Holidaymakers increasingly go bespoke

Crowds or privacy – the eternal choice for holidaymakers when they make a decision on destination for a sunshine break
The tourist industry is certainly geared towards crowds – it just makes obvious economic sense. Huge tower block hotels in the mega resorts mean that the big companies can bulk buy everything from breakfast eggs to room towels and the profit per customer is enhanced.
So far so good.
It works well for families and many others but unfortunately for the travel companies there is an increasing trend towards small-unit travel. The rise of the internet has meant that tech-savvy travellers can shop around for cheap flights, chose hotel deals or maybe Airbnb and significantly reduce their holiday costs.
I have just completed a holiday in Majorca – one week in tiny Camp de Mar and another in the holiday metropolis of Palma. Classic crowds versus privacy. For me there was no competition with the intimacy and friendliness of Camp de Mar winning hands down. I had chosen a relatively cheap mid-week British Airways flight, booked the hotel through the November deal and taken the public bus from the airport.
Within days was on first name terms with the staff and other guests and settled in for a relaxing holiday.
Palma totally different. Just one of a crowd. Predictable food and hordes of people everywhere.
For me it’s no competition.
We stayed at h10 camp de mar boutique hotel and Aparthotel Fontanellas, Palma