[melling]

Any project like that is going to be a lot of work. It would probably turn into many man years. Sure, do it if you want. Time is your most valuable asset. Choose wisely.

Since Antigua isn't too far off the beaten path, let me throw out Colombia.

Spend the night in a hammock near the ocean.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Tayrona_National_Park

Party into the night:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/northwest-colombia/mede...