You’re all for a good girls’ trip, but there’s one non-negotiable: you’re not sharing a bed with anyone.
Period.
The last time you agreed to that arrangement, the bed was so cramped you ended up on a stiff couch that didn’t even pull out—and the kicker?
You paid just as much as the ones sleeping soundly on that luxurious mattress.
So when the latest group chat starts buzzing about another trip, you’re quick to scan the details, interrupted only by your girlfriend’s persistent texts asking if you’re in.
Your delayed response to the group chat isn’t surprising; you’re one of the few survivors from the last planning disaster.
You’ve seen this movie before—people eagerly jumping in at the start, then dropping like flies with endless excuses, only to blow up your phone later about how amazing the trip looked in photos.
But this time?
This time is different.
You’ve played this game one too many times to stay quiet about the lodging situation.
You even warned them after the last fiasco to let you be part of the planning process.
They want you there—of course they do.
You’re the life of the party, the one who keeps everyone’s energy up.
But they seem to have conveniently forgotten your one simple rule.
While debating whether to respond, fate intervenes in the form of your Travel Talk Tuesday email.
It’s been landing in your inbox ever since that couples’ trip to Bali years ago—the one before you started traveling this group of ladies – your old high school buddies.
You’ve been ignoring these emails lately, letting others take the wheel on travel plans.
Not this time.
Sitting in the empty break room at work, you click the email, waiting impatiently as the images load at a snail’s pace.
Then you see it: “Party Escapes Travel Guide.”
Your eyes widen as you realize this isn’t just any travel guide—it’s a complete blueprint for the exact destination you’re heading to.
Before you can think twice, your frequently-used credit card number is flying from your fingers to the keyboard.
With thirty precious minutes left on your break, you scroll straight to Cabo San Lucas.
Curiously, the hotel your group’s agent suggested isn’t even listed.
Clicking through the booking links, you discover why—these properties are in another league entirely.
Your chosen resort checks every box: prime location, walking distance to nightlife, adults-only, luxury amenities, and most importantly, all-inclusive.
You forward the link to your persistent friend, feeling a bit smug.
Her response is immediate: “That’s expensive, not in our budget.”
You send back a casual thumbs up, having already done the math—flights and ground transportation included, it’s well within your means.
Then you investigate their chosen resort, and your heart sinks.
No all-inclusive perks.
Miles from any excitement.
And the dealbreaker: no guaranteed two-bed rooms until check-in.
You can already feel that uncomfortable couch against your back.
“I need a room with guaranteed double beds, or I’m getting my own room,” you text back.
You break down the economics: their “cheaper” option plus meals and endless Uber rides would exceed the cost of your all-inclusive suggestion in the heart of the action.
The response comes just as you’re settling at your desk: “Okay, well, I’ll share the idea with everyone, but we’re already booked.”
Your jaw drops.
As you sit there, staring at your phone in disbelief, you can’t help but wonder if history is about to repeat itself.
But sometimes, the best trips start with a little drama—and you’ve got a feeling this story is far from over…