UFOs Become New Tourist Attraction: Sightseeing with the Stars!

Extra-terrestrial beings are no longer a scary sight from the unknown void. With a twist that would make the most jaded Hollywood scriptwriter say ‘Hang on a minute!’, the world woke up to the news that Unidentified Flying Objects, more commonly known as UFOs, have been officially ordained as the latest, hottest, most exhilarating tourist attraction!

In an outrageous twist, governments across the globe have joined hands (figuratively of course, we still have social distancing protocols) to give tourism a shot straight from the cosmos; Sightseeing with the Stars. What started off as inexplicable hovering discs has now evolved into the most sought-after ticket in town.

It happened overnight. One day, we’re trembling in fear over alien invasions, the next day, we’re purchasing oversize foam finger souvenirs sporting “I love Aliens” with a smirk. Oh, how the tables have turned!

Not your everyday Joe can jump onto this intergalactic ride though. These rides are just for those prepared to shell out the mega bucks. Think about it for a second. Close encounter of the tourist kind – the possibility alone has left a mind-boggling imprint on globetrotters.

Aspiring extra-terrestrial tourists report that the registration process includes a rigorous physical examination, an evaluation of mental strength, and yes, a strong emphasis is placed on the candidate’s ability to take shocking paradigms shifts in their stride. Aliens tourism does require one to be quick on their feet (or tentacles).

As you’d expect from an intergalactic safari, the thrills extend beyond mere sightseeing. One of the central selling points of the campaign is the promise of inter-species dialogue. Just imagine the bragging rights amongst your friends. “Oh you climbed Everest? Really? That’s cute. I had a Tetris-playing match with an alien with seven arms. Beat that.”

Down at Flick’s Diner, where every other customer has swapped out their car keys for plasma propulsion engines, the word is that aliens don’t shy away from a friendly competition. They may not play by the rules we’re accustomed to, but victory apparently tastes sweet, even if it’s on an unidentified foreign object whizzing through space!

The ingenuity of the human race is such that we’ve managed to squeeze the universe into our itinerary, where the next grand trip could be a trillion miles away. Now you’ll need more than a phrase book to order off the menu. You’ll need a neural translator, just so you can ask your tentacled server “What exactly am I eating?”

Ahead of take-off day, demand is reaching fever pitch. Prominent tech billionaires have already booked the frontmost seats, sparking speculation that a certain someone’s grand plan is to colonize the alien race before they colonize us.

The field of astrology is also undergoing a ‘revolution,’ redefining the phrase ‘born under a star.’ Suddenly, star-crossed lovers have the chance to make their relationship literally celestial!

Back on terra firma, cynics have had their say. Some dismiss these claims as merely fantastic illusions, while others keep a skeptical eye out for the small print on these so-called ‘intergalactic tickets’. But in the face of such cosmic novelty, the naysayers have been largely ignored. As has always been the case, the first step is the hardest, but also the most exciting.

Regardless of the opinions, one thing is clear – the world of tourism has taken a ‘giant leap for mankind.’ No one knows how this will play out, but undersigned, the human race, is ready for an adventure. The intergalactic odyssey has begun!