DESTINATION AMERICA MAKES A SPLASH THIS SUMMER WITH THE PREMIERE OF "BUYING THE BEACH!"

- Destination America Expands Hit "Buying" Franchise with the New Series Premiering Monday, June 2 with back-to-back episodes at 9 & 9:30pm E/P -

(Silver Spring, MD) - This Summer, Destination America plunges into paradise with the newest addition to its popular "Buying" franchise, which includes hit series Buying Alaska and Buying the Bayou, with BUYING THE BEACH. Spanning more than 95,000 miles of the U.S. coastline from Alaska to California and from Texas to Maine, watch as the all-new series takes real American families on a sandy search for the waterfront home of their dreams. BUYING THE BEACH offers an inside look at amazing seaside properties across the U.S.A., showcasing unique homes where potential buyers can settle into the sand and soak up the sun mere steps from their own backyard. Tune in to the series premiere of BUYING THE BEACH, Monday June 2 with back-to-back episodes at 9/8c and 9:30/8:30c on Destination America.

"There is nothing better than relaxing at the end of the day with the ocean breeze watching the sunset from your backyard beach chair with your toes in the sand." said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. "Forget about your crabby day and be happy as a clam, because life is a beach on Destination America."

Each episode of BUYING THE BEACH presents house hunters with three potential properties to choose from. Local realtors guide the process helping potential buyers to find the perfect place, whether it's a beachside mansion in South Carolina, a cottage at the ocean's edge in Oregon, a bungalow along the shores of Mississippi, or a two-story houseboat anchored in California.

First few episodes below:

Island Fever Premieres Monday, June 2 at 9/8c Chicago natives Howard and Cyndy are looking for the ultimate dream property, a remote island in the Florida Keys. Finding one under their million-dollar budget will be tougher than they think, but they're willing to do what it takes to own their own piece of tropical paradise.

Dirt Cheap Premieres Monday, June 2 at 9:30/8:30c Delaware natives Mike and Emily have their sights set on the Florida Keys. They're in search of a budget-friendly home that fits their family and their boats. Finding an affordable piece of paradise won't be easy, so they're looking on the canals.

Beaches in the Boonies Premieres Monday, June 9 at 9/8c Kelly and Lanny are living the dream in the Florida Keys but they want to upgrade their home from the back roads to beachfront. They'll look at three different style homes with spectacular water views. For this couple, it's all about the place with the right space to party.

Sand Dune Steals Premiers Monday, June 9 at 9:30/8:30c Newlyweds Daniel and Lauren are looking to buy their first home in Nags Head, North Carolina near the beach where they first met and got engaged. Their dream is to live less than 100 steps from the water but budget issues may alter their plans.

BUYING THE BEACH is produced for Destination America by Paper Route Productions with Al LaGarde and Sumit David as executive producers. For Destination America, Fay Yu is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Marc Etkind is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is group president of Investigation Discovery, Destination America, American Heroes Channel and Discovery Fit & Health.

About Destination America

Destination America is the only network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States. The inclusive network targeting Adults 25-54 is available in nearly 60 million homes, emblazoning television screens with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work ethic, humor and adventurousness that characterize our nation. Destination America features travel, food, adventure, home, and natural history, with original series like BBQ Pitmasters; A Haunting; Mountain Monsters; Buying Alaska; Buying the Bayou; and Railroad Alaska. For more information, please visit DestinationAmerica.com, facebook.com/DestinationAmerica, or twitter.com/DestAmerica. Destination America is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 218 countries and territories.