Snowbirds in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

With their daughter Megan graduating from college and their son Colin not too far behind, Greg and Pam Rzonca can see an empty nest on their horizon. For the next phase of their lives, they're looking to escape from harsh Illinois winters and snowbird in the warmth of Costa Rica. Greg and Pam want to own a property in beautiful Manuel Antonio that will be a family escape for years, but it will need to double as a rental vacation property when they're home in the States. The kids are eager to tag along on the search with real estate agent Scott Williams, but their two cents could potentially push Greg's million dollar budget into the stratosphere. In the battle of beach versus budget, only one side can claim victory when House Hunters International moves into Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

Old Orleans, France

Geoff's job is taking his family away from their small Iowa town to the city of Orleans, France. He and his wife, Adrienne, are excited about the move but are concerned if it is the best thing for their children. Geoff really wants to be in the city center so their family can get the full cultural experience, but Adrienne would prefer a spacious home in the suburbs. See if this family can fulfill their wish list in Orleans, France.

South Yarra Is the New Black

Alex and Laura are always looking to expand their horizons, so when Alex received a job offer in Melbourne, the couple decided it was time to break out the passports and take a chance on a whole new hemisphere. They both agree that Melbourne's trendiest suburb South Yarra is the place they want to be, but Laura's idea of a budget is very different than Alex's. If these two want to get their new lives started, they're going to have to agree on more than just the neighborhood.

The Long and Wining Road to Ambergris Caye

Always on the lookout for new business opportunities, Jay and Pam are leaving Catonsville, MD for Ambergris Caye hoping to open up a wine café. They are on the hunt for a beachside property that can house their family with two dogs, and hopefully their new business. Can they find a place within their budget that fulfills all of their needs for their new island life together?

Pier Pressure in Freeport

Sean and Danielle first met during spring break in Panama City, Florida. They enjoyed each other's company but after it was over Sean had to return to Toronto and Danielle headed back to Atlanta. However, they kept in touch over the years and reconnected in person two years ago. Since then they've gotten married and had a baby, Scarlett. Now, after one cold winter in Canada, Danielle needs a return to a more temperate climate. It's perfect timing for Sean as he's looking to start a new investment banking company and has had his eye on the free trade zone of Freeport, Bahamas. As easy as it was for Danielle and Sean to agree to a move once they arrived in Freeport they found they had very different ideas of where the perfect house is. Danielle wants to be on the beach, where she finds the most inspiration for the book she is writing. Sean wants to be on the canal so that he can have a dock for the dream boat he plans on buying. With a compromise impossible between their two opposite wish lists one of them will have to acquiesce to the other's demands.

A Couple from Boston Fear Rocking the Relationship Boat with a Move to St. Thomas

K.J. had a great life and close network of friends in Boston, MA, his home for 16-years. But the city's traffic jams and cold winters were becoming unbearable, and he craved a change of pace and warmer climate. K.J. dreamed of moving to the Caribbean to start a small business, and hoped his girlfriend Kate would come along. When he approached the subject of relocating, Kate threw caution to the wind and agreed, and soon after the couple were bidding farewell to family, friends and their careers. Deciding an American territory was the easiest place to start a business, the duo set their sights on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. But once they arrived, it became clear, they were split on where to call home. Kate wanted beach access and a property on the island's tropical north end. But K.J. disagreed, favoring views and an apartment on the livelier east side. And with no jobs, no home and no resolution in sight, they feared the experience would damage their relatively new relationship. Watch as they navigate rocky terrain in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

From Colorado to the Caribbean

Nine years after vacationing on St. John, where home prices run into the millions of dollars, Julie and David have finally saved enough to make the move there from Colorado. David wants a home with an open-air, Caribbean design, while Julie prefers a modern, contemporary home.

Next Stop: Kaiserslautern

A Space to Study in Manchester

After putting in her days in a small college space as a PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, a woman decides to move closer to campus. She wants to be in the center of the action, but a large apartment with a separate study space, room to entertain and outdoor space comes at a premium. Her mother is helping out financially, but she may still need to compromise if she wants to stay on budget.

