Macau"s festive Lunar New Year events

Holiday

Macau: The Lunar New Year here sparks evening flower markets at Fisherman’s Wharf, drummers at the 16th century A-Ma temple, a parade with 18 lion dances and a 780-foot dragon, and fireworks seen from the Taipa waterfront. This year’s festivities take place Feb. 10-12. www.macautourism.gov.mo.

Virtual travel

New Orleans: The new webcam where Bourbon and St. Peter streets meet will help you stay above the guys and girls gone wild for the Super Bowl. It also offers prime viewing for Mardi Gras follies Thursday through Feb. 12. www.earthcam.com/events/mardigras.

Wildlife

India: Corbett and Bandhavgarh national parks are renowned for sightings of India’s highly endangered tigers. A new 10-day “ecotour” departing March 11 includes visits there and with World Wildlife Fund India scientists trying to save the tigers. A portion of the cost ($6,149) benefits WWF-India. www.ecotours.com.

New hotel

Norway: Oslo’s first waterfront hotel, the Thief, opened on the car-free islet of Tjuvholmen with 119 rooms, modern art on loan from the nearby Astrup-Fearnley museum, sustainable design and a restaurant serving farm-to-table regional cuisine. Rates from $339. www.thethief.com.

Special event

Mexico: There’s no prize money for top surfers and stand-up paddle surfers in the Punta Sayulita Classic March 8-10, but they’ll come anyway, to raise funds for reef protection and local children. Events include a beach cleanup, kids’ art camp and concert by Mishka. www.puntasayulitasurfclassic.com.

Macau"s festive Lunar New Year events