'Finally in the sun': Vanessa Hudgens smiles for a change as she shows off bikini body while in Florida just two months after sad passing of her father

Vanessa Hudgens had a very painful start to 2016 when her father Greg died at the end of January from cancer at the age of 65.

The actress kept her work commitments by performing in Grease: Live and then shooting the new TV series Powerless in Canada.

So it was a very welcome break for the 27-year-old actress to spend some time in sunny Florida where she was seen hanging out with her sister Stella.

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Ready for summer: Vanessa Hudgens showed off her bikini body while on holiday in Florida on Friday

No cover up, no problem: The 27-year-old actress wore a skimpy black bikini from Aerie

So Beyonce of her: The Grease: Live performer had on a gold and diamond necklace that extened over her stomach and hips

May I help you madame? A silver fox with tattoos took the movie queen’s hand as she walked off a boat

On Friday the Salinas, California native was seen hitting the beach in a turquoise blue and purple print romper that gathered in the middle.

A black leather cap, cross-body purse and Givenchy Paris black slides rounded out her Young Hollywood Hipster look. Dark red lipstick added an edge.

Her sister, in a blue and white dress, trailed behind.

Sexy lady! The star could be seen stripping off her blue romper that revealed a gold tummy necklace; that’s her sister Stella on the right

Don’t call me, I’ll call you: Vanessa was spotted lying on a lounger in her black bikini as she chatted with her sibling and drank from a white cup

Lounge lizards: The sisters are usually in Los Angeles or New York City

Double the trouble: The siblings on a speed boat in Florida with Vanessa flashing peace signs

The two looked ready to sunbathe.

The star could be seen stripping off her blue romper that revealed a gold tummy necklace that was tied around her neck and made its way around her waist.

Vanessa was spotted lying on a lounger in her black bikini as she chatted with her sibling and drank from a white cup.

A well-deserved break: Hudgens sipped on a cocktail in this Instagram clip shared on Friday

Taking the plunge: The Grease: Live star stood next to sister Stella as she jumped off a boat

Sun and more sun: The High School Musical vet was near Orlando, Florida

She had on a skimpy black two piece with straps on the side. Her body looked perfectly toned

Watch out sharks: The dancer jumped up in the air, pointed her toes then grabbed her nose for protection

The High School Musical vet documented her trip on Instagram.

She began with a mini video taken at The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida.

The raven-hair beauty said one of the Transformers that was walking around the park referenced her Grease character.

And relax: The girls were later seen enjoying some fun in the swimming pool

Booty-ful: Vanessa showcased her slim but curvy figure in a blue bikini with an off-the-shoulder top

Feeling fruity: The pair relaxed on inflatable floating fruits – with Vanessa on a pineapple and Stella on a watermelon

Always glamorous: No doubt the actress was trying to make sure she stayed dry, as she sported a full face of make-up

Next the Gigi star shared a sultry video where she had a blue tube top on, several yellow gold necklace and a pair of sunglasses as she held onto what looked like a Tequila Sunrise.

The star’s caption read: ‘When you’re so happy you’re finally in the sun ☀️.’

After that the former child star was seen grooving in her black Aerie bikini while aboard a speedboat. Blue-tinted sunglasses and red lipstick added color.

Her sister, in a striped bikini, grooved on as well.

Don’t float away: The sisters sweetly held hands as they floated along on the water

More happy times: Vanessa’s caption read: ‘#sograteful #happyvibes thanks @davegrutman’

Me and my sis: The ex of Zac Efron was smiling as she sat next to her younger sibling

Blue Friday: Vanessa Hudgens was seen on her beach vacation in Miami, Florida on Friday

Vanessa’s caption read: ‘#sograteful #happyvibes thanks @davegrutman.’

Then the cover girl took the plunge.

The girlfriend of Austin Butler posted a clip where she was jumping into the water alongside Stella. The dancer jumped up in the air, pointed her toes then grabbed her nose for protection.

She had on a skimpy black two piece with straps on the side. Her body looked perfectly toned.

Fam bam ma’am: The stage, TV and movie star was with her little sister Stella

Styling: A black leather cap, cross-body purse and Givenchy Paris black slides rounded out her Young Hollywood Hipster look. Dark red lipstick added an edge