After a crazy year together, the TV stars are more loved-up than ever.
But this pair’s long-distance relationship means they struggle to be in the same county for long, let alone the same house.
So a five-day “just the two of us” reset with Jet2holidays on Antalya’s Turquoise Coast was just the ticket.
Actress Katie McGlynn, 31, best known for her role as Sinead in Coronation Street, lives in Manchester, while her other half, former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment, 34, lives in Hertfordshire, where he is focused on growing his angling business.
‘The place was incredible, right on its own beach’
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The couple’s Jet2holiday promised five uninterrupted days of fun and relaxation.
Set in pine forests and close to the upscale town of Belek, their luxury hotel had its own private beach, golf course and spa – not to mention a choice of 11 restaurants.
Their holiday got off to a great start. “Getting through the airport went smoothly and the flight and transfers were seamless,” says Ricky.
Once at the hotel, Katie and Ricky were greeted with glasses of chilled champagne and a platter of nibbles.
“The place was incredible, right on its own beach,” says Katie.
TV’s cutest couple, Corrie’s Katie McGlynn and former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment, enjoy time together at last on the Turkish Riviera
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Stepping out ... Ricky and Katie get ready for a stroll in Antalya’s old town Kaleiçi
Ricky & Katie
Aye aye, Captain … Ricky on the Manavgat river cruise
Ready for a pamper session, next morning they headed for an authentic Turkish bath (hamam) experience.
“It was the hottest sauna I’ve ever been in!” says Ricky with a laugh. “We felt amazing afterwards, though – and then we had a mud treatment together. It was hilarious.”
“And our skin was amazingly soft afterwards,” says Katie.
Post spa, they headed to centuries-old Zincirli Han in Antalya, a feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds, to enjoy a light lunch of Turkish-Mediterranean cooking.
That evening, dinner was a relaxed meal at one of the hotel’s gorgeous restaurants, followed by a stroll on the beach under the stars.
Thanks to Jet2holidays’ knowledgeable and friendly in-resort customer helpers, Katie and Ricky discovered lots of different and exciting things to do.
Aye aye, Captain ... Ricky on the Manavgat River cruise
The holiday pace changed up a gear the next morning, with a 4x4 excursion through pine forests into the hills. “This was one of my favourite days,” says Ricky.
They drove high into the hills, before stopping at the Uçansu Waterfall. Ricky couldn’t resist a dip in the pools nearby. “I think he regretted it,” laughs Katie. “The water was freezing!”
Ricky warmed up on the drive into the nearby Taurus Mountains to a hilltop village for traditional Turkish tea.
After returning to the hotel, they were whisked away to one of the most extraordinary dining experiences they’d ever had – in the depths of the ocean!
There, the pair enjoyed an incredible seafood feast in a concept aquarium restaurant.
“I’ve never been anywhere like it,” says Ricky. “The food was as stunning as the setting.”
After lunch, they wandered through Antalya before getting ready for the evening.
“I’m sorted in 20 minutes,” says Ricky. “So I sat out on the balcony with a cold beer while Katie got ready.
“Even though we each had a 22kg luggage allowance, I noticed some of her clothes seeped into my cases.
“I did a sneaky repack of her stuff – Katie always has to pack everything, just in case.”
They headed out for an easy dinner in a restaurant in Kaleiçi – Antalya’s old quarter – famed for its mezze dishes.
Next morning, it was time for a cruise by traditional Turkish gulet boat along the Manavgat River, which curves around the base of the Taurus Mountains, to the Manavgat Waterfall.
“That was my favourite part of the trip,” says Katie. “We were first on the boat, so it was just the two of us for a while. We had a bite and a few drinks looking out over the water.”
The trip took them along turquoise waters to where the river meets the Mediterranean Sea.
“We stopped for a paddle and a swim,” says Katie. “It was a beautiful sandy beach and the water was perfect.”
Back at the hotel, they headed to the poolside restaurant for a delicious dinner as the sun went down, followed by a slice of cake under the moonlight. “We both love a bit of cake,” says Katie.
The following day, it was time for a tour of the region’s other wonders: the historical sites of Perge and Aspendos, and then the Kurşunlu Waterfall.
“Our guide was brilliant, we learned a lot,” says Ricky. There was even time for an early evening stroll around the lovely little old town in the nearby resort of Side.
Too soon, it was time to head home. Jet2holidays is known for its reliability and the pair’s flight and transfers went without a hitch.
“It all went brilliantly. We had such a wonderful time that we’re already planning to go back,” Katie says.
In the swing of things … Katie captures the holiday mood
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Up close ... The couple share a moment at the Kurşunlu Waterfall
After dark ... Katie and Ricky turn up the style for dinner poolside
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