Linstead, Jamaica

With a population of just 15,231, Linstead is a small town in Jamaica's St. Catherine parish that offers little in the way of economic opportunity. The aluminum plant at Ewarton is the main local employer, often relying on a job-sharing scheme to stretch the limited work. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the town's many schools - from Charlemont High to Bread of Life Christian Academy - struggle with limited resources.

The annual Linstead Market celebration on Christmas Eve provides a rare chance for the community to come together, with small shops hawking toys and gifts. But for the most part, this sleepy town offers little beyond the basics for those looking to start a new life abroad. Unless you're content with a quiet, simple existence, Linstead is unlikely to be the Jamaican destination for you.