Claire Sweeney, 51, shows off her curves in a bikini in Barbados

Claire Sweeney began 2023 in paradise, flying to Barbados for some winter sunshine.

The reality star was brimming with confidence as she flaunted her curves in a blue bikini during a dip in the ocean at her luxurious resort last week.

Showing off her holiday tan, Claire cooled off by swimming during her day at the beach with her seven-year-old son Jaxon and friends.

Fun in the Sun: Claire Sweeney kicked off 2023 in paradise, flying to Barbados for a winter break in the sun, where she enjoyed a dip in the ocean at her luxury resort.

Claire looked fabulous in her aquamarine halter-neck swimsuit with gold accents, which highlighted her tanned figure.

She styled her blonde hair casually to stay cool and added a touch of makeup for a low-key day in the sun.

Claire has been sharing snapshots of her luxury getaway on Instagram.

Stunning: The TV star was full of confidence as she flaunted her curves in a blue bikini during her fun day with friends and family at the beach

Do you fancy a dip? Showing off her Christmas tan in her skimpy bathing suit, Claire cooled off with a swim, holding hands with a friend.

While she was away, Claire has also been enjoying meals at the Mango Bay restaurant, where she ringed in the New Year and the famous Lonestar.

The star has been on vacation with a group of friends and her son Jaxon, who is the son of a past relationship with her ex Daniel Reilly.

Last year, Claire revealed her weight loss secrets before starring in Cabaret All Stars and wanted to look “physically her best.”

Brimming with confidence: Claire looked fabulous in her aquamarine halter-neck swimsuit with gold accents, which highlighted her tanned figure

Beach chic: She styled her blonde hair in a casual style to keep her cool and added a touch of makeup for a low-key day in the sun.

“The plan is to start going to the gym and doing hot yoga five days a week, because it’s amazing for losing weight and strengthening my core.”

While she’s been open about her fitness regimen, Claire has always been adamant that she doesn’t put too much pressure on herself and has previously “accepted being overweight’.

During a March 2022 appearance on ITV’s Lorraine, Claire revealed her secrets to looking and feeling good: “I think it’s just dressing appropriately, I changed my hair a bit.” Just accept it and enjoy being you.

Time out: The star has been on vacation with a group of friends and her son Jaxon, who is her son from a past relationship with her ex Daniel Reilly

Busy year: Last year, Claire revealed her weight loss secrets before starring on her hit show Cabaret All Stars and wanted to look her “physical best”

Confident: While she’s been open about her fitness regimen, Claire has always been adamant that she doesn’t put too much pressure on herself.

Happy: During a March 2022 appearance on ITV’s Lorraine, Claire revealed her secrets to looking and feeling great: ‘Just accept it and enjoy being you’

‘I’m stone overweight at the moment, but that will work out. Don’t beat yourself up about things.

Loraine replied: ‘You are a wise woman. Too many of us procrastinate, thinking I’ll use it when I lose a rock. Use it now!

Laughing, Claire said, ‘Put on your panties and put on a dress!’

Family time: Claire has been sharing snaps of her luxury getaway on Instagram, including sweet photos with her son Jaxon, seven