EXCLUSIVE: Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos packs on the PDA with Lauren Sanchez during a hike on romantic St. Barts vacation – where they stopped for a trail-side kissing break
![Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, were pictured packing on some PDA while on vacation in St. Barts this week. Bezos, 57, and Sanchez, 51, were photographed on a hike with a small group of people, but the pair only appeared to have eyes for each other as they held hands and canoodled.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/19/52154885-0-image-a-8_1640289360845.jpg)
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, were pictured packing on some PDA while on vacation in St. Barts this week. Bezos, 57, and Sanchez, 51, were photographed on a hike with a small group of people, but the pair only appeared to have eyes for each other as they held hands and canoodled.
![As they continued their hike, Bezos slung an arm around Sanchez's shoulders as they kept up the PDA.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154487-10340355-Amazon_billionaire_Jeff_Bezos_and_his_partner_Lauren_Sanchez_wer-a-115_1640279846276.jpg)
As they continued their hike, Bezos slung an arm around Sanchez's shoulders as they kept up the PDA.
![Both dressed in sportswear and sneakers, they stopped to enjoy the view and share some kisses, during which Sanchez appeared to feel on Bezos's behind.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154459-10340355-Bezos_57_and_Sanchez_51_were_photographed_on_a_hike_on_the_Carib-a-118_1640279846317.jpg)
Both dressed in sportswear and sneakers, they stopped to enjoy the view and share some kisses, during which Sanchez appeared to feel on Bezos's behind.
![The pair held hands and seemed deep in conversation as they headed out for the day.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154499-10340355-The_pair_held_hands_and_seemed_deep_in_conversation_as_they_head-a-113_1640279846229.jpg)
The pair held hands and seemed deep in conversation as they headed out for the day.
![Sanchez was dressed to sweat for the outing, wearing a pair of black shorts and a matching low-cut crop top, as well as a pair of white sneakers. Prepared for temperature fluctuations, she also had a white sweater tied around her hips.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154497-10340355-They_were_with_a_small_group_of_people_but_the_pair_only_appeare-a-112_1640279846227.jpg)
Sanchez was dressed to sweat for the outing, wearing a pair of black shorts and a matching low-cut crop top, as well as a pair of white sneakers. Prepared for temperature fluctuations, she also had a white sweater tied around her hips.
![Even dressed up for a hike, she piled on accessories as well, including a white baseball cap, stacked bracelets, a moon necklace, and enormous diamond stud earrings.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154451-10340355-Sanchez_held_her_phone_in_her_hand_while_Bezos_wrapped_his_arm_a-a-114_1640279846263.jpg)
Even dressed up for a hike, she piled on accessories as well, including a white baseball cap, stacked bracelets, a moon necklace, and enormous diamond stud earrings.
![Meanwhile, Lauren's Amazon founder beau appeared to go from the beach to the trail and was wearing a black T-shirt with a pair of zebra striped shorts that looked like swim trunks.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154485-10340355-They_stopped_to_enjoy_the_view_and_share_some_kisses_during_whic-a-130_1640279846492.jpg)
Meanwhile, Lauren's Amazon founder beau appeared to go from the beach to the trail and was wearing a black T-shirt with a pair of zebra striped shorts that looked like swim trunks.
![A friend snapped a photo of the pair as they cuddled and kissed on a bench.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/18/52154533-10340355-A_friend_snapped_a_photo_of_the_pair_as_they_cuddled_on_a_bench-m-143_1640284404609.jpg)
A friend snapped a photo of the pair as they cuddled and kissed on a bench.
![The pair held hands while looking out over a scenic spot, with Bezos putting his hands on Sanchez's shoulders](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/19/52154489-0-The_pair_held_hands_while_looking_out_over_a_scenic_spot_with_Be-m-23_1640289523211.jpg)
The pair held hands while looking out over a scenic spot, with Bezos putting his hands on Sanchez's shoulders.
