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SpaceX May Send Private Citizens To The Moon In 2018


Remember when Ralph Cramden often promised his wife, Alice, a trip to the moon? Ralph’s threat may soon become a reality. According to reports, the agency that conducts missions for NASA, plans to send two private citizens on a moon-circling voyage next year.

While the passengers’ names haven’t yet been revealed, we can assume they won’t be seniors. They’ll undergo strict tests and training for the trip, and will be required to build up their wallets as well as physiques. Rumors are that the price of the trip to the moon  will be at least $200,000 each.

During the voyage passengers may hear Sinatra’s voice:
It was just one of those nights,
Just one of those fabulous flights;
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings;
Just one of those things!

Bloomberg Report: Airbnb Growing In Popularity PDF Print E-mail


According to a recent survey, at least 60% of travelers who’ve tried an airbnb experience are planning to do it again. They now prefer the home rental to staying in traditional hotels.

In your travels, you may have slept in a posh hotel room that once was occupied by visiting royalty, generals, admirals and business tycoons. Of course, you paid $500 and up for the privilege sleeping in the bed.

You could bring a group of friends to stay in what was once the Palm Springs, California, mansion of major movie icon Liz Taylor. And pay just $625 a night for a total of four bedrooms. That’s about @156.25 each. Also included is a pool, spa, dining room, living room, kitchen and much more.

You may opt to airbnb at the former Liz house just to experience the old glamor, or make it a family reunion or other special occasion. It could be fun to schedule a wedding there, considering Liz married nine times during her celebrity lifetime.

 
 
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