Love is definitely in the salty air for Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini, who have been caught living their best beach life at an exclusive Turks & Caicos resort this week. The “Outer Banks” heartthrob and country music sensation are giving us all the vacation envy we didn’t know we needed.
The picture-perfect couple was spotted soaking up the Caribbean sun at the ultra-luxurious Amanyara resort, where villas start at a cool $3,000 per night. Ballerini, 31, stunned in a minimalist white bikini paired with a flowing sarong that caught the ocean breeze just right, while Stokes, 32, showcased his “Outer Banks”-ready physique in simple board shorts that had fellow beachgoers doing double-takes.
“They looked totally in love — couldn’t keep their hands off each other,” revealed one hotel guest who was enjoying a honeymoon of their own. “During dinner, they were feeding each other bites of dessert and laughing. It was cute without being over-the-top, you know? Just genuinely into each other.”
Paparazzi caught the lovebirds engaging in all the classic tropical vacation activities: lounging by infinity pools with matching fruity drinks, attempting paddleboarding (with Ballerini taking a few adorable tumbles into the crystal-clear water), and taking sunset strolls along the pristine beaches with fingers firmly intertwined.
While the pair has been publicly dating since early 2023 after Ballerini’s divorce from fellow country artist Morgan Evans, this marks their first documented tropical getaway together. The timing seems perfect as both stars wrap up busy professional schedules – Stokes recently completed filming the fifth season of Netflix’s hit show, while Ballerini just concluded the North American leg of her “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” tour.
Neither has posted explicit couple photos from paradise, but eagle-eyed fans quickly connected the dots when both shared Instagram stories with the same distinctive turquoise waters and resort architecture tagged within hours of each other. Ballerini’s cryptic caption “found my peace and my person 🌊” sent her fan base into a frenzy of romantic speculation.
The vacation snapshots have ignited a social media firestorm, with #KelseaChaseVacation trending on TikTok as fans create edit compilations set to Ballerini’s love songs. “This is what ‘The Little Things’ was written about,” commented one fan, referencing one of Ballerini’s recent hits rumored to be about her relationship with Stokes.
Their romance has been a refreshing example of celebrity relationship transparency – neither hiding from the public eye nor oversharing for attention. The cross-genre coupling initially raised eyebrows among fans of both stars, but their authentic connection quickly won over even the most skeptical observers.
“They give me hope that rebounds can actually be upgrades,” tweeted one fan, while another commented, “Chase looking at Kelsea the way John B looks at Sarah Cameron is EVERYTHING.”
With Stokes set to begin press for his upcoming thriller film and Ballerini heading into studio sessions for her next album, this tropical interlude seems like the perfect chance for the couple to reconnect before their hectic schedules resume.
If their beachside bliss is any indication, this might be one Hollywood romance with staying power. And based on those paddleboard photos, they’ve clearly mastered the art of balance – both on the water and in their relationship.Retry
