Eamonn Holmes has ‘plans for MORE holidays’ with Katie Alexander

Eamonn Holmes is believed to be planning more luxury holidays with new girlfriend Katie Alexander following a romantic freebie cruise around the Mediterranean.  

The former This Morning host, 64, and relationship counsellor Katie, 42, confirmed they were dating shortly after his separation from wife Ruth Langsford was confirmed in May. 

And Eamonn has been discussing his future plans with GBNews colleagues, according to The Sun.

One employee told the publication: ‘Eamonn’s lined up lots more cruises with Katie for the near future- it’s become something they’re both really looking forward to.’

They added: ‘It became a bit of a sticking point between them as Eamonn has always had a passion for exploring new places.

Eamonn Holmes is believed to be planning more luxury holidays with new girlfriend Katie Alexander following a romantic freebie cruise around the Mediterranean 

The former This Morning host, 64, who shocked the nation when him and ex Ruth Langsford went their separate ways, and his counsellor girlfriend, 42, confirmed that they were dating just a few weeks back

‘Now, with Katie, Eamonn feels he can really embrace that side of life again. He’s eager to make up for the years he felt he missed out on.’

They then revealed that Eamonn allegedly used to say Ruth did not like to travel and didn’t enjoy travelling on a boat or a plane.

The Northern Irishman and divorcee Katie, who is a mother of three, first ignited a friendship with the TV presenter in 2015 through Twitter.

Her counselling specialities include ‘affairs and betrayals’ as well as ‘separation and divorce’.    

MailOnline has contacted Eamonn’s representatives for a comment.

As exclusively revealed by the Daily Mail, Eamonn and Katie most recent holiday was a cruise which was in fact a ‘freebie’. 

He was given it after signing a lucrative deal to be ambassador for the giant holiday company Not Just Travel. 

In return for the perk, the television anchor was obliged to film content for the firm’s social media platforms while enjoying the break courtesy of its cruise arm, Virgin Voyages, on a ship called The Scarlet Lady.

And their relationship has appeared to be bursting with romance as Eamonn has been bragging about his future plans with his GBNews pals, according to The Sun

‘While it looked like Eamonn had whisked Katie off on a no-expense-spared trip away, it didn’t actually cost him a penny,’ explains a travel insider.

‘It was part of his deal with Not Just Travel so, if anything, he was actually paid to go – which was very fortuitous indeed, especially because he could take a plus one with him.

‘There was an element of work,’ adds the source. ‘Eamonn had to film some segments to promote the company. But the fact he didn’t pay certainly lessens the whole idea it was a romantic trip away.

‘Katie didn’t seem to mind though, it was a lovely, sunny break for her as they enjoy their first throes of love.’

Indeed that was evident, particularly when Eamonn was seen cheekily touching Katie’s bottom while sitting in his wheelchair in Ibiza.

The couple were also pictured in Barcelona airport as well as when they arrived back at Heathrow.

It was a seven-day getaway, marketed as a visit to the ‘Irresistible Med and Rome’ and starting with Eamonn, 64, and Katie, 42, flying out to Barcelona where they boarded the ship.

From there, they sailed to Toulon on southern France’s Mediterranean coast, then Marina di Carrara – a scenic spot between Tuscany and Liguria on Italy’s north coast. 

After a stop-off there they sailed down to Civitavecchia, 40 miles north of Rome which still has its old Roman dock, built in the second century.

Since Langsford announced their split in May, Alexander has been visiting Holmes at his home in Kingston, Surrey, where he now lives after leaving the £2million marital home he shared with Ruth some ten miles away.

Initially, the romance was kept a secret, but their cruise together has most definitely put it on the map.

The Northern Irishman and divorcee Katie, who is a mother of three, first ignited a friendship with the TV presenter in 2015 through Twitter

And no one will have been more pleased at the turn of events than bosses at Not Just Travel, who are said to be ‘thrilled’ that Alexander accompanied him.

‘The deal was Eamonn, but having his new girlfriend definitely made the whole holiday far more interesting from a marketing point of view,’ says an industry insider.

‘Her being there will have raised the profile of the firm so much – money can’t buy that kind of publicity.

‘Signing Eamonn up and giving him this trip has been worth every single penny.’