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YOUNG holidaymakers are ditching wild trips in Magaluf in favour of Instagram-friendly trips to "find themselves", it is claimed.

It comes as Club 18-30 owner Thomas Cook is reportedly looking to sell off its notorious brand amid dwindling interest.

Young holidaymakers are snubbing holidays in Magaluf in favour of Instagram-friendly breaks
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Young holidaymakers are snubbing holidays in Magaluf in favour of Instagram-friendly breaks

A Magaluf rep told : "Younger people seem more interested in going to Thailand and finding themselves than coming to Magaluf. They see it as seedy and dirty.

"They think they’re above it and would rather Instagram their vegan yoga retreat in Nepal.

"When I started here 10 years ago it was a lot busier and there were a lot more young people.

"If it continues like this, soon there won’t be anyone under 40 in the resort."

Luxury destinations such as Dubai, pictured, are becoming increasingly common
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Luxury destinations such as Dubai, pictured, are becoming increasingly commonCredit: Getty - Contributor
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A new study recently revealed snowflake holidaymakers preferred "ego travel" trips that look better on Instagram and Facebook.

A survey among 18-25s found more than half think about what their Facebook posts will look like before booking a holiday.

They prefer “ego travel” - trips that let them post images to make friends envious - rather than pictures of drunken debauchery.

During Club 18-30’s peak it unashamedly boasted of its reputation for casual sex and drunkenness with the slogan: “It’s go big or go home and only the legendary will do.”

A group of young Brits on the sort of organised pub crawl that could become a thing of the past
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A group of young Brits on the sort of organised pub crawl that could become a thing of the pastCredit: Ben Cawthra / eyevine
Younger travellers prefer Instagram-friendly holidays to the wild parties of Magaluf
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Younger travellers prefer Instagram-friendly holidays to the wild parties of MagalufCredit: Alamy
A Magaluf rep (not pictured) claims the resort is now 'finished'
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A Magaluf rep (not pictured) claims the resort is now 'finished'

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The change could spell the end of the sex-and-booze trips to resorts such as Malia and Ayia Napa.

Thomas Cook said Club 18-30 will operate as usual this summer.

But it added: “We’re exploring options for the future, which could include the possibility of a sale.”

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