Located on the outskirts of the fishing community of Whitehouse, very close to the border with St Elizabeth, sits this premier beachfront development. It's the perfect combination of a quiet community and superb views of the Caribbean Sea. Imagine the crashing waves your constant companion lulling you to sleep at night and rousing you to face each new day.

All this starting at $25 million. It is no surprise so many returned residents and foreigners who have fallen in love with this nook of our rock decide to call it home. When the first phase of this three-phase development started over a decade ago, the lots were, by today's standards, dirt cheap. But now lots can go for anything as 'cheap' as US$70,000 ($6,160,000). The three phases are South Sea View Park (Phase One); the gated community of West Bay and Phase Three are yet to be developed.

Literally down the road from South Sea View Park is Colluden. Spanning both sides of the main road, there is a view of the Caribbean Sea from any angle. Returned residents and business owners call this home with prices at $20-35 million.

These palm-lined properties are in the Llandilo community just outside Savanna-la-Mar (when they say down the road, they mean it), in what is meant to be a gated community. Close to the capital and commercial centre of the parish, it affords easy access to all the amenities including the hospital, police station, pharmacies and schools such as the historic Manning's School and all the amenities the capital offers. Residents including lawyers, doctors and business owners call this upscale community home and for $20-35 million you too can.

Located in Petersfield, this is one of the older residential areas established almost 20 years ago. Located mere minutes from the sugar-rich community of Frome, it reeks of old Jamaican charm, the quiet community where Neighbourhood Watch is the preferred security. Catering to middle-income families you would not know by the look of their homes. Trevor Blythe notes that Westmorelanders take pride in their 'castle', their dream home as most of them see it. However, if you are looking for lots (without a structure), if they are any available, it could cost as much as $2.5 million.

Pretty much like its close neighbour, Campbleton Gardens gives you a glimpse of the area when sugar was king. Residential lots (let's say a four-bedroom) hover about the $16 million price.

Named for a former member of Parliament in the area, this community is on the rise. All around, mini mansions are going up indicating that in this 'slumping' economy contractors have nothing to worry about. A very quiet community, it's hard to believe it's less than two minutes from Savanna-la-Mar.

And in development, many people seem to finally be seeing the allure of Westmoreland and with the demand for housing there are quite a few developments in the pipeline.

Lots located between Savanna-la-Mar and Whitehouse with a police station, post office and clinic in view. The lots are a two-minute walk to the Bluefields Beach Park.

This hillside community promises luxury townhouses, apartments and even a helipad for emergencies. Less than an hour from the tourist Mecca, Montego Bay and even closer to Negril, these will sell like hot cakes. A piece of this heaven is also owned by triple Olympic gold-medallist, Usain Bolt. It's not by the sea but commands a spectacular view and from all accounts, foreigners seem to be the takers for this development.

In proximity to the capital, this will be the ultimate exclusive gated community. This development will have its own security system and you don't even have to worry about maintenance. If it becomes your secondary home, lock it up for up to six months and it will still look like you were at home the entire time. Just write the cheque for $25 million upwards.

(5) Colluden, Whitehouse
(6) South Sea View Park Phase 1