On Betting on Paradise, a brave couple—with their two young daughters along for the adventure of a lifetime—escapes to a Costa Rican beach town where they risk it all on a high-stakes hotel transformation. But their million-dollar gamble to transform Hotel Amavi into a luxurious tropical retreat is soon hit with a cascade of disasters that threaten to derail their ‘pura vida’ dream.
Amid sinkholes, torrential downpours, and a runaway budget, hospitality expert Steph and her jack-of-all-trades partner Luke try to greet every new twist with a sense of humor. And, with expert help along the way—and with their backers eager to see a return on investment—the race is on to be open for high season.
