Bikini-clad Amy Dowden looks just like her rarely seen twin sister as they share pictures from their five-star Ibiza trip ahead of Strictly return
The Welsh dancer, 34, enjoyed the sun-soaked trip with Becky, and took to her Instagram to share she is feeling 'stronger and healthier than ever'.
The ballroom icon - who has been given the all-clear after battling breast cancer in November - previously vowed to herself and her family to take more 'downtime'.
The pair enjoyed some carefree time in the Spanish island filled with 'sunshine, sangria, beach days, rooftop swims and incredible food'.
They were staying at the luxurious 5-star TRS Ibiza hotel - sharing sun-soaked selfies of herself and Becky, Amy accompanied her latest post with a very emotional lengthy caption.
She wrote: 'Some much-needed twin time.
'We had the perfect little escape – full of sunshine, sangria, beach days, rooftop swims, incredible food, and most importantly, proper quality time together.
'After my cancer diagnosis, I promised my family (and myself) that I'd take more downtime.
'I used to live life at 100mph, saying yes to everything and everyone. But cancer shifts your perspective.
'This year I've been incredibly lucky with new job opportunities which have been full on but so rewarding and I can't wait to share all to you very soon.
'So having time to slow down isn't just okay – it's essential.
'These past few days have been the perfect reset and I'm heading into the new season feeling recharged, happy, stronger, and HEALTHIER than ever.
Amy added thrilled: 'Also bursting with pride for my sister @becky_dowden
She told fans: 'These past few days have been the perfect reset and I'm heading into the new season feeling recharged, happy, stronger, and HEALTHIER than ever'
'She was accepted into her master's program in midwifery while we were away (yes, while still working full-time in the NHS!). I'm so proud of her and loved treating her to a well-deserved break
'Lots of you have asked – we stayed at @trsibizahotel and absolutely loved it. Huge thanks for the cheeky upgrade – the food, the views, the vibes… all 10/10. We'll be back✨
She finished off emotionally as she announced: 'Feeling grateful, grounded, and SO excited for @bbcstrictly rehearsals to start tomorrow.
'Year 9 – let's go! ( ive tagged outfits in pics, one dress is from my sis 6 years ago so no tag for this one).'
Amy and her twin sister seemed to be enjoying every minute of their fun-filled getaway, beaming for a gorgeous selfie by the sunset in front of a lavish pool.
The dancer was the epitome of happiness as she posed on a boat with a radiant smile, while elsewhere captured amazing shots of breath-taking sunsets, food, pool dips and flawless looks.
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