If you’re a culture aficionado living in a fairly young country like the United States, where ancient monuments dating back several millennia and charming cobbled towns are extremely rare, if not impossible, to come upon, Europe is likely to be on your travel radar this year. If you’ve been pondering where to go for that …

Have you also been dreaming of a balmy Southern European summer, with that youthful atmosphere, amazing culture, and of course, postcard-ready swimming spots with medieval castles for view just begging to be explored? Ibiza may sound like the most obvious pick, with its azure waters and year-round events, but if you’re looking for a Mediterranean …