discounted dandelion

This being April 1st, fantastic dandelions abound in cyberspace; it's dandelion heaven. I can't possibly list them all for you, so I decided instead to post my favorite. This year's winner: Expedia's trip to Mars.

For only $99, a savings of more than $3 trillion (major recession stimulus - cheaper than an NYC subway pass after May!), you can book a trip to Mars and stay in a luxury hotel with zero-gravity bedding, a hovering pool, holographic dining and martian mud massages. Oh, and not only is it very inexpensive and the ultimate treat, it's perfect for the entire family too. Dust surfing - take lessons from Johnny U's dust surfing experts - are all the rage, as are Super Low-G martian arts (watch out Nastia Liukin) and Rover Rides.

After a slingshot around the Moon, the faster than light technology ensures that the flight will only take a few days (not light years). So book now! Personally I'd take the nouveau spaceship, but the retro and classic ships (think Apollo 13) albeit slightly cheaper, will get you there just fine.