Rihanna rihannamex.jpg On Saturday February 21, the day after her 21st birthday, Rihanna headed to Punta Mita, Mexico for a well deserved vacation in paradise.

According to the NY Daily News, Rihanna and a couple of close friends have been relaxing at a private beachside villa.

Sources spotted the singer walking along the beach in a bikini, and the bruises on her face from the alleged altercation were no longer visible.

She's back in LA now, however, perhaps preparing for the hearing next week? She doesn't HAVE to show up, but will she?