![The pair held hands while looking out over a scenic spot, with Bezos putting his hands on Sanchez's shoulders](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154461-10340931-The_pair_held_hands_while_looking_out_over_a_scenic_spot_with_Be-a-122_1640290813556.jpg)
The pair both wore baseball caps, and Bezos blocked out the sun with a pair of sunglasses.
![They seemed quite cozy while they took a moment for themselves away from their group.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154435-10340355-They_seemed_quite_cozy_while_they_took_a_moment_for_themselves_a-a-119_1640279846349.jpg)
They seemed quite cozy while they took a moment for themselves away from their group.
![The couple, who went public with their relationship in January 2019, were quite handsy while communing with nature.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154481-10340355-Sanchez_was_dressed_to_sweat_for_the_outing_wearing_a_pair_of_bl-a-116_1640279846277.jpg)
The couple, who went public with their relationship in January 2019, were quite handsy while communing with nature.
![It's unclear who the other people were in the group that traveled with Sanchez and Bezos.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154483-10340355-Even_dressed_up_for_a_hike_she_piled_on_accessories_as_well_incl-a-117_1640279846309.jpg)
It's unclear who the other people were in the group that traveled with Sanchez and Bezos.
![Bezos and Sanchez have vacationed together in St. Barts before. In 2019, they were joined by Sanchez's son, Nikko Gonzalez, 20.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154443-10340355-Bezos_appeared_to_go_from_the_beach_to_the_trail_and_was_wearing-a-120_1640279846353.jpg)
Bezos and Sanchez have vacationed together in St. Barts before. In 2019, they were joined by Sanchez's son, Nikko Gonzalez, 20.
![Bezos, who is estimated to be worth $210 billion, is the second richest man in the world after Tesla Owner Elon Musk who recently knocked him off the top spot with a fortune of $276.2 billion compared to Bezos's $203.9 billion, according to Forbes.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154531-10340355-He_too_wore_a_baseball_cap_and_blocked_out_the_sun_with_a_pair_o-a-129_1640279846489.jpg)
Bezos, who is estimated to be worth $210 billion, is the second richest man in the world after Tesla Owner Elon Musk who recently knocked him off the top spot with a fortune of $276.2 billion compared to Bezos's $203.9 billion, according to Forbes.
![They certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves and were pictured smiling during the hike](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/19/52154509-0-They_certainly_seemed_to_be_enjoying_themselves_and_were_picture-m-25_1640289547866.jpg)
They certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves and were pictured smiling during the hike.
![They certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves and were pictured smiling during the hike](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154535-10340931-They_certainly_seemed_to_be_enjoying_themselves_and_were_picture-a-120_1640290812717.jpg)
Bezos has made several highly-publicized donations since stepping down as CEO of Amazon in July, including to the Obama Foundation and Baby2Baby. Just prior to Thanksgiving, he donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation, the largest ever to the charity. The Obama Foundation gift represents less than 0.1 percent Bezos' estimated $210 billion fortune. As part of the gift, Bezos asked that the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center be renamed John Lewis Plaza, after the late congressman and civil rights leader who spent decades fighting for voting rights.
![They were hiking with a group that included at least five other people.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/17/52154517-10340355-They_were_hiking_with_a_group_that_included_at_least_five_other_-a-127_1640279846449.jpg)
They were hiking with a group that included at least five other people.
![At one point, Bezos and Sanchez stopped to take a bit of a break on a bench, on which they sat side-by side.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154453-10340931-At_one_point_Bezos_and_Sanchez_stopped_to_take_a_bit_of_a_break_-a-127_1640290813718.jpg)
At one point, Bezos and Sanchez stopped to take a bit of a break on a bench, on which they sat side-by side.
![Sanchez leaned up against Bezos, resting one of her hands on his thigh, while he wrapped his right arm around her shoulders.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154523-10340931-Sanchez_leaned_up_against_Bezos_resting_one_of_her_hands_on_his_-a-121_1640290812871.jpg)
Sanchez leaned up against Bezos, resting one of her hands on his thigh, while he wrapped his right arm around her shoulders.
