If you are tired of the standard vacations to popular tourist cities and destinations, and have vowed to find an alternative to standing in seemingly endless lines waiting for rides or to be seated at restaurants, it’s important to know that such exotic locales do exist. Sure, you could always take a cruise, but odds are you are going to end up in one of those crowded tourist cities you are looking to avoid in the end. That’s not even factoring in the cruise ship itself, which depending on its size may be crowded in its own right, and that’s a crowd that will be hard to avoid when you are out at sea.

What you need is to find a hidden spot in the mountains, where the crowds are at a minimum and you can kick back and relax while enjoying everything that the resort has to offer. Let’s take a look at four hidden spots in the mountains that would make excellent destination trips for your next vacation.

The first of our four mountain hideaways is the Tall Timber Mountain Resort located in Durango, Colorado. Tucked inside the San Juan National Rain Forest, the five star rated Tall Timber offers beautiful accommodations as well as activities such as fishing in mountain streams, hiking serene mountain trails, and swimming in a stunning natural waterfall.  Throw in personalized service for you and up to 30 of your guests and you have yourself one terrific experience waiting for you.

The Park City Mountain Resort is the second stop on our tour. Located 36 miles away from the Salt Lake International Airport in Park City, Utah, the Park City Mountain Resort is highly rated for its beautiful terrain, programs for families, and its terrific variety of summer activities.

If you are looking for a spot that is a little smaller than other resorts, yet still offers a very rewarding experience, then our third selection might be right up your alley. The Red Lodge Mountain Resort in Montana is great for skiing and snowboarding, and the small town with big hospitality makes for a very welcome environment.

Last on our list, but certainly not the least, The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm in Charlottesville, Virginia is a quiet getaway with a scenic touch that is perfect for romantic weekends. From the beautiful surrounding mountains to the nearby Shenandoah National Park, this quaint location has much to offer.

Any one of these locations will certainly provide you with that change of pace that you are looking for when planning your next trip. If these don’t float your boat, head on over here for other great information on vacation spots!