Gwyneth Paltrow plans trip with ex hubby Chris Martin and their new lovers

Gwyneth Paltrow says her relationship with Chris Martin is like having a brother. Photo / Getty

Gwyneth Paltrow is planning a Thanksgiving vacation with ex-husband Chris Martin and their new lovers.

The Iron Man 3 actress felt it would be a good chance for her new beau TV producer Brad Falchuk and Martin's new love interest Annabelle Wallis to "bond" with their children Apple, 11, and Moses, 9.

She felt it was also an important part of the "conscious uncoupling" process that exes and new partners get along.

"One of the rules of conscious uncoupling is that exes should maintain close relations, and be on good terms with their ex-spouse's new partners," A source told the new British issue of Grazia magazine.

"At first, this was easier said than done, partly because it took her almost a year to commit to Brad, and Chris and Jennifer [Lawrence] were very on and off.

"Now they are official with new people, Gwyneth sees it as a fresh start and is keen for the four to bond.

She and Chris always celebrated Thanksgiving together and she wants to make their new partners part of the tradition.

The quartet are said to have provisionally agreed to go to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico for the holiday.

"They plan to rent a friend's villa, which gives them maximum privacy, except when they go to the beach," the source added.

- Bang! Showbiz