![Earlier in November, Bezos pledged almost $100 million to groups working to end homelessness.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154455-10340931-Earlier_in_November_Bezos_pledged_almost_100_million_to_groups_w-a-125_1640290813668.jpg)
Earlier in November, Bezos pledged almost $100 million to groups working to end homelessness.
![He also attended a fundraising dinner at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood in November where he donated $500,000. It was hosted by the Los Angeles-based Baby2Baby charity, which provides diapers, clothing and basic necessities to children living in poverty. The charity features a host of celebrity ambassadors, including Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Adams, and Jessica Alba, among others.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154441-10340931-He_also_attended_a_fundraising_dinner_at_the_Pacific_Design_Cent-a-123_1640290813559.jpg)
He also attended a fundraising dinner at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood in November where he donated $500,000. It was hosted by the Los Angeles-based Baby2Baby charity, which provides diapers, clothing and basic necessities to children living in poverty. The charity features a host of celebrity ambassadors, including Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Adams, and Jessica Alba, among others.
![In September, standing alongside climate envoy John Kerry, Bezos pledged $1 billion from his coffers to fight climate change through the Bezos Earth Fund foundation.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154463-10340931-In_September_standing_alongside_climate_envoy_John_Kerry_Bezos_p-a-124_1640290813614.jpg)
In September, standing alongside climate envoy John Kerry, Bezos pledged $1 billion from his coffers to fight climate change through the Bezos Earth Fund foundation.
![Bezos and Sanchez have vacationed together in St. Barts before](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154475-10340931-Bezos_and_Sanchez_have_vacationed_together_in_St_Barts_before-a-126_1640290813671.jpg)
The Amazon owner first became a billionaire in 1998, the year after Amazon went public as an online bookseller and has since increased his fortune by 12,425 per cent – now raking in more than $140,000 per minute. Nearly 90 per cent of his wealth is tied up in his 10 per cent stake in Amazon – with each share currently worth $3,540.70 – with the rest of his money invested into other avenues such as Blue Origin and property.
![However, he has previously faced criticism for lagging behind fellow billionaires, such as Bill and Melinda Gates, and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in his charitable donations.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154479-10340931-However_he_has_previously_faced_criticism_for_lagging_behind_fel-a-128_1640290813782.jpg)
However, he has previously faced criticism for lagging behind fellow billionaires, such as Bill and Melinda Gates, and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in his charitable donations.
![In 2019, they were reported to have spent time on DreamWorks founder David Geffen's $200 million megayacht, named Rising Sun](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154515-10340931-In_2019_they_were_reported_to_have_spent_time_on_DreamWorks_foun-a-131_1640290813916.jpg)
Despite the promise of massive donations, Bezos has given around $1.5 billion in actual funds, less than one per cent of his $203.9 billion wealth. In comparison, Bill and Melinda Gates have donated more than a third of their wealth, while Bloomberg has shelled out more than 10 percent.
![It was an overcast day, but that didn't stop the couple from enjoying the island.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/52154503-10340931-It_was_an_overcast_day_but_that_didn_t_stop_the_couple_from_enjo-a-129_1640290813814.jpg)
It was an overcast day, but that didn't stop the couple from enjoying the island.
![Bezos and Sanchez](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/50605887-10340931-Bezos_and_Sanchez-a-130_1640290813862.jpg)
Pictured: Bezos and Sanchez at the Baby2Baby Gala on November 13, 2021. The billionaire donated just $500K during the gala.
![Pictured: Bezos and Sanchez alongside Jennifer Garner at the Baby2Baby Gala.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/23/20/50605859-10340931-Pictured_Bezos_and_Sanchez_alongside_Jennifer_Garner_at_the_Baby-a-132_1640290813925.jpg)
Pictured: Bezos and Sanchez alongside Jennifer Garner at the Baby2Baby Gala.