Holiday and friend.

[Speckyfourfries]

Planned a trip abroad next summer. Costing just under 1k each. My friend was very much up for this and helped choose dates and hotel etc. She couldn't afford to pay upfront so I have paid the full amount with the agreement she will pay me back a monthly amount, her first payment was due next week.
She has just text me to say she's really sorry but can't go now.
I would/will go alone but she's now thinking she doesn't have to pay me?
Aibu in still expecting the money?
I have no one else to go with but that's not the issue its the money, I've just looked and could get a partial refund for £460 for cancelling her share but should she still pay me what I've paid upfront for her ? Or do I get the partial refund and cut my losses :-(
I feel like such an idiot..

I would try to replace her and if I couldn’t I would want the full amount.

Thank you, that is good news.

But is the someone else a person you actually want to go on holiday with?

Sorry. Didn't update fully..yes someone i think I'll have a better time with!! Can not wait 😍

Good end result OP but I would not be staying friends with her.

Rule No 1: never, never go on holidays with a friend. 2 thirds of friendships end because of it.
Rule No 2: get money in advance before booking anything.

Two thirds? Where are you getting this information from? 😅