The saddest time of the year is approaching. It’s the end of summer. While there are plenty of things to look forward to in the fall and winter, this sun-worshipper goes into a mild depression over the changing of seasons.

My summer in Europe brought me to the French Riviera, Sweden’s midsummer, the topaz Amalfi Coast of Italy, the Greek islands, three different sailing trips on The Yacht Week and the Tomorrowland Music Festival. I even moved to the coast of Croatia praying the sun might treat me to a few more weeks of summer.

Those sun-soaked memories will live on forever in the music that was the soundtrack to my summer.

I’ve put together a nearly 5-hour long summer soundtrack with some of my favorite songs for sailing, sunbathing or sipping a cocktail by the pool. I hope that it takes you to a sunny place or a special memory and puts a smile on your face like it does for me. Now, press play, sit back and relax!

Long live summer!

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