TOWIE’S James Lock and Megan Barton Hanson have taken their romance to the next level by jetting off on their first holiday together.
The former Love Island star and the Essex TV favourite have headed off on a festive getaway to New York ahead of Christmas.
The new couple, who made their romance official in October, are enjoying a romantic break complete with festive trips to Time Square and watch the New York Knicks play.
Megan and James have kept their millions of adoring fans updated on social media, posting a flurry of loved-up snaps and clips.
The pair looked happier than ever as they cosied up for an Instagram Story in the Big Apple – before heading to central park as well as ice skating at the Rockerfeller Centre.
The lovebirds took a stroll through the city and shared some a sweet smooch in the middle of Time Squar before heading out for a fancy dinner.
James could be seen smiling wide for the camera as Megan happily snapped pics of her new beau, looking stylish in a black coat and dark glasses.
Megan and James posed for a mirror selfie as they headed back to the hotel, showing off the Love Islanders chic brown coat and designer bag.
The pair then enjoyed a boozy pit stop and later shared snaps of them tucking into their breakfast at a swanky restaurant.
Over the weekend, they headed to watch the New York Knicks basketball team play the Denver Nuggets, sitting up front and close by the court.
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Gay Times Honours in central London earlier this week after flying back from the States.
The pair went Instagram official with their relationship last month.
Just days after HOAR revealed the pair shared a passionate kiss on a night out in October, the two confirmed their romance on social media.
Since then the pair have enjoyed a number of romantic date nights and documented their love for each other on Instagram.
Last month James Lock finally admitted his feelings for the beauty.
They met while filming the reality series Ex On The Beach earlier this year.
Appearing on TOWIE: The Official After Party, the starspoke for the first time about his blossoming new relationship.
The 34-year-old said he “really likes” the Love Island star – but insists he wants to take things slow.
Asked how is love life is going by host Bobby Norris, James said: “It’s a tricky one. At the minute I’m seeing someone who I really like. It’s going really well. We’re taking it slow.
“With the industry we’re in you have to take it slow, there’s so many pressures. There’s pressures in any relationship but with what we’re doing it’s like a catalyst.
“You’re under a magnifying glass. It’s intensified, which makes things harder. We’re enjoying each other’s company.”
Days before Megan and her new man couldn’t take their hands off each other on a romantic date in London.
The new couple put on a steamy display in the street with Megan grabbing the Towie hunk’s bum as he pulled her in close for a kiss.
Megan – who shot to fame on the fourth season of Love Island in 2018 – has previously been linked to Chelcee Grimes, Demi Sims and Wes Nelson.
