Fourways, South Africa

This area is the fastest-developing commercial and residential hub in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, but don't be fooled - it's hardly the idyllic getaway some may imagine. With 55 kilometers separating Fourways from Pretoria, the weather here tends to track closer to Pretoria's warmer temperatures. And while the region boasts some of the metro area's priciest homes, the high crime rate has driven many to retreat into guarded estates. Bureaucratic headaches are also a persistent issue, thanks to the legacy of the Eriksen family's old game farm being carved up over the decades. If you can stomach the trade-offs, Fourways may suit those seeking an affluent, amenity-rich lifestyle on the outskirts of Johannesburg.