Nicole Scherzinger plans Hamilton Hawaii New Year

Nicole Scherzinger is planning a romantic New Year in Hawaii for her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton.

The Pussycat Dolls singer is taking Formula One racing champion Lewis for a romantic break to the tropical paradise where she was born.

A friend of the 30-year-old beauty said: "Nicole is really excited about taking Lewis home to Hawaii. She's thinking of hiring a private luxury yacht to celebrate his birthday with his friends and family. Then they'll get to see the whole island together."

Nicole wants her and Lewis to spend some time with her mother before their work commitments begin again in the new year.

A source added: "It's the perfect chance for them to unwind properly before Nicole's world tour with the Pussycat Dolls and Lewis' 2009 Formula One racing season."

Nicole recently said she was happier than she has ever been, and is already planning her future with 23-year-old Lewis.

She said: "We'd love to have beautiful angel babies together. We'd sing 'Don't Cha' to them. Lewis knows all the words."