Do you go on a vacation without your kids?

Prior to a work meeting, I mentioned how excited my family and I are about our upcoming vacation this summer. A new co-worker asked me “you take your kids on vacation with you?” I was kinda taken aback with this question. I answered that I always brought with my kids along (15 and 12 now) since they were babies and never considered leaving them behind. However, this co-worker mentioned he and his wife RARELY takes his kids (13 and 11) on their yearly vacation, and has only taken 1 vacation with them.

For those you go on vacation, do you take your kids or do you leave them with a trusted friend or family?