Definitely also USA but maybe not Florida - save that for vacations. I like my snowy winters too much.
I used to live in New England and that was nice, but I've also spent a lot of time in Virginia/North Carolina as well.
If I was going to live in a city, it would definitely be Chicago. I love that place!
As a gift, you can become an expert at any skill - languages, instruments, crafts, sports etc. What would it be?