U.S. Passport Fee Increase
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A quick announcement for my fellow American travelers: starting July 13th, 2010 the fee to renew your passport increases from $75 to $110. For a new passport, the fee is increasing from $110 to $135 (yikes!). If you don't have your passport - run and get one! If your passport is expired, get it renewed! Where? At your nearest passport agency (or acceptance facility, like a local post office). The good news? Passports are valid for 10 years. For more information, check out the U.S. Department of State’s website.
Now the fun part - passport holders! I love this bold, orange case by tinymeat and the whimsical airplane print with polka dot interior by GracieDesigns (and both have many more styles to choose from). For more of a professional touch, I'd go with this leather luggage tag and passport holder from Restoration Hardware. Do you use a passport cover?