We usually take one week long vacation once a year. Our schedules don't really coincide much and it's easier for her to take time off than me. That said, I work 12 hour shifts so I only work 3 days a week. But if I take time off other than that, it's usually because I have to make sure that I can't be moved to that day if there is something planned. For instance, last year I had to take 2 vacation days to make sure that I would not get moved to the day before and after my niece's first birthday. If I take any other time off, it is usually only a day so that I can decompress. You wouldn't think my job would be all that stressful but it is. Right now vacations are planned around DP's schedule, but in 2010 I'll be saving every last bit of time I can so that I can have a total of 2 weeks off to do the Lifecycle ride. That's going to take some serious thinking and planning, but I am so stoked about the ride.
Good luck on planning your time. I hope you get to relax and enjoy.
Gray