About Island Life

"Island Life" is an American reality television series that premiered on Home and Garden Television (HGTV) on January 1, 2015. The show focuses on families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life who have the dream of choosing an island and turning it into their full-time home. Each episode follows potential homebuyers as they navigate the real estate market in search of their dream home on an island. From beachside villas to secluded off-shore lifestyle, Island Life provides viewers a glimpse into the different island lifestyles around the U.S. states and territories.

Making / Production

"Island Life" was produced by HGTV, the network known for its Real Estate and Lifestyle programming. Each episode is filmed on site at different islands and features various real estate agents as well as the potential buyers. The production team includes researchers who scan the island real estate markets and identify potential homes fitting the buyer's preferences. Post-production is handled by HGTV's in-house team, ensuring the show’s consistent quality and aesthetics.

Actors

• As they feature different individuals and couples in every episode, the star cast changes with every episode. Their life, search for an island home, negotiation, and adaptation to an island life is what drives the show.
• Local real estate agents from each featured island, assisting the buyers in their home search, negotiations, and decision making. How these agents tout their island's virtues and convince the buyers adds a unique twist to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Island Life" covers not just exotic, far-off islands. Many episodes feature islands that are part of US states and territories, such as the Florida Keys, the islands of Hawaii, and islands off the coast of Maine.
• Apart from beautiful homes and beaches, the show often showcases local attractions and peculiarities of the islands, like unique flora and fauna, local festivals and more.

Quotes

• "Let's make this island our home!"
• "You can't beat this view!"
• "Living the island life is like being on a permanent vacation."

Music, Soundtrack

• As a reality TV series, "Island Life” does not have a designated soundtrack. However, the musical background often captures the atmosphere of the different islands and accentuates the mood of each part of the house-hunting journey. It uses a mixture of area-specific soundtracks and cheerful, optimistic music pieces in the background.

As of today, "Island Life" has not received any significant awards within the entertainment industry.