Sandy girl if you are going in december there will be a lot of events that a lot of us on this board will be attending.Parties webcasts meet ups get together.Everyone is welcome atthem all just keep an eye on the board for dates and show up!
You do not have to dodge the lover boys most places (I do not know where you are staying) have security at the hotel so usually no-one is allowed to come and bother you if you do not feel like talking.
Apart from that a simple No I do not want/need company is fine
Hope to see you down there this December