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.
Most of Spain's border is surrounded by ocean; it is connected to the rest of Europe only by France to the northeast, and Portugal to the west. Spain is best known for its bullfighing, but there are scores of other reasons to visit: The Rock of Gibraltar, its many beautiful National Parks, fine art, castles, beaches, golfing, museums and shopping.
This island is Australia's third largest, only a short flight or ferry trip from the mainland. The abundance of native flora and fauna are unthreatened due to its remoteness. Sea lions basking in the sun and penguins promenading are a spectacle to see. PirKangaroo Island, often described as Australia’s "Galápagos," is a wildlife sanctuary and nature lover's paradise located off the coast of South Australia.
Whether you are in D.C. on business or vacation, you'll find that it's a fascinating city that is full of history, art, theatre, and dramatic monuments.
