I wonder if the invitation was to complete a certain number of guests so friend could have her room for free.

Why isn't "leave" an option in the poll? Not "reflect on leaving" but "leave".

It sounds like they had to buy so many tickets to get a group discount...? Make the best of things. Make your own memories. Then go home with your head held high.

It seems like the "friend" has shown her true colors. If it were me I'd do an Irish goodbye, and not waste another bit of my precious time and energy on the group. Self care is not underrated!

OP's "friend" is a giant AH. You don't beg someone to join and then ignore them, not include them and make them feel welcome. Friend was the hostess and she failed miserably. I also suspect this friend was working a deal and needed a certain number to achieve it. She should have been honest about that. If I were op and could afford to, I would leave early, why stay and be miserable when she can be home with her child.

I've been on this vacation, too! With people I thought were friends of more than 10 years. That hurt. But I also got the chance to strengthen a friendship I didn't know I had. And I learned that I actually have a lot more fun on my own - see more interesting things, interact with more people.

You sound like the scapegoat.

If your ‘friend ’ is allowing this to happen then she is no friend. You should give her the bill for your holiday she insisted you came on then proceeded to ignore you. In the meantime, make a point of ignoring them, make friends with other guests, go on trips, out for meals, dancing… have a riot and then never see her again once you get home.

I'd go home. I wonder how long it would take for them to notice she's even gone.

The way they would NEVER see me again. I'd go do every excursion, spa package, tour etc. I'd make it my mission to truly have the time of my life and get pictures of it all. Last time they'd see me would probably be in the lobby checking out.

i was supposed to go to vegas w/someone but they had an accident a week before. since ticket was non refundable i decided to go. should mention that i am in a wheelchair. i thought i would probably end up doing a bit of gambling, spend time alone in pool/room, etc. i was so wrong! there was a convention of entertainers & i ended up spending time with some of them. i attended some exhibits at a museum. i ever got dinner invitations when some discovered i was traveling solo. while this is a different scenario than the op it is similar in that there was no one to hang with. the experience made me realize that traveling alone may have some drawbacks but it can be enjoyable. i also realize that being chair bound makes ppl think i am not up to having a good time. well, i even got asked to 'dance' by several guys & while 'chair dancing' is different we had a blast!

Screw these awful people and tell your friend that she's equally awful. Pack up go home and never look back. These folks don't deserve your company. Your family does. I hate humanity in general.

What did the friend have to say about this? And I hope it wasn't a group rate, that may have been Why she was invited, money. Of course, I can be mouthy at times. I'd loudly ask them for their IDs to prove that we're not in the junior high school cafeteria anymore. What trashy people they are. And I'd let them know. You don't have to like someone, but you DO have to be cordial and polite.

Well first of all, I would question my friendship with the woman that invited and you even go so far as to wonder if you were invited to share some of the costs. Was that the case here? I wouldn't go home but I certainly would pull your friend aside and have a chat. Explain what has been happening (I assume she hasn't been making any effort either) and kindly tell you are concerned about your friendship and as a friend that you would appreciate honesty. Ask if you have done anything wrong. If she lies and gaslights you, then that's a clear sign that you need to break ties with your friend. Friends have one another's backs. If she doesn't, you should be done. DON"T LEAVE. You expected a nice break. Take the few days left & go enjoy yourself. You sound engaging - Talk to strangers. I have done this myself while traveling and ended up with some of my most treasured memories and life long friendships. The hotel is bound to day excursions, check them out, pamper yourself!!