Lifestyle

For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

Dubbed “the most Instagrammable pop-up in America,” Happy Place will keep Bostonians smiling at 500 Boylston St. through June 2.

You can soon “seas” the opportunity to eat (and take plenty Instagram photos of) fish-shaped ice cream right here in Boston.

Learn traditional Greek dancing, watch a theater rehearsal, become a TEDx Talk master and paint like Monet. Sounds like a solid bucket list, but these are actually activities previously offered during ArtWeek, a 10-day festival featuring unique artistic experiences in Massachusetts.

We can’t wait for rooftop drinking this spring. Grab your favorite shades and visit one of our top picks:

It’s thawing outside, which means it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get to jogging, walking or racket swinging – whatever suits your style.

Sometimes the best medicine is snuggles from your fur baby. But what do you do if your pet has an incurable disease? Here are some tips to allow you both to live your best lives.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

Last issue, we covered Boston’s tiniest neighborhood. This issue, we cover the largest.

Thawing temperatures and lighter nights lead to more foodie adventures. Here are new spots to add to your list this spring.

While your friends may be taking spring break inspiration from “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys, you don’t have to book a flight to Aruba or Jamaica for a fun-filled trip. Skip the airport and drive to one of these nearby destinations (just don’t expect bikini weather):

A $2.5 billion Encore resort and casino building already stands tall above Boston Harbor in Everett in anticipation of a June opening.

Each year on Patriots’ Day, the Boston Marathon attracts about 500,000 spectators, making it News England’s most widely viewed sporting event. It’s also the world’s oldest annual marathon.

MFA Boston’s first exhibit dedicated to Frida Kahlo – “Frida Kahlo and Arte Popular” – is on display at the museum through June 16.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

Baker, author and magazine editor Brian Hart Hoffman released the third volume of “Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker” on March 15. The book features more than 600 recipes and is currently available for order through online retailers, such as the “Bake from Scratch” website.

When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

Growing up, I could never decide which square of the Sky Bar to eat first. This funky candy bar has always been one of my favorites, so I was devastated last summer when Necco went out of business, leaving its future unclear.

Get excited, Instagrammers: Yayoi Kusama’s largest infinity room, “Love is Calling,” will be on permanent display at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston beginning fall 2019.

Yes, most of the good Mardi Gras action is down in NOLA. But we have enough booze and parties to celebrate properly here in Boston. Here are our recommendations:

Without fail, we have to buy new pairs of pants by the end of Dine Out Boston, formerly known as Boston Restaurant Week. It only happens twice a year, so we’ve already cleared our schedules and booked extra spin classes to prepare.

Last month, the MBTA proposed fare hikes amounting to an average increase of 6.3 percent for bus, subway and train rides. If approved, they’ll take effect July 1.

Not to brag, but Bostonians have two reasons to raise a glass of green beer each March 17. This date marks not only St. Patrick’s Day, but also Evacuation Day, an official Boston holiday commemorating British troops evacuating Boston in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. Here are our favorite ways to celebrate:

Charlotte-based Chef Bruce Moffett, owner of Moffett Restaurant Group, is releasing his first cookbook, “Bruce Moffett Cooks: A New England Chef in a New South Kitchen.”

Recently, The Travel 100 asked a crucial question of frequent fliers: Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

Matt Light and Rob Gronkowski of NE Patriots fame are joining forces to raffle off two Super Bowl packages to two lucky winners on Friday at 2 p.m. The grand prizes include:

Boston Wine Festival, the nation’s longest-running food and wine festival, returns this winter to the Boston Harbor Hotel for the 30th year in a row. Events began Jan. 11 and run through March 29, giving wine-lovers many opportunities to fill their glasses at over 30 events, including winemaker-hosted meals, seminars and receptions.

Super Bowl LIII takes place Feb. 3 in Atlanta, 1,000 miles from Boston. Thankfully, you don’t need to travel all that way or shell out thousands for tickets to watch the game. Here are some recommendations for watching around Boston:

Whether you’ve been dreaming of the day for months, just now realized it was approaching or hate the holiday altogether, we’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston: