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Alabama: China - Who says people from the South don't travel? Instead of Canada or Mexico, Alabamians are more apt to hop on a flight to the Great Wall. 

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Alaska: Philippines - There are roughly 60,000 self-identified Pacific Islanders in Alaska, with Filipinos making up 50% of that denomination. Filipinos are the largest minority group in Anchorage.

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Arizona: Canada - It looks like Arizonians are swapping out the crimson red rocks and scorching heat for white-capped peaks and crystal-clear mountain lakes.

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Arkansas: El Salvador - Arkansans are ditching the grits of the South for good ol' Central American pupusas.

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California: Philippines - Despite California having the largest Mexican-American population in the country—not to mention sheer proximity—more Californians travel to the Philippines. Who knew?

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Colorado: Mexico - People from Colorado have had their fair share of ski slopes and are heading toward the beach.

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Connecticut: Jamaica - When you think of Connecticut, usually golf courses and polo shirts come to mind. However the people from this eastern state channel their inner Rastafarian on vacation.

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Delaware: Jamaica - People in this tiny state on the Atlantic ocean also move toward warmer waters in the Caribbean on their time off.

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Florida: Colombia - Despite what you may have seen in 'Narcos,' Colombia's safety has gone up remarkably in recent years, and it has become a popular tourist destination that Floridians are catching on.

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Georgia: Jamaica - Though Georgians have beaches of their own, they book a flight straight to the Caribbean when they can.

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Hawaii: Japan - The Japanese in Hawaii is the second largest ethnic group, comprising almost half of the state's population. It comes as little surprise then that Hawaiians would make the long flight for a family reunion.

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Idaho: Mexico - Whether it's to see ancient Mayan ruins or to relax at a beach resort, people from Idaho tend to go south of the border when they're on holiday.

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Illinois: United Arab Emirates - Illinoisans are swapping out their own Chicago skyscrapers for the towering skylines of Dubai.

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Indiana: Bahamas - This land-locked midwestern state is looking for a break from farmland with stunning beaches and palm trees.

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Iowa: Mexico - Iowans are leaving corn fields for corn tortillas.

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Kansas: Germany - Instead of going for a beach resort escape, Kansans are more interested in exploring European culture, or maybe it's just the bratwurst. Who knows?!

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Kentucky: Bahamas - Who needs the Kentucky Derby when you can take a horseback ride on a pristine white sand beach?

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Louisiana: Honduras - Despite being far closer to Mexico, people from this southern state are leaving the jazz and Cajun food behind and getting a taste of Central America.

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Maine: Bahamas - Mainers are leaving the cold northern Atlantic Ocean for the warm turquoise waters down south.

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Maryland: Peru - Instead of opting to visit Europe or the Caribbean, Marylanders would rather trek through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.

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Massachusetts: United Kingdom - Despite the age-old dispute of dumping British tea into the Boston harbor, the people of Massachusetts seem to have no more bad blood with the UK and are visiting en masse. 

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Michigan: China - People from this midwestern state bordering the Great Lakes use their time off to have an adventure on the other side of the world.

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Minnesota: Mexico - Minnesotans are abandoning the frigid winter temperatures and soaking up the sun in Mexico.

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Mississippi: Guatemala - People are dipping out of Mississippi and heading to this mountainous country rich with Mayan culture.

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Missouri: Germany - Missourians are leaving the jazz clubs of St. Louis for the castles and forests of western Europe.

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Montana: Costa Rica - People from this northwestern state are no stranger to cold winters, so a tropical oasis in the Costa Rican rain forest is certainly a nice change of pace.

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Nebraska: Guatemala - Nebraskans are ditching the flat expansive plains for towering volcanoes and colorful colonial architecture.

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Nevada: Philippines - Despite having on of the highest Mexican-American populations in the country, Nevadans are instead hopping on flights to Southeast Asia.

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New Hampshire: Aruba - Crystal-clear water and flamingos prancing along the beach understandably calls to people from this small East Coast state.

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New Jersey: India - New Jersey has the highest Indian-American population percentage in the country at 3.32%.

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New Mexico: Costa Rica - People from this dry southwestern state are finding the perfect escape in the lush lands of Costa Rica.

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New York: United Arab Emirates - New Yorkers are leaving one cityscape for another, visiting Dubai's gleaming towers in their free time.

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North Carolina: Bahamas - Despite North Carolina having some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, the people just can't get enough of jaw-dropping Caribbean waters.

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North Dakota: Mexico - People from this midwestern state dominated by the Great Plains are looking to our southern neighbor for a tropical getaway.

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Ohio: Germany - Instead of watching a Cavaliers game, Ohioans are hopping on planes to explore western Europe.

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Oklahoma: Mexico - People from Oklahoma are leaving the plains for diverse landscapes of mountains, deserts, jungles, and, of course, beaches.

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Oregon: Mexico - Oregonians are taking a break from the mountains and getting lost in Latin America instead.

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Pennsylvania: Jamaica - People from this East Coast state want nothing more than to kick back in a hammock underneath a palm tree for their vacation.

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Rhode Island: Aruba - What could be better than a Caribbean getaway in the paradise of Aruba? Rhode Islanders couldn't think of anything either.

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South Carolina: Bahamas - South Carolinians are leaving their own marshy islands for the turquoise, warm water of the Bahamas.

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South Dakota: Guatemala - People from South Dakota may have Mount Rushmore, but Guatemala has the Mayan ruins of Tikal. 

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Tennessee: United Kingdom - People from Tennessee would rather take in a view of Big Ben than tropical beaches.

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Texas: India - Texas has one of the highest Indian-American populations in the country. Plus, how can Texans resist seeing the Taj Mahal and eating a plate of chicken tikka masala?

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Utah: Mexico - While people from Utah might love the endless expanse of red rocks in Moab, the beaches and delicious spicy food south of the border is calling their name.

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Vermont: Costa Rica - The people of this northeastern state are soaking up the tropical climate and exotic animals in Costa Rica when they book a vacation.

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Virginia: Jamaica - Virginians may have a lush landscape of their own, but the Caribbean is simply irresistible.

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Washington: Philippines - People from this northwestern state are opting for an escape in Southeast Asia when they book their vacation.

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West Virginia: Haiti - Instead of going to a resort in Aruba or Jamaica, people from West Virginia are going to this less-developed Caribbean country.

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Wisconsin: Bahamas - Who could resist visiting a place where swimming with adorable pigs is a thing? Clearly not people from Wisconsin.

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Wyoming: Thailand - People from Wyoming are leaving Yellowstone National Park to explore the royal palaces and tropical beaches of Thailand.

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