Seven miles outside of historic Athens, the Greek coastal city of Piraeus lies upon the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea and is the largest passenger port in Europe, servicing nearly 20 million passengers per year.

Pompeii, Italy, is a mesmerizing time capsule that invites travelers to step back into the world of ancient Rome. Once a thriving city, Pompeii was abruptly buried under volcanic ash and pumice following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This tragic event preserved the city in remarkable detail, allowing visitors today to walk the cobbled streets and witness a snapshot of Roman life, from grand villas and bathhouses to bakeries and amphitheaters.

Warsaw is Poland's capital, as well as its largest city, with a population of over 1 1/2 million. It's main industries are machine building, iron and steel; with tourism slowly on the rise. It's a wonderful destination for those of Polish decent who would like to know more about their ancestry.

Only six and a half hours by jet from New York, Morocco nevertheless seems worlds and worlds away. Even the Moroccans think of their country, which lies on Africa's broad western shoulder, as a place apart: They refer to it as El Maghreb al Aqsa, the Farthest West, as indeed it is, of all the countries making up the Arab world.

Located in Oaxaca, Mexico, Huatulco is famous for its beaches and the sparkling blue water of surrounding bays.