Five passport holders nice enough to keep your dreams alive

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Find yourself daydreaming a lot about the travelling we’ll eventually be able to do? You’re not the only one using planning as a stress-coping tool. Research backs up this strategy: Back in 2014, a Cornell University study found that the simple act of planning a trip can boost our mental health. So, since nothing says I’ll-take-the-window-seat more than getting your passport road-ready, here are five holders that will elevate your mood and your travel style.

The Multi-Functional Option

This shockingly thin leather travel wallet not only has a secure spot for your passport, but also features convenient slots for your boarding pass, cards and folded cash. But the best part? The mini pen tucked in there for filling out last-minute forms. The sleek accessory also snaps closed with a magnet, so you can be sure everything stays in its place.

Bellroy Apex Passport Cover, $199, bellroy.com

The Designer Option

Let your aisle mates know you mean business with this fold-over Gucci coated canvas passport holder, adorned in both the Italian fashion house’s iconic interlocking logo and trademark red and green stripes.

Gucci Ophidia Passport Holder, $495, ssense.com

The Easy-to-Access Option

The brains behind bespoke travel accessories brand Away opted to keep things simple while designing this handy passport holder: the leather case features an exterior slip pocket to keep all important travel documents nearby, while the accessible side slot has dedicated space for your ID, credit cards and any other essentials you may need.

Away Passport Holder, $95, awaytravel.com

The Family Option

Wrangling the kids is a challenge on a good day, never mind the added hassle of keeping all of your family’s travel documents in check. Enter Tumi’s classic zipper passport case, which has room for up to five passports, so you won’t ever have to frantically triple check that you have all your kids’ paperwork ever again.

Tumi Family Passport Case, $270, tumi.com

The Eye-Catching Option

Say goodbye to playing hide and seek with your passport. The playful zebra print on this Love and Lore passport holder is so vivid and attention-grabbing, you’ll be able to spot the modern case from anywhere — even the very bottom of your bag.

Love and Lore Passport Holder, $22, chapters.indigo.ca

Photo caption: Planning travel can been proven to provide a mood boost.

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