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Lisa McLoughlin

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson pack on the PDA during romantic Costa Rica getaway

Zara McDermott (L) and Louis Tomlinson (R) - (ES Composite)

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson looked completely smitten as they shared a romantic getaway in Costa Rica.

The couple made their relationship official in March, and recently went “Instagram official” after months of speculation.

Earlier this month, the former One Direction star, 33, showed his support for Zara, 28, with a heartfelt comment on a social media post about editing her latest documentary, writing: “Proud of you x.”

The pair first attracted attention when they were seen together at The Suffolk in Aldeburgh, and further fueled romance rumours by posting near-identical photos from a Stereophonics concert in Los Angeles, indicating they attended the gig together.

Louis and Zara were later seen enjoying a low-key lunch date in the States, and were spotted sharing a kiss outside a luxury holiday rental.

Now, in what seems to be another romantic gesture, Louis, who is currently in Costa Rica working on his new album, reportedly flew Zara 5,000 miles to join him for the tropical retreat.

Zara McDermott pictured at the Brits earlier this year (PA Wire)

New images obtained by The Sun show the couple looking enamoured as they shared a kiss at the Banana Beach Restaurant by the ocean.

One photograph captured Zara with her arms wrapped around Louis’ neck as they leaned in for a kiss, while another moment showed the two happily chatting.

The couple was also seen relaxing together, scrolling through their phones as they enjoyed each other’s company.

Earlier in their trip, the couple was allegedly approached by fans for selfies, with Louis happily obliging.

When one fan asked if Zara wanted to be in the photo too, she reportedly responded saying: “You guys get a picture. Don’t worry about me, just get one with him.”

Their romance surfaced just months after Zara ended her five-year relationship with Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 32.

The couple parted ways shortly after Sam returned from filming I’m A Celeb: Unpacked in Australia.

Last week, Louis’s younger sister Lottie Tomlinson shared her thoughts on her brother’s new relationship, revealing that the family have welcomed her with open arms.

“Yeah, she is amazing and they are really happy. I’m really happy for him,” Lottie, 26, told The Mirror at a launch for her newest beauty venture Adored by...

She also joked to the publication that Zara might “hopefully” be up for babysitting duties, as she is mum to two-year-old son Lucky and five month old baby Flossie with partner Lewis Burton.

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