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While event cancellations are undoubtedly necessary in the interest of public health during the coronavirus pandemic, ticket holders of now canceled or rescheduled events are now wondering if they’ll get refunds. Companies like Ticketmaster and Stubhub are now faced with having to refund fans and work with venues or event organizers for when it comes to rescheduling a massive amount of events. “Typically, event organizers have had the flexibility to offer refunds for virtually all postponed and rescheduled events,” Ticketmaster told Travel + Leisure in a statement....

Everyone has some trusty Tupperware in their kitchen. It’s durable, reliable, and now, totally Instagrammable. In honor of its 73rd anniversary, Tupperware is opening its first pop-up location in New York City called TuppSoho. This temporary store will be open through Dec. 22, and will be a one-stop shop for all your kitchen organization needs. Courtesy of Tupperware It’s also a gorgeous space filled with colorful displays and installations that are sure to please any social media lover....

The best way to toast Earth Day is with free beer. April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which also coincides with National Parks Week. But since many national parks are closed in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, there aren’t a lot of traditional ways to celebrate this little blue planet. Instead of letting in visitors, Yellowstone National Park is hosting a livestream of its famous Old Faithful geyser so people can see the eruptions in action from the comfort of home....

The pleasures of camping have never sounded more alluring: pristine air, nighttime skies dotted with millions of stars, and a soothing cacophony of nature sounds. With all that, plus lakes, streams, active geysers, and fragrant conifer trees — all spread in a vast wilderness many miles from civilization — it’s easy to see why Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s best places to camp. Yellowstone National Park camping is a must-do for outdoorsy types and adventure lovers, but deciding between the 12 different campgrounds, which comprise more than 2,000 campsites scattered throughout the park (not including the 300-plus backcountry options along the nearly 1,000 miles of trails), can be a task in itself....

Let’s just get one thing straight: Sloths are the most magical creatures on earth. They are adorable, love warm climates, laze about all day, and their course furry bodies provide a home to hundreds of other organisms. But, there’s a lot more to these delightful mammals than you may realize. And this weekend may be the best time to learn more about them because Oct. 20 is “International Sloth Day.” We think this is a holiday is really worth celebrating....

It’s been 12 years since City Center debuted on the Las Vegas Strip. Here, there is no kitsch and the theme is simply unabashed luxury. And with a reported cost of $9.2 billion, the largest privately financed development in the United States, that has certainly been achieved at City Center. From its LEED-certified buildings and The Shops at Crystals (which is handedly the swankiest emporium in the country), to a mix of residential and hotel offerings, the 76-acre campus is as impressive as it is massive....

Travelers headed to Joshua Tree National Park now have another unique option for nearby lodging at airstream hotel AutoCamp’s newest location, which officially opened at the end of Dec. 2021. Set in the Southern California desert less than 10 minutes outside of the national park, AutoCamp Joshua Tree welcomes guests for an experience that feels simultaneously like a boutique hotel and a glamping outpost. Courtesy of AutoCamp Joshua Tree The 25-acre property features three types of accommodations: Airstreams, Accessible Suites, and X Suites — all of which offer a kitchenette, an outdoor dining area, and a fire pit perfect for a s’mores-filled evening....

Disney is headed to the Arctic in 2023 on new expedition cruises announced this week. Beginning in Oslo, Norway, the 10-day, nine-night sailing takes guests to the remote Svalbard Archipelago, which sits in the Arctic Ocean between the mainland and the North Pole. The archipelago’s largest town, Longyearbyen, is one of the northernmost places in the world where people still live. It’s best known for its northern lights shows nowadays and has a population estimated to be around 2,400....

Starting Sept. 8, Disney World will be reducing the hours of Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios will be closing an hour earlier, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively; Epcot will be closing at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m., and Animal Kingdom will shave an hour off in the morning and in the evening. Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images...

Emirates is hoping to get you all flying again by not only launching an all-new class of service but also by offering up sale prices that are too good to pass up. The airline launched its global sale to make up for lost time and to “inspire and encourage travelers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the New Year.” With the sale, Emirates is offering all-inclusive Economy Class fares from the United States to Africa starting at $699....

