GEMMA Collins, 40, has flown off on a surprising New Year’s holiday with fiancé Rami Hawash.
The couple have taken a big new step in their relationship by jetting off to Israel, with Rami’s adorable son Tristan in tow.
While other stars have opted for Dubai or Barbados for their Christmas breaks this year, Gemma and Rami’s chosen destination has a sweet meaning behind it.
Rami, 48, is from Israel, and a source explained to The Sun: “Rami wants to introduce Gemma to his roots and his family that still live there, so they're spending New Year there – it's a big step in their relationship for him to introduce her to everyone ahead of their wedding next year.”
Last year, the couple rang in the New Year in Israel and Gemma was able to see Rami’s family for the first time in 10 years.
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Gemma said at the time: “He wants to take me to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. He's from Israel, and I've always wanted to go.
"Madonna's been there, so many people have been there. I've got lots of Jewish friends as well and everyone always tells me how amazing it is.
“I haven't seen Rami's family for nearly 10 years. It's going to be really nice. Now I'm getting older, I like to be a bit of a tourist. I would love to see Bethlehem. I'm really excited, so that's my Christmas present."
Since heading off ahead of New Year, Gemma has shared a peek inside the trip, including a snap of the ocean captioned: “Vitamin SEA.”
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She also shared a sweet snap of Rami holding hands with his tot while by the beach, and photos of the delicious food they were tucking into while away.
Gemma and Rami first dated in 2011, enjoying an on-off romance for three years before splitting in 2014.
They got engaged in 2013 when he proposed by hiding a diamond ring in a Christmas pudding.
They briefly reconnected in 2017, but Gemma was back with James Argent soon after. However, she called time on that rocky relationship for good in 2020.
Last year, it was revealed Gemma and Rami had been secretly dating for six months and things have gone from strength to strength between the pair since.
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