A traveler who has been to all 50 states shares the top 5 states first-time travelers to the US must visit

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Juneau, Alaska. Mendenhall Glacier Viewpoint with Fireweed in bloom.
Nicole Sunderland, a travel creator who has visited all 50 states, says Alaska is one of her favorite states.

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I put my dreams on hold for a stable career in finance. 6 years in, I gave up my 6-figure salary to move to Hawaii and start over.

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Adam Knorr.

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I took my mom to Hawaii's Kona Village resort for $1,765 a night — our stay was almost perfect

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An aerial view of the pool and beach at Rosewood's Kona Village resort.
I hope to return to Rosewood's Kona Village resort on Hawaii's Big Island soon.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

The 5 states with the longest life expectancies, and the 5 with the shortest

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The Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi has the lowest life expectancy in the US.

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The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked

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Aerial view of Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head Crater in the distance.
Hawaii was ranked the happiest state in the US.

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I paid $530 for one night in Hawaii's famous pink hotel. I was so excited, but I wouldn't stay there again.

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Royal Hawaiian Pink Hotel exterior
The Royal Hawaiian is a famous hotel in Hawaii.

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Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's incredible real estate portfolio includes properties in Silicon Valley, Japan, Hawaii, and more

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Larry Ellison is the cofounder and CTO of Oracle.

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Living with my parents in Hawaii helped me afford the most expensive state. It was the best option for me after graduating.

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Abby Sadoy wearing a hat in front of greenery in hawaii
The author is living with her parents to save for a down payment

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He's spent 5 years building a cabin in the woods in Hawaii to escape the Minnesota winters. Now, he's planning to move there for good.

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The interiors of the cabin have a dark green color theme.
The cozy interiors of the cabin.

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A Hawaii judge ordered the demolition of a house after a California woman bought a vacant plot, only to discover the building on her land

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A house being demolished
The judge ordered PJ's Construction to pay for the house's demolition. [The photo is for illustrative purposes only and does not show the house in question.]

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