See my above post for a #1 reccomendation. Banff could be good for your mountain experience. The Canadian Rockies are amazing in that area, there are also a couple of hot springs. Fairmont is nice, but north of there, there is a place that is right in a canyon, the drive through there is amazing, I wish I could remember the name of the place.... Anyhow, there are I think four National/Provincial(Canadian) parks right in that area. You could even start down in Glacier Park(amazing hiking there), and work your way north. I'm from that area just south of the border and the whole area is incredible. If you ever get serious about a trip there, let me know and I'll check into a few things and let you know some "inside info" if I can. Also, I thought Maine was very cool, I'd like to go back there and take advantage of the coastline. I was stationed at a small base that is actually in Arcadia National Park, but it was winter, I was a seaman, and I didn't have my own car, so I squandered the awesome opportunity. I did drink alot of cognac though($20 a bottle Hennessy)....so it wasn't a total waste I guess. My cousin had his wedding in Hartford, that seemed like a pretty nice area. So yeah, there's some ideas for you.