HGTV is taking things in a tropical direction, with a new show premiering in April 2026. Check out the details of their newest home buying series “Tropic Like It’s Hot” — and when it premieres.
What Is HGTV ‘Tropic Like It’s Hot’ About?
“Tropic Like It’s Hot” follows buyers seeking a home in tropical destinations. If sun, sand, romance, and beautiful luxury homes are your vibe, HGTV’s newest series is just the thing.
The HGTV site explains, “With the help of a local real estate expert, sun-chasing duos will tour exotic properties while navigating romance, relocation and high-stakes decisions as they turn up the heat on their next chapter.”
“Tropic Like It’s Hot” premieres on Monday, April 6 with back to back episodes at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
The series premiere features a “Canadian power couple” who have been dating for nine months looking “to find a love nest and build a business in Tulum, Mexico,” HGTV shares. “While adjusting to life in paradise comes easily, buying a home with a new partner is a risky move that may be too much too soon.”
The second episode synopsis notes: “After a DM slide and just one week together, a Canadian duo is selling everything to relocate and reignite a romance in Jacó, Costa Rica. They’re buying a home and working together, and he’s betting his life savings on a relationship that’s yet to be tested.”
In a March 9 Instagram post from production company Leopard USA, the caption notes: “Set against swaying palms, sumptuous pools and sparkling turquoise seas, this 16-part series promises romance, relocation and real-life drama as buyers seek their dream homes in the world’s most stunning tropical destinations.”
New HGTV Shows Replace Canceled Series
In 2025, HGTV canceled a number of beloved series, including “Bargain Block,” “Christina on the Coast,” “The Flipping El Moussas,” “Farmhouse Fixer,” “Izzy Does It,” and “Married to Real Estate.”
While fans have been recovering from the cancellation of their favorite shows, HGTV has been rolling out a steady stream of new offerings to fill the void.
In an August 2025 press release, the network announced two new series, “Cheap A$$ Beach Houses” and “Tropic Like It’s Hot.”
In October 2025, HGTV shared more new shows coming to the network, including “Botched Homes,” “Property Brothers: Under Pressure,” “Neighborhood Watch,” and “World’s Bargain Dream Homes.”
HGTV later announced “Wild Vacation Rentals” and “Bachelor Mansion Takeover,” which premiered in March 2026.
You know something, I really liked Bargain Block, 100 Day Dream Home, and some others that were cancelled. To be honest, I’m not looking for extremely high end – I’m home watching shows on tv. can’t afford that kind of living. Some of the shows are just a tad too far woke also.
Do watch many other programs but still miss the one’s that have been cancelled.
That is quite a void more like the Grand Canyon. The new shows offered are mediocre at best. Bargain Block, Farmhouse Fixer, and Married to Real Estate are shows that have a great following. There is a distinct lack of gardening offerings except on the weekends. Hopefully HGTV will wake up!!
Bargain block, farmhouse fixer were some of my favorite shows, The new shows suck.
Has HGTV ever heard of the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”! And then you try to fix it with duct tape! Bring back the classics. You are trying to bring on “high end” shows when your viewers are not “high end”. The nice thing is is that I’ve found great new shows on other networks. Only watch the classics on HGTV.
Another show that I will not watch. HGTV has gone from the channel that I watched all the time to one that I seldom watch. Just bad real estate shows, boring, out of my price range. Hope advertisers are taking note and pulling their ads from these awful shows.
While most of the new shows are just meh, I really hate “Neighborhood Watch.” Watching people do dumb things to hurt themselves or others, running from poor animals who are simply scared, and other dumb things is so unworthy of the HGTV I used to love. Between that and the endless reruns of House Hunters and My Lottery Dream Home (much as I adore David), the channel is nearly unwatchable these days.
Come on HGTV, this is ridiculous. Nobody likes the Bachelor Mansion Takeover, now you are to do Bachelor in Paradise basically. This is Home and Garden TV, not Ho and Gigolo TV. Bring back what people love