The 16-hour flight from New York to Hong Kong isn’t easy, but Cathay Pacific certainly knows how to make it comfortable. In fact, last year, I took the long-haul flight from JFK to Hong Kong International Airport twice. And both times — once in business and once in premium economy — I felt like royalty. Now, Cathay Pacific wants you to feel as special as I did by bringing a little piece of their in-flight experience to you on the ground at home....

Bigger is sometimes better, especially when you’re talking about a water park. A new Nordic-themed indoor water park called Rulantica opened on Nov. 28 in Rust, Germany, near the Black Forest and the border with France. Rulantica, created by the same company that owns Europa Park, isn’t just a water park, it’s also a massive, €180 million (about $199 million USD) complex that is the size of six (American) football fields....

Before the pandemic, I changed my earrings like I changed my clothes. I didn’t have one signature jewelry look, but I loved anything big and gaudy — the closer it resembled one of Liberace’s capes, the better. My favorite pair of earrings were 3-inch hammered silver earrings with colorful Swarovski crystals that were ’80s Madonna meets Catholic Sicilian art. But our mask-wearing era has made these earrings essentially obsolete. The few times I’ve tried to wear these earrings with a mask, I’ve seen my life flash before my eyes as I wonder if I will accidentally choke myself....

“Count me in, Pops!” That was my granddaughter’s response when I invited her to make a 200-mile trek through the Apennines range of mountains down central Italy. I chose this trek after reading an account by a photographer friend who had done it several years ago. A little history: A Catholic frier from a hill town in Italy lived and preached a life of poverty. He believed that he should pattern his life as closely as he could to that of Jesus....

Wine lovers, prepare your tastebuds for takeoff. JetBlue is teaming up with Archer Roose Collective to bring passengers one of the brand’s unique canned wines on their flights. Starting Jan. 1, travelers will be able to order Archer Roose’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc on all flights nationwide, making it the first-ever canned wine to be served in flight by JetBlue. The airline also recently partnered with canned hard seltzer company Truly back in November, so it’s safe to say that if you want a nice, boozy refreshment on a JetBlue flight, you’re now guaranteed to get something delicious and affordable....

In March 2020, much like the rest of the world, Kenya shut its borders to international travelers, bringing its billion-dollar tourism industry to a screeching halt. Now, more than a year later, the African nation is taking stock of its most precious attraction: its animals. In May, scientists, rangers, and an army of volunteers began the arduous task of counting every single wild animal in the nation as part of its first wildlife census....

Following the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, the basketball superstar’s hometown in Italy is paying tribute with a whole week of mourning. Some fans may not know it, but although Bryant was born in Philadelphia, he grew up partially in Rieti, in the Lazio region of Italy, and spoke fluent Italian, according to CNN. His father moved the entire family there after retiring from his own basketball career....

Traveling these days comes with a whole checklist of requirements: masks, disinfectant, and — increasingly — proof of a negative COVID-19 test. In an effort to make traveling easier, several U.S. airlines have set up testing programs to facilitate state travel restrictions and comply with international rules that require proof of a negative test to enter. From at-home saliva tests to COVID-19-free transatlantic flights, drive-thru testing, and setting up testing centers inside airports, airlines throughout the country have turned to innovative solutions to get travel back up in the air....

According to CNN, Niue (pronounced nyoo-ay) is the world’s first country to receive Dark Sky status from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). This organization is a U.S.-based non-profit that is dedicated to ending light pollution. The organization celebrates Dark Sky week in late April. There are lots of places around the world with Dark Sky status, such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona or the Mount John Observatory in New Zealand....

As New York’s Citi Bike has been working with ride-sharing app Lyft to provide free memberships for medical workers, the initiative just got a huge boost to help the program expand. Thanks to a $1 million donation from Mastercard and Citi, Citi Bike’s “Critical Workers Program” — which provided free 30-day memberships — has been extended to one year and will also include New Yorkers who work at food banks and other food support non-profits, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday....