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So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets

Tailwind Air's basic pitch was a door-to-door trip between Boston and Manhattan that’s speedier than flying, at one-way prices ranging from $400 to $800.

TRAVEL
Fun, unexpected, and accessible: A roundup of recommendations for travelers with mobility issues
We asked some travel-happy folks to weigh in on the places that were unexpectedly delightful and easy to navigate. Here’s what they shared.

Best of the Best
Globe readers pick their own best of the best restaurants in Boston
When we released our selections for the best coffee shops, breakfast spots, Italian restaurants, and more, we asked readers to share their favorites.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
Clorox wipes, pretzel donations, communication: Teachers share what they really need from parents
“I spend a lot of money every year on snacks. Hungry kids simply can’t learn as well, so donations make a huge difference.”

TRAVEL

Traveling while old(er)*

Worries are infinite. Time is not. If you want to travel, just start. Here's what this traveler has learned about life, loss, and the joy of just getting out there.
New gear for new prioritiesMore from the Globe's travel section

TABLES
REV Burger opens in Beverly; one of Boston’s best bars gets a dark revamp
Plus, Shy Bird plans a Fenway location, Mamaleh’s opens in Somerville, and Latte Boston pops up in Chestnut Hill.

Family of Pete Frates gathers at Fenway to celebrate 10th anniversary of Ice Bucket Challenge
The Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS that Pete Frates helped launch in 2014 quickly grew into a global phenomenon, raising millions to fight the disease.

QUICK BITE
A menu of appealing dishes greets diners at Ninebark in West Newton
The big, new spot features burgers, empanadas, pizza, scampi, steak frites, and other familiar bistro favorites.

Culture & Lifestyle

Broadway fans have been making pilgrimages to Boston for overlapping ‘Queen of Versailles’ and ‘Gatsby’

The chance to see two world premiere musicals in one swing has made Boston irresistible to out-of-town theater stans.

Don’t sleep on these down-bill acts at the Newport Jazz Festival

From the beginning, Newport — the nation’s first outdoor jazz festival — presented youthful newcomers alongside household names. This year is no different.
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

Give AI engine text prompt, get song. Where does that leave musicians?

AI-generated visual art has become commonplace, and a storm of AI-generated music could be next.
BOOK REVIEW

Fighting a surveillance state by changing your face

In 'Hum,' Helen Phillips’s latest, a woman seeks to outsmart a tech dystopia.

Parenting unfiltered

Clorox wipes, pretzel donations, communication: Teachers share what they really need from parents

“I spend a lot of money every year on snacks. Hungry kids simply can’t learn as well, so donations make a huge difference.”

Meet Tyler George, our very own local KIDZ BOP star

Eight new, kid-friendly summertime food destinations

Erin and Travis Jean’s son, Felix, died in infancy from a rare skin disorder. Here’s what they’d like other families to know about losing a child.

Readers sound off on the spots that didn’t make our best beaches list

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Back to Boston

Back to Boston

Where to eat, what to do, what to see, and more

Looking for something to do? Check out our Back to Boston project, where you can use an interactive map to explore all the city has to offer.

How well do you know Boston? Test your knowledge with this quiz and scavenger hunt.

Get to know the Boston Common and Public Garden by exploring this interactive map. After that, test your knowledge. How well do you know Boston’s oldest parks?

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

When friends and relatives (or even strangers) come to Boston and ask for recommendations about what they should do, where do you send them? Let travel writer Chris Muther be your guide.

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Globe readers pick their own best of the best restaurants in Boston

So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets

Clorox wipes, pretzel donations, communication: Teachers share what they really need from parents

9 best craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston

MORE RECENT LIFESTYLE STORIES

Don’t try this at home: DIY sunscreen.

Homemade sunscreen is growing in popularity alongside products from overseas.

LOVE LETTERS

He’s phubbing me (and others)

Who are you phubbing (snubbing with your phone) these days?

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

Medical records from Holland America are mysteriously held up

David Aronstein needs his medical records from Holland America. Without them, he can’t file an insurance claim for the treatment he received on a cruise. What’s the holdup?

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Camping three ways, a boutique oasis in Philly, and a portable security system

Travel news you can use.

VIP LOUNGE

Count Jacqui Heinrich out until after the election, but then bring on the French Riviera and N.E. coast

We caught up with the White House correspondent to talk about all things travel.

FOOD

The $11,000 butter from ‘The Bear’ is handmade in Shoreham, Vt.

The show makes a not-so-subtle reference to Animal Farm Creamery, originally based in Orwell. But has their newfound fame changed life on the farm?

RI FOOD & DINING

He once cooked for the British royal family. Now he’s leading a Newport restaurant as its chef.

Miguel Somoza is the executive chef at Flora, the restaurant located inside the eccentric Gardiner House hotel in Newport, R.I.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Covering the Paris Olympics means I finally get the food do-over I’ve been craving

I was 12 when I was last in Paris, and let’s just say I didn’t exactly appreciate French cuisine back then. This time, I’m not making the same mistake. Here's what I ate on a recent night out.

olympics

An Egyptian fencer finished her Olympic competition. Then she told the world she’s seven months pregnant.

Nada Hafez reached the round of 16 in the women's saber.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Why JetBlue’s playbook for profitability is bad news for Boston travelers

The airline is pulling out of several airports across the country, leaving Bostonians with fewer options.

ADDRESS

Ask the Remodeler: Like sullen teens, these trees are throwing shade, and now there’s moss on the roof

Plus, tips for insulating an attic to boost the life of your roof and air-conditioning units. Send your questions to [email protected].

ADDRESS | Cape & Islands

For Whitney Houston fan, each piece of memorabilia captures one moment in time

“I’m preserving a part of her legacy and a part of music history that’s not about drugs or marriage.”

Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new items include meat intended to be sliced at delis as well as some packaged meat and poultry products sold in stores.

They put their Tamarind Heads together, and the result is a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce

You can mix it with mayonnaise to create a spicy aioli for sandwiches. Both options, Medium and Hot, are vegan, preservative- and gluten-free.

Introducing Sweet Garleek, a cross between garlic and a leek

If you have a green thumb, grow your own Sweet Garleek. Row 7 sells the seeds.

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: White chocolate-chip scones, fresh from the oven and still warm, are irresistible

Recipe for White Chocolate-Chip Scones

Ask Amy

Exiting with some well-worn wisdom

Asking Eric

Children blame ailing mom for dad’s cheating

Employee wants vindication from bully boss

Sober diners tired of paying for drinks

Grandkids are being kept away from dentist

Wife finds intimacy with an old friend

Bird Sightings

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.