... with a tropical twist! Follow some lucky buyers who aren't just looking for a house, they're looking the ultimate getaway — their own private island! Follow families as they tour three separate islands, complete with vacation homes and gorgeous beachfronts. Then see which beautiful tropical island escape they choose!
Episodes (22)
1. Searching for a Warm Weather Getaway in the Florida Keys
Aired 1 January 2013 • 22 min
Wisconsin natives Bob and Jeanne love the simple life in the Florida Keys. They want to find a private island to escape the freezing Wisconsin winters. Private island specialist Chris Krolow will show them three islands.
2. On the Hunt for an Island Resort in the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas
Aired 8 January 2013 • 22 min
Yacht captains Peter and Kim love sailing the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. They dream of finding an island to build their dream home and a small resort. Private island specialist Chris Krolow will help them to find their paradise.
3. Searching for a Resort Home Off the Coast of Belize
Aired 15 January 2013 • 22 min
Toronto native Bill and his wife Yvette search for an island home off of the coast of Belize.
4. Shopping for an Island Home in the Florida Keys
Aired 22 January 2013 • 22 min
Avi, a California real estate developer, accompanied by his eldest daughter, Eli, searches for an island to purchase in the Florida Keys.
5. Searching for a Summer Cottage on Georgian Bay
Aired 29 January 2013 • 22 min
Toronto natives Patrick and Kathy are looking to purchase a retreat on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay.
6. Voyage to an Island Resort in Fiji
Aired 5 February 2013 • 22 min
Dennis and Lane look to purchase an island in Fiji that will work for their business and families.
7. The Hunt for a Second Island on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay
Aired 12 February 2013 • 22 min
Robert and Laura search for an island to host their many parties and social functions.
8. Looking for a Tropical Island Paradise in the Republic of Fiji
Aired 19 February 2013 • 22 min
James and Erin have almost 20 years experience running some of the top vacation destinations in the island of Fiji. Now it's time for the couple to set out to find their own resort to own, operate and relocate to permanently.
9. Looking for a Secluded Getaway in Georgia
Aired 26 February 2013 • 22 min
Rachel and Jeff want to vacation on a quiet island in Georgia's coastal marshlands.
10. The Hunt for a New Home on North Carolina's Crystal Coast
Aired 5 March 2013 • 22 min
Bill and Emily want to move from farmland to an island along the Crystal Coast.
11. Searching for a Summer Vacation Island in the North Atlantic
Aired 12 March 2013 • 22 min
Friends Erika and Jolene look for an island to host family gatherings off the coast of Maine.
12. Looking for a Vacation Rental Island in Upstate New York
Aired 19 March 2013 • 22 min
Husband and wife Marc and Hyleri want to reunite their family on one of the Thousand Islands.
13. Hunting for an Island to Retire on in Panama
Aired 26 March 2013 • 22 min
A retiring couple are ready to put the daily grind behind and start life's third act. Looking to stretch their limited pensions, they've set their sights on Panama, where their dream of living on their own island can be afforded.
14. Aerial Tours of Australia's Whitsunday Islands
Aired 2 April 2013 • 22 min
An Australian couple have enjoyed taking family vacations in the Whitsunday Island Chain for years. They've saved up and are now ready to buy their own multi-million dollar home on one of these breathtaking islands.
15. A Voyage through the Wild West of the Philippines
Aired 9 April 2013 • 22 min
Friends Matt and Matthew look to convert a Philippine island into a five-star resort.
16. Searching for Seclusion in South Florida
Aired 16 April 2013 • 22 min
Former Top Gun Rob and his wife Takhmina got married 8 months ago, but work commitments forced them to delay their honeymoon. With a quiet week ahead of them, they're finally ready to go on vacation in South Florida.
17. A Journey Through the Exotic Islands of the Maldives
Aired 23 April 2013 • 22 min
Globetrotters David and Simone have traveled the world in search the most exotic places in the world. They've decided that they want to take the ultimate vacation and tour three of the most exclusive private islands in the world.
18. The Hunt for a Resort Island in the Maldives
Aired 30 April 2013 • 22 min
Business partners Peter and Hassan want start their next business venture of opening a resort in the Island Republic of the Maldives. Hassan was born and raised in the country. The pair navigate the purchasing their own island.
19. Looking for the Perfect Sunset on the Muskoka Lakes
Aired 7 May 2013 • 22 min
Best friends Jason and Mike have vacationed in the Muskoka Lakes region of Toronto, Canada, for years and have decided that its finally time they invest in their own private island in the area.
20. A Quest in Lake Nippissing
Aired 14 May 2013 • 22 min
UK resident Max wants to buy his own private island but his searches in the UK have proven fruitless. Having received a tip that islands are more plentiful and affordable in Canada, Max flew to Toronto with his best friend Jaffe.
21. Searching in Lake of the Woods
Aired 21 May 2013 • 22 min
Michael and Tess have enjoyed vacationing in the rustic Lake of the Woods region for years. Now they're ready to purchase their own private island that can act as a family retreat for their many kids and grandchildren.
22. Trading Up in Sans Souci
Aired 28 May 2013 • 22 min
Randy and Susan have owned an island in Toronto's Sans Souci region for years, but with it's limited room to expand. The couple is looking for something that can accommodate their vision for a perfect summer home.