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 to try and find their dream getaway.
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 on. Private island specialist Chris Krolow will help them try to find the perfect slice of paradise in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.
Toronto native Bill fell in love with local Yvette on a business trip to Belize. Now married with two daughters, the two are in search of a private island that can host the family and act as a tourist destination for Bill's boat charter business. Island expert Chris Krolow will show them three islands that showcase the beauty of the country's Caribbean waters.
City dwellers Patrick and Kathy want to leave modern living behind in Toronto, Canada and find a summer retreat two hours north on the expansive Georgian Bay. Private Island expert Chris Krolow will direct them as they tour three islands complete with rustic charm in the hopes of finding one that can become their dream island getaway.
Real Estate Developer Avi is in love with the warm climate and clear waters of the Florida Keys and wants to purchase a new family home on one of its many islands. With daughter Eli and island expert Chris Krolow in tow, he tours three beautiful islands compounds located near Marathon, Florida and hope to find his dream home in the island chain nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Business partners Dennis and Lane own a travel company and are looking to expand by buying their own island resort in Fiji. Though amenities for guests are important, they also want an island that can become a new home where they can relocate their families. With the aid of island expert Chris Krolow, they will explore three islands with the potential to make their dreams come true.
Husband and wife James and Erin have almost twenty years experience running some of the top vacation destinations in the island nation of Fiji. Now it's time for the couple to set out to find their own resort to own, operate and relocate to permanently. Island expert Chris Krolow will help navigate them through the difficulties of island ownership to find their perfect haven.
Newlyweds Rachel and Jeff live in Boston Massachusetts, but are dreaming of an anniversary vacation down on the Georgian coast. With a noisy apartment and hectic schedules at home, the quiet secluded promise of island living sounds intriguing to the couple. Island Agent Louisa Baumander will help them wade through the Georgian marshland to find a private island vacation that fits their budget and their desire for privacy.
Father and daughter, Bill and Emily, are looking to sell the family farm and move to North Carolina's Crystal Coast. Joined by island expert Chris Krolow, they will tour the quant, charming islands along the Intracoastal Waterway in the search for a new island home.
Party animals Marc and Hyleri have been happily married for four years, but have seven marriage and seven children between them. They are on the hunt for a unique weeklong vacation to reunite their extended family and think that a rental in the Thousands Island region of Upstate New York would be perfect. Adam McKie of Private Islands, Inc. will join the couple as they search for their dream vacation island.
Erika is a renowned interior decorator and wants to escape from LA to her own private island hideaway on the North Atlantic coastline. Accompanied by her best friend Jolene and island expert Chris Krolow, she will tour three islands in the waters off of Maine and New Brunswick in the search for a new summer escape.
Retiring couple Rick and Sherry 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 the Central American nation of Panama, where their dream of living on their own island can be affordable. Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands, Inc. will guide the couple in their search.
Mat and Donna, an Australian couple who own their own exotic car dealership, 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. Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc. has brought out a helicopter and will race across the region in the hunt for the couple's perfect vacation home.
Best friends and business partners Matt and Matthew moved from London to Manila to pursue their dream of owning and operating their own island resort. They've set their sights on the remote islands in The Philippine province of Palawan and have requested the services of Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc to assist in their search.
Globetrotters David and Simone have traveled the world over in search some of the most exotic and unique places in the world. They've decided that they want to take the ultimate vacation and have enlisted the help of Adam McKie of Private Islands Inc to tour three of the most exclusive private islands in the world.
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. Enlisting the help of Island Expert Chris Krolow, the search is on for an island that features seclusion AND perfect western facing views.
Former Top Gun Rob and his wife Takhmina got married eight months ago, but work commitments have forced them to delay their honeymoon. With a quiet week ahead of them, they're finally ready to go on vacation and have enlisted the help of Private Islands Inc's Adam McKie to help guide them as the tour some of South Florida most unique islands.
Best friends and business partners Matt and Matthew moved from London to Manila to pursue their dream of owning and operating their own island resort. They've set their sights on the remote islands in The Philippine province of Palawan and have requested the services of Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc to assist in their search.
