Salisbury, Dominica

This sleepy coastal town is hardly the Caribbean paradise it may seem. With a population of just 2,129, Salisbury is little more than a village, its thatched-roof huts lining the shore. The town's economy was once propped up by the banana industry, but those days are long gone. Today, it remains a "significant contributor towards agricultural development" - hardly a selling point for most expats. And while the town saw a brief moment of political significance when the Salisbury Declaration was signed here in 1976, declaring Dominica's independence, the bureaucracy remains a persistent headache.

Salisbury is the kind of place that appeals to those seeking an off-the-grid existence, far from the crowds and chaos of the modern world. But for most, the lack of amenities and economic opportunity will make it a tough sell.