Dutch You See is Dutch You Get in Amsterdam

The love of traveling has always been this couple's driving force, so they jumped at the opportunity to move to Amsterdam when the opportunity arose. As accountants in the cookie-cutter world of finance in Chicago, they think life in Amsterdam would give them the perfect chance to stand out from the crowd and a professional edge. The area's hot rental market is putting them between a rock and a hard place financially, however, so they'll have to decide between using their money on experiences or their dream apartment.

The Sea in Sitges

After a two-week cruise through the Mediterranean, Gene and Shawn were inspired to take a big leap and move to Sitges, Spain. Accountant Shawn can work remotely, while Gene is leaving behind his chef position to start anew. With only one income, Shawn is keeping a keen eye on the budget, but freewheeling Gene is ready to spend whatever it takes to get a beach view.

The Sea in Sitges

After a two-week cruise through the Mediterranean, Gene and Shawn were inspired to take a big leap and move to Sitges, Spain. Accountant Shawn can work remotely, while Gene is leaving behind his chef position to start anew. With only one income, Shawn is keeping a keen eye on the budget, but freewheeling Gene is ready to spend whatever it takes to get a beach view.

Letting Go in Puerto Vallarta

Castle-Hunting in Ireland

Medieval re-enactors Liz and Gordon are off to Ireland to pursue their dream of owning a castle where they can host events and live out their alter egos among authentic backdrops. But while their appetite for history is endless, their budget is finite, and Liz and Gordon may have to settle for a fixer upper that they can transform into the castle of their dreams.

Letting Go in Puerto Vallarta

Castle-Hunting in Ireland

Medieval re-enactors Liz and Gordon are off to Ireland to pursue their dream of owning a castle where they can host events and live out their alter egos among authentic backdrops. But while their appetite for history is endless, their budget is finite, and Liz and Gordon may have to settle for a fixer upper that they can transform into the castle of their dreams.

Champagne Problems in Paris

Chef Krista went to France to become a sommelier and then decided to sell her California home and move to Paris permanently. With the market booming and home prices in Paris on the rise, Krista calls on her best friend, Stanley, to help her invest her life savings. She wants the cafe culture of central Paris with a big enough space to entertain. For better or worse, Stanley won't let her settle, even if her small budget requires some concessions.

St. Croix Forever

Stephanie and Dano decide to give it all up and move from Colorado to St. Croix, but Stephanie is having a hard time committing to such a drastic move. Can Dano talk her into joining his lifelong dream of warm beaches, beautiful views and historic adventures, or will Stephanie hold out and rent until they decide if they're ready to stay for good?

Malta Discovered

Returning to Saipan

While working at a resort as a lifeguard, Whitney fell in love with Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines. Her time there was cut short, though, when she became pregnant and returned home to Kansas. Now that her daughter, Rosy, is one, Whitney wants to return to the volcanic island to connect Rosy with her family there. Whitney hopes to find a home with a yard for Rosy to play in that's close to the main thoroughfare to the resorts and beaches. Without a job lined up, however, her tight budget means she'll have to be willing to compromise on size and location.

Living Dangerously in Darwin

An adventurous couple makes a spontaneous decision to leave Texas and transfer to Darwin, Australia. While she seeks an ocean view and he wishes to stay near their office, both could come at the cost of finding a pet-friendly place for their two dogs.

Returning to Saipan

While working at a resort as a lifeguard, Whitney fell in love with Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines. Her time there was cut short, though, when she became pregnant and returned home to Kansas. Now that her daughter, Rosy, is one, Whitney wants to return to the volcanic island to connect Rosy with her family there. Whitney hopes to find a home with a yard for Rosy to play in that's close to the main thoroughfare to the resorts and beaches. Without a job lined up, however, her tight budget means she'll have to be willing to compromise on size and location.

Living Dangerously in Darwin

An adventurous couple makes a spontaneous decision to leave Texas and transfer to Darwin, Australia. While she seeks an ocean view and he wishes to stay near their office, both could come at the cost of finding a pet-friendly place for their two dogs.