Heidi Klum Dating 2015: 5 Interesting Things To Know About Ex-VS Angel’s Relationship With New Boyfriend Vito Schnabel

By KJ Mariño

Jul 31, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Heidi Klum Dating 2015 — Love is definitely in the air for supermodel Heidi Klum as she enjoyed her summer in Sardinia with her boyfriend Vito Schnabel during his 29th birthday. Despite their 13-year age difference, their relationship is apparently getting stronger.

On Thursday, Heidi Klum was photographed in a very passionate display of affection with her boyfriend as they kissed and cuddled on the beach. The 42-year-old supermodel also flaunted her toned body in a crocheted bikini. According to Daily Mail, the PDA-filled beachside rendezvous came after Australian model Erica Packer was reportedly dating Klum's former husband Seal.

An insider said that Packer and Seal were seen getting intimate on a boat as they enjoyed a romantic escapade in Positano, Italy. But Heidi Klum seemed to be unaffected and had her own passionate getaway with boyfriend Vito Schnabel. And to mark his special day, the former Victoria's Secret Angel took to Instagram and wrote a sweet message.

"I love you my V HAPPY BIRTHDAY," Klum captioned their adorable picture together, Just Jared noted.

Here are 5 interesting things to know about Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel's relationship.

1. Vito Schnabel and Heidi Klum have been first linked in March last year. Since then, they have been inseparable. Aside from enjoying the sun and sand in Sardinia, the lovely couple has been partying with Leonardo DiCaprio in St. Tropez after spending a few days in a luxury yacht, Daily Mail reported.

2. Since Heidi Klum's breakup with her former bodyguard-turned-boyfriend Martin Kristen early last year, the statuesque German model and new beau Vito Schnabel have been seen traveling to Paris in March 2014. As per ABC News, they also went jet-setting in Mexico that same year.

3. Heidi Klum fell in love with Vito Schnabel's art? People magazine revealed that Schnabel is a New York-based art dealer, who has made a name for himself as a curator and art dealer while still a teenager. In 2012, he reportedly dated Demi Moore and has also been linked to Elle Macpherson and Liv Tyler.

4. Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel are not just lovers but also adventurous eaters. During their trip to Paris, Klum posted a close-up snap of a plate of escargot, or edible snails.

5. Heidi Klum's boyfriend Vito Schnabel comes from a famous family. He is the son of "Before Night Falls" director Julian Schnabel, who also directed "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" that was nominated for numerous Oscars.