World Traveler

Now is the time when traffic gets heavy and vacations are aplenty. If you're traveling abroad, consider a handy - and beautiful - passport cover. Any of these would make an ideal gift for a traveler, but it would also be a nice personal splurge before visiting the family in Prague, Beijing, Vienna or Auckland. Whether you prefer form or function, a passport cover is the quintessential luxury neccessity for the well-traveled!

My favorite pedigree stationer, Smythson of Bond Street, has a slew of luxe covers to choose from. I love the texture and gold hardware on this version. 

Hard to beat the price or the vast array of colors to choose from with these from Vera Bradley. Baekgaard's covers would make finding your passport a cinch! 

For the minimalist that appreciates unexpected details such as metallic leathers or contrast linings, Kate Spade is spot-on. The Jane Street Passport Ticket Holder is constructed from shiny calfskin and boasts a special spot to hold a boarding pass. 

The On The Go Leather Passport Covers feature soft, napa cowhide with a debossed United States of America Passport insignia. Available in either carnation pink or key lime green, each can be stamped with a single, 2 or 3 initial monogram in the lower right hand corner. You can also purchase coordinating luggage tags for the true jet setter.

MoMA has a masculine version designed by Chris Howell. For the man in need of some organization, it has a clear passport window, three credit card slots, two internal pockets, and an external pocket.

These Graphic Print Passport Covers from Shop Intuition will keep the kiddos anxiously awaiting their next trip overseas.

And for the philanthropist, Presents For Purpose has an exclusive passport cover by Luxury Accessories International. 25% of the proceeds will benefit a charity of your choice.