Swim Question of the Week - July 28, 2010

Now that the Kingdom swim if over, and lots of travel out of the way... I'm looking for either support, or reassurance for the following question:

After a big race, meet, or swim, how long of a break do you take at the end of a season?

I know in reality, I didn't prepare enough to deserve a break... but it seems I'm taking one already. :)