Two paths of the road.
1.) Since this is the np4p section of the forum. For me personally, I take time to go out and do things, things that I've left on the back burner far too long. Camping alone(or with company) can be pretty rather gratifying. Hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, spelunking, etc... Strange how I can relate to a lot of the real "hobbies" prov(s) have. If time is short, I catch a movie. If I've got a lot of time, I travel and explore places I've never been to. Places like Butan or other relatively non-hobby oriented places in the world. And yes, they do exist.
2.) If I'm getting away for hobbying purposes, I'd recommend any of the already suggested places, DR if I wanted to stay within the same continent, Tijuana for even closer action. But since I reside in NY, I'd say a trip to Montreal usually leaves me satisfied, considering the prices & activities available. SEA(Southeast Asia) is another great destination granted you've got the budget and time to do it. The only issue with SEA is the cost of airfare, everything else is relatively similar to DR or other South American countries. Food, Accommodations, Tourist Spot(perfect for an excuse), etc... are all pretty low in cost. If you've got an SO in tow, then it may raise some eyebrows but nothing that a good excuse cannot cover.
So it really depends on your needs and what your looking to get out of the experience.