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ByEleanor Magill / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49893) Image: AI-GENERATED ## The Beach Chill Sun-warmed days and a holiday pace that requires nothing of you – this playlist is made for long lunches, late swims and the kind of afternoons that quietly drift into relaxed evenings. ## The City Escape A soundtrack for walking everywhere and going out most nights. Polished but relaxed, these are the tracks that will carry you from morning coffee to dinner reservations. ## The Country Reset Unrushed mornings, open windows and nowhere to be. Calm, grounding and gently nostalgic, this playlist is designed to slow things down and help you switch off. ## The Road Trip For early starts, empty roads and golden-hour arrivals. 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