Thank god it’s summer

jet van nieuwkerk

An overdose of Italy (and France and Spain), a morning run and definitely a glass of limoncello after dinner. Here it is: our Jet's vacation. “This summer I am going to take the ultimate relationship test, because I am going to set up a tent with my boy and then, if it works out, also sleep in it.”

Summer, when does it start for you?

“The start of the vacation is our traditional father-daughter trip to Nice. That’s why today feels extra heavy for me. That attack, that boulevard. That’s where we walk every year. It hits so close to home. I’m really a bit shaken by it.”

And what happens during such a weekend?

“As little as possible. We go to the gym in the morning, read magazines, books and lie on the beach for as long as we can. And of course, we love to eat, we both enjoy that a lot.’

What does your ideal vacation day look like?

“A hearty breakfast, preferably with fruit, yogurt, granola and a magazine, no rush. Then with a big bag of sunscreen, fruit and a Yahtzee game to the beach. Lunch with wine and also no rush. A little nap in the shade… Not much happens on such a day. And my phone is at the bottom of the beach bag. It’s even better if it stays in the hotel room, but I don’t know if I dare to do that. I really love beach shops and dresses, very bad for my wallet. So in an ideal world, my debit card is next to my phone in the hotel room, but in reality, I end up buying some nice dresses.”

What’s your summer drink?

“In Italy, it’s really a lot of Aperol Spritz, gin and tonic, limoncello and Sambuca. But I might regret that the next day…”

And your favorite meal on a warm day?

“A light, grilled fish fresh from the sea and further salads, oysters and fruit. I want a lot of color on my plate.”

What do you read in the summer?

“Vacation also really starts with stocking up on magazines at Schiphol. Almost everything comes with me, except for the gossip magazines. I do buy books, but they also come back untouched.”

What do you prefer to listen to while on your beach bed?

“I’m a huge top 40 junkie. I also use nice songs for my morning workout. Right now, I play Justin Timberlake’s ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ very often and very loudly.”