Mary-Kate is left in shock when her cruise ship departs without her, marooning her on a far-off island in the South Pacific. With no way of getting off, she finds herself caught up in an exotic world filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds, befriending the locals and learning to appreciate their unique culture. However, even amidst all this newfound wonder, one man stands apart - the enigmatic Dane Carmichel. Even as he reluctantly offers Mary-Kate shelter, his suspicions about her remain strong.