‘Wow this looks amazing' cry fans as Ireland AM star jets off on ‘heavenly' sun holiday with wife
The Virgin Media host and his wife Jenny McCarthy flew over to Mallorca last weekend to spend some quality time together.
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Jenny and Martin are enjoying their holiday in Mallorca
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Jenny and Martin shared snippets of their trip on Instagram
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Martin and Jenny went on a boat trip today
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The pair are staying in Port de Sóller, which is a stunning village located on the northwest coast of the Spanish island.
Jenny and Martin have been sharing snippets of their getaway so far over on Instagram.
They showed off the stunning views from the balcony of the four-star hotel, Hotel Salino Port Soller, they booked and gushed: "Our little break away... it's just heaven.
"Really looking forward to a few days of this pure bliss…"
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Yesterday, they got all dolled up to go out for a delicious meal in Restaurant Agapanto Flor de l'Amor.
Jenny looked gorgeous wearing a white and black polka-dot bardot dress and white wedges.
While Martin matched in a classic white long-sleeve shirt.
After some grub and a few shots of Sambuca, the pair raced back into their hotel room where a bottle of bubbly was waiting on ice for them to watch the Love Island final.
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Jenny took a hilarious video of Martin straddling the seat on their boat trip.
The popular presenter looked less than impressed and joked: "It's not like the ones we've been on before. We pedal it ourselves... I wouldn't be surprised."
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They were full of laughs in the next clip posted as they sped off on the boat to see the caves.
The Dubliners' friends and fans all loved their posts and flooded the comment section with well wishes.
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Emily wrote: "Oh enjoy guys, looking forward to following along."
'BEAUTIFUL'
Patsy remarked: "Looks beautiful, enjoy."
Mairead said: "Wow that looks amazing Jenny... it would do your soul good. Enjoy the break... you both need a switch off to chill."
Ann commented: "Looks gorgeous, enjoy!"
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Before jetting off on his holibops, Martin co-hosted Ireland AM last Sunday with Elaine Crowley and Siomha Ni Ruairc.
The hit breakfast show was missing from yesterday's TV schedule due to the bank holiday.
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