Should I cancel or go alone???

I was anxiously awaiting a trip to Vegas on Thursday with a friend of mine. She emailed this evening to say that she will not be able to go do to a family emergency. The room is booked and flights are paid for.....and I was sooooooo looking forward to the trip. I totally understand my friend%26#39;s situation and only pray that her situation works out. I%26#39;m depressed thinking about cancelling as I%26#39;m so excited about getting away from work for a few days and having some fun. My question is from those who are very familiar with Vegas....is it safe for a single 49 year old woman to head to Vegas on her own. I have been a few times but always with someone. I think meal time will be a downer...by myself...but am thinking I can hang out at the pool and hit some casinos on my own. Appreciate everyone%26#39;s thoughts? Had lots of buy 1 get 1 free coupons for meals but those aren%26#39;t going to do me any good. How about some recommendations for meals for someone making the trip by themself. I%26#39;m not an extravagant person and not looking to go to any of the really fancy places to dine. Just want some decent food, reasonably priced and in a setting that I won%26#39;t feel out of place by myself. Any recommended casinos to head to alone?

Should I cancel or go alone???

What the heck? Might as well go. For me personally, if there is something I am looking forward to, I do it. If someone has to cancel on me, then bummer but I would still go. Plus, it will be a unique experience. You can get decent food at any strip hotel. I think if you stay on the strip you will be totally safe.

Should I cancel or go alone???

I went by myself on my first trip to Las Vegas when I was 51. Granted, I%26#39;ve some experience traveling alone on business, but this was different. It was absolutely a great place to vacation. I know your budget will be a bit different - so I%26#39;d switch to slightly lower costs on food. Think food courts much of the time. Bring a book (or your knitting) if you are uncomfortable sitting alone. Sit in the bar instead of at a table in some nicer restaurants. Do treat yourself to a mani-pedi or something in the spa. I stayed at Ballys, and liked it because Paris was connected so I wasn%26#39;t shy about being in the casino late at night and not getting bored or stuck in just one place. Remember, most people you will see are on vacation, too and are in a good mood. Chat with people, smile, and while you may not make any friends, or have deep conversations, but you won%26#39;t feel so alone.

Enjoy, and write a trip report, please, when you return.

You should definitely go. Stick to the strip, eat in restaurants that have bars (like the Grand Lux in the Venetian), and spend time at the pool reading books.

This is a huge weekend for watching sports, so go to the sports book and watch a game, bet on some horses while you%26#39;re sipping on a drink. You%26#39;re bound to strike up a conversation.

I for one plan on being at the Palazzo sports book if it%26#39;s nice or Mirage.

Yes, you should go. I used to travel alone quite a bit. I would just bring a book or pick up a magazine to look through while I ate. I did go to a buffet alone earlier this year when I went to Las Vegas with my mother because she was still sleeping and I was hungry. I would even take in a show or two. You can eat anywhere you want and see anything you want when you are by yourself. To be honest, I kind of miss taking trips alone.

I wouldn%26#39;t mind being alone in Vegas at all---eat when and where you want----sleep when you want---see what you want. I would suggest staying on the strip and use reasonable caution.

Many women go alone to Vegas and love doing it that way! Don%26#39;t cancel your trip. You can casino hop, go see things you haven%26#39;t seen before, shop, maybe see a show, go to a spa, pool time etc. Have fun!

Going alone is a wonderful experience. It is not unusual to see a solo person eating alone at a table. You are on your own schedule- which makes it sooooo much better than any other trip. You can plan on doing exactly what you want, when you want. If there are things you are interested in and your friends wasn%26#39;t, now you can go.

Also, check on here and see if there is a M %26amp; G while you are in town. You might meet up with some people if you want.

I was DT for most of my solo visit and I%26#39;ll do it again in Dec.

I almost always go alone- I prefer it that way. It is my totally ';me'; time- I can do what I want, when I want and how I want. I don%26#39;t have to consult with anyone! Do everything and go everywhere you want to go/do- do not let being alone be the deciding factor in your decisions. Go see shows, eat at great restaurants, gamble, drink, etc. I know some people eat at bars in restaurants, buffets, etc. because they are alone. I feel I deserve better. If it is a white tablecloth restaurant- I want to sit at the table with that white tablecloth. I have eaten at the more expensive restaurants and at the cheapies by myself and I never felt out of place or awkward.

Don%26#39;t just sit at the pool-get out there and enjoy Vegas to the fullest. People are very friendly so it is easy to start a conversation with them. Forget about what your mother told you- DO speak to strangers. You will make new temporary friends. I never feel lonely or bored.

It is perfectly safe as long as you use common sense. I have been on the strip, off strip and downtown at all hours of the day and night and nothing bad has ever happened to me-nothing.

You are going to love going alone. Enjoy your trip!

go, you%26#39;ll have a great time. i went alone in march 2007, and i%26#39;m past your age. my first night, i ate dinner at the bar in the main street station downtown. the food was good, and converstation with the other people there was easy. some of the buy one/get one coupons were transfered to a half price meal for me, and i did give some away, that action started conversations, so i did have company. if the idea of sitting alone at a table seems impossible, sitting at the bar was fine for me.

use your normal normal street smarts, casino/hotel security is everywhere, if you ask for company to walk to your car, those guys are very willing.

Oh, please go, Go, GO! I went last year solo and loved it! It%26#39;s nice to do what you want, when you want, no pressure from anyone. Like everyone else said, just keep any eye on your surroundings like you would when you are alone anywhere.

RE: the 2-for-1 coupons. I%26#39;ve seen many that give you half-off for ONE person. Look at the fine print.