Winnipeg residents Michael and Tess have enjoyed vacationing in the rustic Lake of the Woods region for years. But now they're ready to take a permanent vacation and purchase their own private island that can act as a family retreat for their many kids and grandchildren. With the help of Island Expert Chris Krolow, Michael and Tess will traverse the giant Lake of the Woods area and tour three options for their new home away from home.
Randy and Susan have owned an island in Toronto's Sans Souci region for years, but with it's limited room to expand and its hilly terrain, the couple is looking for something that can accommodate their vision for a perfect summer home. Enlisting the help of Island Expert Chris Krolow, the search is on for a new retreat.
UK resident Max wants to buy his own private island but his searches in the United Kingdom have proven fruitless. Having received a tip that islands are more plentiful and affordable in Canada, Max has flown to Toronto with his best friend Jaffe to meet Island Expert Chris Krolow. Chris knows a thing or two about the island market in Ontario, Canada has set up three island tours, one of which may be the vacation island of Max's dreams.
The Search for an Eco Resort in Nicaragua --- Brits Peter and Nicki vacationed in Nicaragua and have since fallen in love with the Latin American nation. They're now looking to live there full time and run their own eco-resort on one of the volcanic islands in Lake Nicaragua. Island Expert Chris Krolow joins them as they tour the islands of the Lake to find the perfect resort. --- HGTV s02e07
College sweethearts Bryan & Carlee have been married for fourteen years. As owners of their own luxury pool cleaning business, they're looking to get away before the busy summer season. With the assistance of Adam McKie of Private Islands Inc, they'll be turning their dream of a week in Bora Bora into a reality.
Now that they've sold their successful chain of retirement communities, Larry and Luba are taking the time to enjoy the good life. They've decided that an island in Fiji would be the perfect home base for their upcoming adventures. And they don't want to be tied to the resort communities so they've set their sites on the undeveloped islands in Northern Fiji near the remote town of Labasa. With a budget of $3-5 Million dollars, they've tasked Chris Krolow with finding them an island paradise.
Jill and Shawn meet on a Caribbean cruise over twenty years. Now married with children, these Ohio natives want to share their love for Belize with friends and family and have decided to purchase their own private island on which they can build an elaborate vacation home. With a budget of up to $1 Million for purchase and construction, they've asked Island Expert Chris Krolow to join them as they look for an island that's close enough to the mainland to be accessible but also far enough out so Shawn can easily pursue his favorite hobby: Deep Water Fishing. --- HGTV s03e09
Tom and Gerry Lou are natives of Saskatchewan, but have decided to move to the Pacific to be closer to their children in Australia. They've set their sights on the Republic of Vanuatu, and have $3 million and the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow to find the right island and build their dream home there. Join them as they search for an island that not only fits their criteria, but might inspire them to think bigger! --- HGTV s03e10
John and Doris are a couple with a successful hotel in Queensland, Australia. Looking for a new challenge, they want to expand the business to a private island near the Great Barrier Reef. With the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow, they are hoping to find an island that fits their $6 million budget, and includes an airstrip for easy access to the mainland. --- HGTV s03e11
After meeting at an engineering college in the Netherlands, Sid and Reinoud decided to go into business and create a scalable water desalination system to sell to the world. In order to demonstrate the capabilities of their system, the Dutch duo have raised $7 million from investors and are looking to purchase a private island that can serve as a showcase for the system and house a boutique resort. With the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow, these business partners journey up and down the Pacific coast of Panama in search of an island that fits their very specific needs. --- HGTV s03e12
For years Ray and Julie have vacationed on Georgian Bay in Ontario, but now they're ready to stop the summer rentals and purchase their own family compound on one of the area's many private islands. They've asked Island Expert, Chris Krolow, to help them find an island that fits their $800,000 budget and their large family. --- HGTV s03e13
After helping his best friend pick an island, Jaffe has been bitten by the island bug and is now looking to purchase his own property on Canada's Lake Nippissing. Jaffe travels to Ontario with his son Alex to track down the perfect all-weather island with the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow. --- HGTV s03e14
Stephanie is a published author currently living in Carmel, California. She dreams of owning her own island in Canada so that she can get away from her everyday life during the summers and focus on her writing. With the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow, and a budget of $2.5 million, she starts her hunt in the quaint town of Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, before setting sail in search of her perfect potential private island. ___ HGTV s03e15
Scott and Karen operate their own diving business in Anchorage, Alaska. Charmed by the unique city of Sitka, which is only accessible by plane or boat, they've made the decision to relocate their business and family to the small Alaskan village. They're looking for a unique island home, with the help of Island Expert, Chris Krolow, in the waters surrounding Sitka that can house both their extended family and all of their diving equipment. --- HGTV s03e16
A former island owner misses her former island lifestyle and is looking to find her way back into it. With the help of a fellow island owner, she's hoping to find a cozy new harbor to drop anchor somewhere in Ontario's Georgian Bay. She's decided on a location and is getting a little help from Island Expert Chris Krolow from Private Island Inc. Will she be able to find the perfect island in this beautiful Canadian bay on her budget?
