Randy Jackson is definitely enjoying his downtime before the "American Idol" beast starts up again!
TooFab has learned the sole returning judge used his holiday vacation time to get away to the Esperanza Resort in Mexico, where he, his wife Erika and their children spent time by the pool and the resort's private beach.
The former Journey bassist even picked up a guitar again during his time off -- and was spotted posing with a Mariachi band on his trip!
The vacation's over for Randy when "Idol" premieres January 19.
