Candice Swanepoel sends temperatures soaring in a purple string bikini during beach day in Miami

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With the winter chill winding down, Candice Swanepoel got a jump on the summer weather and made her way from New York City down to sunny Miami, Florida.And with the temperatures hovering in the mid-80 degrees Fahrenheit, the top model kicked off her weekend by slipping into a barely-there purple bikini and hitting the white sands of Miami Beach.She decided to make it a family affair by brining along her mother, father and two young sons.

Family time: Candice Swanepoel, 33, got a jump on the summer-like weather and took a family holiday to Miami BeachThe South Africa native, who lives primarily in New York City, looked happy to trade in the winter weather for some fun in the sun.On this day she opted for a string bikini thatshowcased her statuesque 5ft10in figure, and herblonde tresses pushed back off her face and flowing.

Swanepoeland her parents,Willem Swanepoel and Eileen Swanepoel, arrived on the beach carrying several bags full of items that they needed for their afternoon, including plenty of towels and snacks.It appears as thoughSwanepoel decided this beach day was an adults-only affair considering her boysAnaca, five, and Ariel, three, were no where to be seen.

Hands full: The top model arrived on the beach with a blouse over her bikini, while carrying a couple bags full of items Getting situated: Swanepoel wore a hat and sunglasses as she laid back on a towel with her mother to her right Eventually, as the day began to heat up past the 80 degree mark, the longtime Victoria's Secret Angel shed her hat and sunglasses and started the short walk to the water for her first dip in the ocean.Initially, Swanepoel and her parents enjoyed some rest and relaxation, laying back the sand soaking in the sun.But as the day.