High school sweethearts want to take the guesswork out of choosing a summer trip destination. Having frequently taken their family up to Canada's Georgian Bay for years, the couple is hoping to buy their own private island near the township of Parry Sound. With a budget of up to one million dollars, they're hoping to find a move-in ready island with enough bedrooms for all of their grandchildren. They have Island Expert Chris Krolow from Private Island Inc. in their corner, but will the Canadian bay give them what they're looking for?
An Albuquerque, NM couple has grown tired of the arid desert and wants to buy their own island. They want to raise their young son in the Caribbean and have their sights set on the English-speaking nation of Belize where they've vacationed in the past. They hope to eventually build and run their own resort and Island Expert Chris Krolow from Private Island Inc. is there to help them. Will their budget of one million dollars be enough to afford them the perfect location?
Joel and Aimee sold their industrial supply business in Wisconsin to relocate their family to a considerably warmer climate. They've decided to trade in their vacation home in the Bahamas for their own private island, teaming up with Island Expert Chris Krolow from Private Island Inc. to explore the Commonwealth and find the perfect secluded paradise.
Physician Mark and his wife, Marianela, have been married for nearly 30 years, but between starting a family and Mark's education they forgot to take a honeymoon. Now that the kids are out of the house, they want to rent a whole island for a long vacation in Tahiti. With the help of Island Expert Chris Krolow from Private Island, Inc. and a budget of $10,000, Mark and Marianela are ready to begin the hunt.
Georges and Mike travel a lot for work and only get to settle in at home for a few months out of the year, so they're looking to move out of the cold climate of Canada. The couple has their sights set on Tahiti, and they've reached out to Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Island Inc. to turn their $10 million budget into a dream retreat.
After falling in love with the beauty of Lake Nicaragua almost a decade ago, UK native Gemma decided to start her own touring company in the region with her business partner Scott. Now the two are ready to combine their interests and create their own resort on one of the many islands on Lake Nicaragua with help from Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc.
Bahamas native Aaron and wife Ashley have a dream to own and operate a resort hotel near Hope Town in the Abaco region of the Bahamas. They reach out to Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc. to help find a property in the Abacos that will help their business grow.
Francine has spent the last six years living on her sailboat and exploring the Caribbean. After the adventure of a lifetime, she's ready to drop anchor and find a more permanent home. With the help of island expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc, and armed with a budget of $700,000, Francine is touring the islands in Panama's Bocas del Toro region looking for a home and a place for her new business venture: a boutique eco-resort.
Two cousins hunt for a Florida vacation home for their extended family, who are tired of renting. With a $4 million budget, they task Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc. with finding a unique, relaxing retreat on an island that's accessible by car.
A married couple from Dallas, Texas, is going on their first vacation in 10 years, but they can't decide which island in Fiji is their dream getaway. With a budget of $15,000 and help from Adam McKie of Private Islands Inc., the couple braves rainy weather to find the perfect vacation destination in the South Pacific paradise.
