Definitely not the States or Middle/South America or Africa or Asia or Russia or the Stans.
So Europe. Suggest mainland rather than an island for those who, for whatever reason, prefer not to fly and like the ability to leave at any time without anyone else's permission.
Portugal hasn't been mentioned, though it has stunning beaches, legal Jah Weed, and is used to visitors.
I'm okay with any first world location. Somewhere near beaches or other tourist attractions (i.e. Paris) preferred.
I think you "anywhere but the US" guys are a little optimistic about the situation in most EU countries. Whatever you're afraid of the US government about, the EU is just as bad - a little better in some aspects, and a little worse in others.
Paris is not a first world place mate. Nor england or, well, quite a few places these days.
Went to Paris recently, went to see that tower thingy they have. It was surrounded by a glass wall (i presume bulletproof). There is airport level security just to get in, and if you want to go up the tower there is another security check. There were soldiers inside too. Don't think I was supposed to see them but I wandered off to look at a pool of water and there they were. No-bullshit soldiers too, armed to the teeth and not a smile to be seen.
They are scared shitless. It's a powder keg.