['Last year I took a trip to Mexico and basically hung out on the beach for a week.', 'You are so lucky,i have been long for such a break for so long.', 'I know, I saved up for a couple years and finally got a vacation, it was so peaceful and I was happy and relaxed!']
You get relaxed and even get more productive when you get back to work.
Last year I spent a week in Mexico hanging out on a beach.  I felt really at peace and happy.