A Fijian native with dreams of owning and maintaining his own island joins forces with a friend with hospitality experience to make his fantasy a reality. Together, they look for a private island where they can open their own resort and cater to the country's booming tourism industry. With their purchase and construction budget set, they get the assistance of island expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands, Inc. to find the perfect spot.
An adventurous husband and wife decide to buy an island in Georgian Bay, Canada, for their new summer base of operations. They've asked island expert Chris Krolow to help them find an island that fits their $2 million budget, features a move-in ready four-bedroom home, and offers power from the mainland. See Tune-In Times
After spending childhood summers in Georgian Bay, Canada, a husband wants to share his love of the great outdoors with his wife and their two daughters. With the help of island expert Chris Krolow and a budget of $2 million, they're on the hunt for a new vacation island that offers spectacular views of the bay.
A Texas couple with Hawaiian roots has their hearts set on finding a new home in Central America. With a budget of $1.5 million and the assistance of Island Expert Chris Krolow of Private Islands Inc., the couple traverses the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean to find the perfect private island off Belize. Will they find the tropical dream home they're searching for?
For years Island Expert Chris Krolow and his company Private Islands Inc. has helped buyers find and purchase the island property of their dreams. Now, Chris has decided that he's ready to use all of his knowledge and contacts to find the most private island in the world and open his very own resort there. He's teaming up with a former client and touring islands in three different countries to find the perfect spot where he can create the ultimate island vacation destination.
A family seeks their own private beach in Placencia, Belize, where they can escape and unplug; hey must decide between building from scratch or an buying an already-developed island.
A couple dreams of owning a private island resort off the coast of Belize; they agree on clear waters, white beaches and gorgeous views but must choose between an undeveloped island or a fully functioning resort.
A couple is on a mission to buy a private island off the coast of Bocas del Toro, Panama; they are not afraid of living off the grid and building structures with the potential of producing income.
A couple scours the Florida Keys for a private family retreat that can also generate income. They're willing to do a lot of work, but with few options to choose from, they may need to venture further out to get what they want.
A real estate agent and her three children look for the perfect island in the Bahamas. With dreams of developing a vacation rental property, the family tours several options. From massive undeveloped land masses to a quaint little home with room for growth, the decision on which island to choose becomes increasingly difficult.
A father with a dream of owning a getaway island in the Palawan, Philippines, counts on his teen daughter to keep his decision-making realistic on their island-shopping adventure. However, she catches island fever herself and has trouble keeping her father's priorities in check.
A couple look to buy an island in Belize as a playground for fishing, kayaking and making memories with friends and family. Their wish list includes a practical commute, a sandy beachfront and natural areas with the potential for future development.
A real estate broker and her daughter search for an island they can enjoy in the Florida Keys. She has a laid-back approach in her search for the perfect island, but her daughter will need to be convinced that sometimes having less is more.
A couple who have visited islands all around the world decide to buy a permanent one of their own in Belize. Looking to incorporate favorite parts of islands they've visited over the years, they are willing to build, renovate or find perfectly developed land to fit their vision.
A couple that have vacationed for years on the South Pacific Islands of Vanuatu are now looking to buy their own slice of heaven near the big island of Espiritu Santo. They must weigh the decision to buy the land as-is or explore building on an island in the middle of the ocean.
A couple in Granada, Nicaragua, is looking for their own piece of paradise on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. There are a lot of lush volcanic islands available, so they need expert advice to help them choose between a smaller, day-use island or a fully developed island that friends and family could also enjoy.
Two brothers search for a family island at their favorite Minnesota spot on Rainy Lake. They're looking for a nice compromise between a remote feel and convenient access with excellent fishing right at their doorstep.
A couple is on the hunt for a lakeside cottage that can accommodate the entire family. Modern amenities top the list of must-haves, along with the privacy only an island can provide. They hope they can find their own piece of paradise among the rocky outcroppings, towering white pines and clear water of "Cottage Country" in Northern Ontario.
A couple of busy professionals is eager to escape their hectic lives in Boston and find a remote, stress-free island getaway in Maine. They're on the same page about everything, except the most important item: location. While one wants the full oceanfront experience on a coastal island, the other is looking to relax and fish on the lake.