Deepika Padukone takes off for some R&R with her parents and sister PS: It's her first vacation in three years!

Deepika Padukone is on her first family vacation since joining the film industry in 2007. The actress is holidaying in South East Asia with her parents and her sister, after completing shooting for Break Ke Baad, a film she stars in along with Imran Khan.

Dippy has often complained to friends about not being able to take a long break due to her continuous work schedule.

Says a close friend of Deepika's "She's been working non-stop for the last three years. Her biggest complaint was not being able to spend time with family. Hence she decided that it is time she just takes a break. "

The friend says that Padukone plans to indulge in water sports. "She was already talking about doing various adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing, even before leaving for the vacation. "

Says Deepika "I decided on a vacation as I have been able to spend time with my family, of late. Luckily, I have a little free time. I'm very excited. It's the first I'm taking in many years. " As an afterthought, she adds, "It is always important to unwind. "

On her return, she starts shooting for Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz with Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.