'Cruise' by Florida Georgia Line

Alright, this was THE song of summer 2012 and continues to be a summertime favorite as you put on your sunglasses, hop in the car, and cruise along with the windows down on a warm summer day. Every time I hear this song, I think of summer!

'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond

This song reminds me a many settings as it is a traditional song played at Penn State football games. It's a fan favorite sing-along that pretty much everyone knows. At the beach resort that my family and I usually go to, this song is always played. It always puts me in a feel-good, relaxed kinda mood!

'Margaritaville' by Jimmy Buffet

A classic beach song especially if you go down south to a beach. My family and I go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina every summer where there is a Margaritaville so we play this song on repeat for the whole vacation.

'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet

This one goes right along with Margaritaville as this song is played throughout vacation with my family quite a bit too. The idea it always being five o'clock somewhere makes me think of time coming to a stop on vacation. On vacation, we are not in a rush to get anywhere because it is all about taking time to relax and not be on a time schedule.

'Kokomo' by The Beach Boys

Going to the beach? Then, The Beach Boys seem like a fitting artist to listen to. Whenever going on vacation, I always try to find music that my whole family can vibe to and this just happens to be one of them as my mom and dad enjoy it. I know, it's a little old, but once again, it's a classic!

'This is How We Roll' by Florida Georgia Line

And another Florida Georgia Line song! Honestly, all Florida Georgia Line music gets me in the summer mood. I think country music in general is great for the summer time as I have gotten more and more into country especially over the last year thanks to my friends. This song is just another one of those kick back, feel good, hanging out with friends and having a good time kinda song.

'Vacation' by The Go-Go's

Obviously this song is a must for a vacation because it is literally titled 'Vacation'. This 80's summer hit talks about the excitement of getting away by going on vacation while tying in a summer love fling. The energy in this song makes it a peppy, upbeat song that is perfect for a summer vacay playlist!