As far as I can see, there are both advantages and disadvantages to the development of moon holidays for the tourist.

As far as I can see, there are both advantages and disadvantages to the development of moon holidays for the tourist. On the one hand, a moon holiday might seem attractive in that it would offer not only a unique holiday opportunity but also an unforgettable life experience. As films have repeatedly shown, our view of life on earth is likely to be permanently affected by a trip to the moon.

On the other hand, there are various drawbacks to consider. For those who are concerned about access to important facilities such as hospitals or who rely on our telecommunications systems, the moon is unlikely to be an attractive tourist destination. Ultimately, is not the moon just too far away? Some people are still reluctant to travel across the world; so they are extremely unlikely to want to hop onto a space shuttle and venture into zero-gravity.


I would question whether so-called ‘moon holidays’ are ever likely to be possible. Although the media frequently reports on things like the building of moon hotels and provides images of a typical moon holiday resort, I doubt whether these are anything more than speculative. Even if it is possible to construct and encapsulate an atmosphere on the moon that can sustain human life, how practical is it going to be to maintain this? Are those involved in the development of moon holidays ever likely to find people willing to work on the moon? That apart, there is also the problem of attracting sufficient numbers of tourists in order to make such a business financially viable. All in all, I think the obstacles to this type of project are simply too great for moon holidays ever to be a realistic option.