Seasons & episodes

Texan businesswoman Barbara has been working to convince her husband Dean, an oil worker, to buy a vacation home in the remote village of Cotacachi, Ecuador. Even though he's only seen the place in photos and home videos, Dean is willing to take the risk, but he doesn't want to give up the yard space he's used to back home.

Canadians Craig and Jeanelle are looking for a vacation home in the Dominican Republic. They're hoping to find a warm place where they can escape the cold Canadian weather and enjoy great beaches and nightlife. But they also want a home where their baby son will feel comfortable. With a budget of $300,000, Jeanelle and Craig are on the hunt for the perfect getaway place. But since they both have different wishes, it's going to be a challenge to find what they want.

Steve is an engineer who loves living in Phoenix, Arizona. But, his job is anything but 9 to 5. He decided he wants to buy a vacation home in a remote area of Belize, where he can unplug from his job and completely escape. He's taking along his good friend and travel buddy, Kelly, on this journey. He has a budget of $200,000 - $300,000 and is hoping to find a home in a remote location, close to the water and that has Belizean character. Having never bought a place overseas, he'll really have to rely on realtor Elizabeth Dull, to help him find the right place.

While they love the Grand English estate they call home, Sandra and Roger are tired of Britain's dreary weather. They're looking to make a fresh start in France's Charente Region, famous for its sunny climate and cognac production.

American surfers Seth, 32, and Lindsey, 28, have decided to ''retire early'' in a beautiful spot known as the Nicaraguan Riviera. After living in a caretakers' cottage for nearly a year, they've saved enough money to buy a place of their own.

Tim loves his bachelor life in San Diego, but one important piece of his life is missing: his little girl, Gabi, lives in Costa Rica with her mother. Tim's decided to buy a second home in the Central American country, so he can spend several months a year with Gabi, instead of making rushed visits to impersonal hotels.

Grant and Kristi love their active lives in Oklahoma City, but the busy couple would love a warm place to get away and relax. They're hoping to find a spacious place so their entire extended family can also enjoy some down time. Since most of their relatives already have to travel for reunions, Grant and Kristi thought buying a place abroad would be a great idea. They decided to go with Panama because they can use the US dollar and it offers everything from mountains to oceans, so there are a variety of activities the family can do together. After heading to Panama and taking in the sights the couple gets to work on their house hunt.

Christine is an American who followed her husband Andrea to his hometown of Bologna, Italy, when he started a new job as the director of a student exchange program at the University of Bologna. While they love living in Italy, they don't want to raise their 5-year-old son, Ray, in a small apartment in the city and are looking for a house in the hills near Bologna. With a budget of $710,000, they are in sync on their needs with one exception. As an American, Christine wants a home with some history. Andrea wants a home that is functional and doesn't need any work at all. Their agent, Grazia Lanzoni, is up for the challenge.

A couple who fell in love in Italy wants to buy a vacation home in the country.

Brett and Eleni went to the Dominican Republic resort of Punta Cana on their honeymoon years ago, and have spent every anniversary there ever since. Now, with two high-pressure jobs, and two teenaged daughters, they want to buy a place of their own so they can get away from it all without having to book a hotel room. The couple wants a place with ocean views, and plenty of room for family, but their $200,000 US budget will make that challenging.

British comedian, Gerry Kyei wants to expand his fan base to mainland Europe. So he and his wife Colette are in the market for a vacation home on the southern coast of Spain. They'd like a vacation home to use both for when he's performing in the area and as a getaway place for their family of six. Their agent will take them to see three very different places in the area for Gerry and Colette to chose from.

A couple cannot agree on how much to spend on a home in Nicaragua.

Michael, Carla and their two children live in the commuter suburb of Tenafly, New Jersey. While the couple loves Tenafly's great schools and their easy commute to work in Manhattan, they've grown weary of the cold winters, so they've decided to buy a vacation home in Turks & Caicos. But with a budget that tops out at $550,000 US, can they find a condo with gorgeous Caribbean views, and a bedroom the kids can call their own?

When Julius Toth is at home in Akron, Ohio, his life is all work and no play. His job developing eco-friendly products keeps him busy and on the go. So this single father of eight has decided to buy a getaway place in the jungles of Belize. He was so drawn to the natural beauty and relaxed feel of the area that he wants to find a home there where he and his kids can escape and unwind. Julius and one of his daughters will head to Belize to check out three very different places. Part of the challenge will be finding the right home since father and daughter don't see eye to eye on their ideal vacation place. Can they find a relaxing retreat for him that also has what his daughter has in mind and enough space for his large family?

Dan and his fiance, Casey, love living in downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas. But, they would love to buy a second home in another country. So they picked the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, their favorite vacation spot. With a budget of $700,000, they're hoping to find a place that's big enough for a family and is on or has a view of the beach. As their agent Arun Jagtiani knows, beachfront homes are way above Dan and Casey's budget.

Brits Simon and Fiona, love vacationing in Morocco so much that they decided to buy a holiday home there. With a budget of $430,000, they want to buy a traditional "riad" style house, which has rooms that branch off of an open courtyard. But, they have one point of contention. As an architectural designer, Simon loves renovating homes and putting his own mark on the design. So, he wants a house that's structurally sound, but needs work. Fiona is concerned Simon may have trouble overseeing such a big project from their home in Rugby, England and the costs could get out of control. Their agent and fellow Englishman, Grant Rawlings, is determined to find a house that will satisfy both of their needs.

Mother and daughter, Jennie and Vicki, have a close relationship and live near to each other in charming villages in the English countryside. Their latest "mother-daughter project" is buying a vacation condo in sunny Cape Verde. They'd like to find a two-bedroom condo, with patio space, that's as close to the beach as they can get for $175,000. Local real estate broker, Mimi Martel, shows them three sun-splashed condos near the surf, all on the popular Cape Verde island of Sal. Which one will they choose?

Sean and Meghan live in Ashbourne, County Mead which is a small town in Ireland that is about a half hour from Dublin. Sean was born and raised in Ireland while Meghan is from America, but after meeting in Chicago they moved to Ireland and started a family. The couple has two children and they've decided it's time to buy a family home where they can raise their kids. Sean has his heart set on a place with a big backyard and ideally something with a project he can work on to customize to their taste. Meghan isn't as focused on finding a fixer home, but she does want a place with a nice layout for the family.

Chicago realtors and empty nesters Hector and Kim, love living within walking distance of Lake Michigan. But, they would like to take a break from the chilly winters. Having consulted investors on international real estate deals in South America, Hector suggested they look for a place in the beach resort town of Salinas, Ecuador. With a budget of $200,000, they want a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with ocean views, a large kitchen and that is completely move-in ready. Since real estate is affordable in Ecuador, their agent Mike Sager, is confident he can find a place for them.

Buying a home on the Caribbean island of St. John is a dream for Charlotte, NC couple, Billy and Toni. With plans to have their kids, Jenna and Will, spend time with them there, they're looking for a 2-3 bedroom house. They also want panoramic views of the sunrise or sunset. With a budget of $900,000, they're turning to realtor Debbie Hayes to find them the perfect home.

A couple wants to leave the pandemonium of Brisbane for the islands of Vanuatu.

An Australian writer wants to fix up an old ruin in Portugal.

Worried about how the crime in Johannesburg may affect their children, a couple looks to relocate to Sydney, Australia.

A couple wants to move from Edmonton, Canada to Melbourne, Australia.