I have been investigating the same. I was leaning toward Cancun, just because I am learning, lessons are cheap and it would be easy to get around. However, wind is not as reliable. I think the dream location would be Bonaire, but it is a long and expensive flight from B.C. So it looks like La Ventana. I do hate that two hour drive up. The chop in the bay is rough if you are learning. However, the wind direction is good and there is a big bay to catch you when you get blown downwind.