Should We Take a Vacation??

I read an interesting question posted on the LinkedIn Questions and Answer Board about whether vacations are basically non-existent in these troubles times. It was amazing the response was 100% for the employees taking their vacations more then ever. I totally agree with them based on the fact that we are more stressed then ever and our production will defiantly suffer if we don't enjoy a little time off.

Obviously recruiters are never totally on vacation, but bringing your laptop, cell phone, and sitting on the beach will always be less stressful then at your desk ;) Is your employer encouraging you to take time off or expecting you to work through the economy woes?