Yes, this is indeed good news. As a Bon Jovi fan, I'm happy to see Richie Sambora looking relaxed and it pleases me to see that Heather Locklear is a major reason for that.
As for taking a vacation with She-Who-Will-Not-Be-Named, anything's possible--well, actually and in all honesty, no. Never. Vacations are about fun and enjoyment, not misery and torture.