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Applying for a passport can be a lengthy and expensive process, with the normal processing time taking six to eight weeks (right now, it can take up to 11 weeks for routine processing), and the cost to renew more than $100 in the United States. Avoid adding any extra time or expense by making sure you meet all U.S. passport photo requirements when you apply. You don’t have to go to a passport photo center and pay extra for official passport photos, but if you take them yourself, you need to be sure to follow these rules....

In downtown Cairo, miracles are performed on Maarouf. This narrow, tree-lined street in the eastern shadows of the Egyptian Museum echoes with the sound of hammers reshaping steel. Black motor oil glistens in pools on the sidewalk, and the small shops nearby are stacked floor to ceiling with auto parts or safety glass. Parked at the curbs, propped up on jacks, a century’s worth of automotive history awaits resurrection. Through improvisational genius and the ability to fabricate almost anything, mechanics here can return old Cadillacs to their 1920’s elegance and rebuild Turkish-made Dogans for another decade’s hard labor in the streets of Cairo....

You — yes, you — deserve to live out all your wildest travel fantasies. So go ahead, take a moment and dream big. Now, dream a little bigger. And bigger. Just a bit more. Need help? How about driving luxury performance cars on a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle? Yeah. That should do the trick. As travel begins to open back up, the Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy located in Arjeplog, Sweden wants you to know it’s ready and willing to welcome you....

Over the last year, we’ve collectively spent an absolutely wild amount of time on our phones. From doom-scrolling on Twitter to getting hooked on dance trends on TikTok, it seemed like all of humanity looked at their phones as a lifeline to the outside world. But now, it’s time to put down the device, look up, and see what’s around you once again. You might even be handsomely rewarded for reducing screen time over the next few weeks....

“I always joke that this is what happens when you live in Alaska and won’t let your daughter get a pony,” says Jane Atkinson as she strokes Olive, one of her pet reindeer. We’ve paused on a trail behind Atkinson’s home at Running Reindeer Ranch, 20 minutes outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, so the herd can root around beneath the snow for lichen, their preferred treat. It’s early spring and here in the sub-arctic there’s still several feet of powder, but it doesn’t seem to deter the dozen or so reindeer — almost every time they bury their snouts in the snow they come up with a chunk of greenery in their teeth....

One of the best goals you can make for upcoming travel is to come home feeling healthier than when you left. Beach vacations aren’t always conducive to staying active — it’s all too tempting to order a mai tai with lunch and then spend the rest of your day lounging poolside. That said, hiking, biking, snorkeling, and boating are the perfect way to truly experience everything your preferred beach destination has to offer....

It’s time to step away from your computer, your responsibilities, and your everyday life and come drink fruity cocktails at a floating tiki bar in paradise instead. Tucked away in the Florida Keys, travelers can find Bungalows Key Largo, an all-inclusive, adults-only property that’s on a mission to help everyone chill out and find their zen. The 12-acre property sits just an hour’s drive south of Miami, and guests can book one of its 135 private bungalows, each with its own alfresco soaking tub and garden shower....

After reopening in July, certain attractions at Walt Disney World have been given the all-clear to board at full capacity following initial rules put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a report from Walt Disney World News Today that showed rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, and Avatar Flight of Passage using all seats, a Disney spokesperson confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Wednesday that due to the rides’ design, they were allowed to accommodate more guests at a time in cooperation with local health authorities....

China lifted its lockdown on Wuhan, the former epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, after 76 days. on Wednesday. Citizens are permitted to leave their homes and begin to return to life as normal — albeit with some lingering restrictions. They must have a smartphone app which uses data-tracking and government surveillance to assure that residents are healthy and have not been in contact with anyone infected with COVID-19, according to The Associated Press....

The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is encouraging you to dream a little about your next visit to the Centennial State while quarantining at home. In May, the tourism office announced it is encouraging out-of-state visitors to delay any trips to the state until the time is right. But it still wants travelers to celebrate the state by reliving their Colorado travel memories. Getty Images “I think there certainly is a wish among practitioners of tourism that there will be travelers this summer,” Cathy Ritter, director of the CTO, told Fox31....

Hotel Marcel, a Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, will open its doors in April 2022. And when it does, it will be making eco-friendly history. Located in the Pirelli Building in Connecticut, Hotel Marcel is set to become the nation’s first Passive-House certified and first net-zero energy hotel. The hotel, designed by New York City-based Dutch East Design and architecture firm Becker Becker, will also become one in about a dozen LEED Platinum certified hotels in the United States....

After months away from the high seas, Costa Cruises will begin sailing again in March. The Italian cruise line, part of the Carnival Corporation, announced that its cruise season will restart on March 27, according to a press release shared with Travel + Leisure. The flagship Costa Smeralda will begin the season with three and four-day cruises around Italy, including stops at Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina, and Cagliari. From May 1, the ship will resume one-week cruise itineraries in the western Mediterranean, sailing around Italy, France, and Spain....

As travelers slowly wade back into the waters of travel, cruise lines are finding ways to ease concerns about the close quarters and communal nature of their seafaring vessels. Now, several major cruise companies have agreed to implement new regulations that will require passengers to prove their negative COVID-19 status before embarking on any ships. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents major cruise lines around the world, recently released a statement that all of its members worldwide have agreed to test passengers and crews on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 people or more....

Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Around the world, hotels and resorts have reimagined the guest experience amid the pandemic, adopting innovative technologies and introducing new practices to create a safer environment — and Disney is no exception. With over 20 hotels located at Walt Disney World, the massive theme park resort has implemented a number of new health and safety protocols since reopening this summer....

A pre-arrival questionnaire was the first clue that my upcoming wellness experience at the Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, a Sensei Retreat was going to be something special — way beyond a massage, facial, and appetizer-sized meals. The phone call from my sensei guide confirmed that impression. She asked about my wellness goals, treatments I wished to experience, and what I hoped to accomplish during my brief visit. I was not sure at that point, but the life of a writer involves much sitting and probably not the best posture or eating habits, so I knew I had some work ahead of me....

When things began to shut down in Los Angeles, Robert Rosenheck and Cindy Capobianco — the team behind Lord Jones, a CBD brand launched in 2017 — found themselves in an unusual position. Per a somewhat surprising order from California governor Gavin Newsom, cannabis businesses were deemed “essential,” much like wine shops or grocery stores. And while many specialty and luxury goods have seen a dip in sales of late as pay cuts and unemployment rise, interest in their business seemed to be holding steady....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. Adventure-seeking travelers have embraced midsize ships, which can explore far-flung ports, including polar destinations — Antarctica, Greenland — and tropical islands in the South Pacific....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world. The Iberian peninsula has only become more alluring over the years....

As you likely already know, Richard Branson is the owner of Necker Island, a vacation paradise he calls home and often rents out to other rich and famous people. But, did you know that like his well diversified Virgin empire, Branson also owns a second island paradise you can visit too? As Robb Report recently shared, Branson is the proud owner of Makepeace Island, an equally picturesque island located off the Sunshine Coast of Australia....

To buy: amazon.com, from $20 The mules are so well made, that one shopper said they “look designer,” and added, “they look very expensive and chic with any outfit.” This Fan-favorite Hiking Sock Brand Just Released Ski Pants — and They’re ‘Incredible,’ According to Reviews And even though the mules are crafted from faux leather, they’re still durable. According to reviewers, the soles don’t wear after a few uses, and contain a traction grip that adds an extra layer of protection....