Travelling in style: Mariah Carey enjoys boat trip with billionaire beau James Packer in Portofino...before boarding private helicopter to attend U2 concert in Turin

She's pulled out all the stops for her endless summer vacation this year.

And Mariah Carey continued to live a life of luxury in Portofino, Italy, on Sunday as she was pictured casually boarding a private helicopter to a U2 concert in Turin.

The legendary pop star was a vision of happiness as she was spotted with her Australian businessman boyfriend James Packer.

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Travelling in style: Mariah Carey and James Packer were pictured boarding a private helicopter in Portofino, Italy, to a U2 concert in Turin on Sunday

Travelling in style: Mariah Carey and James Packer were pictured boarding a private helicopter in Portofino, Italy, to a U2 concert in Turin on Sunday

The 45-year-old beamed from ear-to-ear as she and James stepped off a boat before they made their way to a nearby helipad where their getaway vehicle was waiting.

Mariah was given a helping hand off the boat and a member of the onboard crew was seen holding her hand ensuring she didn't tumble.

For the date night, she slipped into a black leather biker jacket which she wore zipped up half way.

Steady as she goes: Mariah, 45, was given a helping hand as she stepped off the boat

Steady as she goes: Mariah, 45, was given a helping hand as she stepped off the boat

The look of love: The chart-topping pop legend gave her boyfriend a winning smile as they made their way to the gig

The look of love: The chart-topping pop legend gave her boyfriend a winning smile as they made their way to the gig

Sartorially-in-sync: The Australian businessman and the mother-o-two appeared to have opted for a deliberate monochrome theme
Sartorially-in-sync: The Australian businessman and the mother-o-two appeared to have opted for a deliberate monochrome theme

Sartorially-in-sync: The Australian businessman and the mother-of-two appeared to have opted for a deliberate monochrome theme

Low-key glamour: Mariah wore a black leather biker jacket which she teamed with a black strapless maxi dress and a white decorative necklace

Low-key glamour: Mariah wore a black leather biker jacket which she teamed with a black strapless maxi dress and a white decorative necklace

Mariah opted for low-key glamour and wore a black strapless maxi dress which she jazzed up with a white decorative necklace.

She added a pair of oversized sunglasses and large silver hoops with her voluminous mane styled in tight ringlet curls.

The Hero singer wore fairly understated make-up with a slick of clear lipgloss topping off her evening look.

Meanwhile, James wore a pair of indigo jeans, a long-sleeved white shirt and a pair of gleaming white trainers. 

Your carriage awaits: The Hero singer was guided into the private copter which flew the couple to their date-night destination

Your carriage awaits: The Hero singer was guided into the private copter which flew the couple to their date-night destination

Just the two of us: Mariah left her children - twins Monroe and Moroccan - in the capable hands of her nannies as she enjoyed some alone time with her partner

Just the two of us: Mariah left her children - twins Monroe and Moroccan - in the capable hands of her nannies as she enjoyed some alone time with her partner

Ladies first: Gentleman James allowed Mariah to get comfortable in the chopper while he checked in with the pilot

Ladies first: Gentleman James allowed Mariah to get comfortable in the chopper while he checked in with the pilot

Strap in and enjoy the ride: James stood outside the vehicle while Mariah belted up

Strap in and enjoy the ride: James stood outside the vehicle while Mariah belted up

James and Mariah first went public with their romance when they enjoyed a Mediterranean trip several months ago.

They spent time together sailing around the Balearic Islands, which included Ibiza and Formentera, on James' famous super yacht, Artic P.

James, 47, recently publicly praised his new girlfriend, comparing her to singing legends Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston.

He told told News Corp Australia: 'Mariah is just incredible, amazing she really is...She’s a genius.

'Who else is there? There is Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Not Madonna...Those three can sing five octaves...' 

Full of praise: James recently put Mariah in the same league as Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston
Full of praise: James recently put Mariah in the same league as Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston

Full of praise: James recently put Mariah in the same league as Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston

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