It was a symbolic casualty around the Brexit days but now our European friends are pushing for the return of the real 18-30.
In exchange for a deal on veterinary products the continentals are luring us with easier travel for young people in exchange.
Those sneaky Brussels bureaucrats.
The Thomas Cook Club 18-30 package holiday was something of a rite of passage for Britain’s young.
And was the inspiration for Wham!’s Club Tropicana.
And the object of potty politician Ann Widdicombe’s ire when she called it ‘moral anarchy’
Forced to pack up its party props in 2018 we don’t know whether Europe’s charm offensive will see the Club reform.
Or whether that ship has sailed.
Ready, steady Cook
In the meantime our travel industry has reimagined how to cater for our Millennials.
With Thomas Cook pitching its product at the next Generation Z of travellers with Cook’s Club.
Not quite as alluring sounding we think for those reared on the exploits of the Love Islanders.
But in further exploration we see that Thomas Cook have the right price points to draw in the young pound.
If you’re looking for the types of pool and bar games your parents might, or might not, have told about you.
Then you’ll have to start them yourselves.
Because the emphasis on their blurb is about barbecues and responsible cocktail drinking.
All Rhodes
All the old favourite destinations are still there though with Millennials still as drawn to Greek islands as we were.
With all Rhodes leading to foam… well, we can live in hope.
You’ll get seven nights B&B at the Sunlight Studios at Theologos on Rhodes, flying out of London Gatwick from £249pp on October 15.
Or seven nights B&B at the Amfhitryon Boutique in lively Rhodes town from the same date with London Stanstead flights.
So the young traveller never went away they just got upgraded.
But if you reckon being young is all about getting messy.
Then you might hope Britain and Europe get back in bed together.
And we can soon herald the return of the real 18-30.
