Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have enjoyed a romantic holiday.

The “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” co-stars, who are believed to have been dating for around a year, spent a week in the luxurious private resort of Cayo Espanto, off the coast of Belize.

The Hollywood pair kept a low-profile during their break, preferring to spend time away from other holidaymakers scuba-diving and having picnics on the beach.

A source told America’s OK! magazine: “They enjoyed their privacy.”

Penelope and Javier also splashed out on several private helicopter rides which flew them to their romantic outings.

This is not the first holiday the Spanish stars have enjoyed together. Last October, they fueled romance rumors after they were seen in the Maldives.

Although the pair have since be spotted holding hands and hugging, Penelope and Javier have refused to comment on their relationship.

However, last month 34-year-old Penelope revealed she has never been happier. She said: “I have to tell you, my private life is at its best.”

When pressed on her romance with 39-year-old Javier, Penelope said: “If you want to know more about him, then please ask him. I am not going to say any more. I never discuss my personal life.”

Penelope Cruz has confessed she doesn’t understand how she passed her school exams because she never studied.The “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” actress – who is reportedly engaged to actor Javier Bardem – was stunned with her high school success because she never applied herself in class.

She said: “I was good in school, but I was surprised because I didn’t put too much time in studying.”

“I was always dreaming about the things I wanted to do when I was older, like acting. I still don’t know why or how I passed, because I literally put no time in.”

Penelope, who locks lips with Scarlett Johansson in Woody Allen’s new movie, insists she liked going to school and learning new things.

She added: “I did actually enjoy every subject. Except mathematics!”

The 34-year-old Spanish beauty recently revealed she struggles to control her “inner beast,” who threatens to ruin any achievements in her life.

She explained: “I’m always finding very tricky and hidden ways to sabotage any beautiful moment.”

“And it’s something so internal that I don’t think even my friends or family can catch me doing it.”

Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz is reportedly set to exchange wedding vows with actor beau Javier Bardem, later this year.

According to the sources, Bardem had proposed Cruz during a recent romantic vacation in France and the couple is planning to tie the knot.

Bardem’s pals have also revealed that the actors mother Pilar had asked him to make his relationship official.

“Pilar took her son aside and told him, ‘What’s the matter with you? She’s perfect! You love her, she loves you. Get married,’” Contactmusic quoted a pal as telling National Enquirer.

The duo had started dating last year (07) after shooting for Woody Allen movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona in Spain.