Planning a Mexican escape with friends? A Caribbean adventure for two? A European vacation for the whole family? Now's not only the time to get tickets before prices skyrocket or run out. It's also time to order your passport. And protect it in style.

Where to begin? Visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/ for information on getting, replacing or changing your U.S. passport. This site can tell you the closest passport acceptance facility in your area where you can do all of the above. Right now you'll wait bout a month for your passport, unless you pay extra to expedite the process.

Now comes the fun part. How will you outfit your passport? Flight001.com will make you wish you had a dozen copies to carry around. This site has passport covers made of materials as diverse as leather and duct tape - with imagery ranging from stripes to solids to monsters to a bike rider to escalator schematics. Get free ground shipping with promo code FIRSTCLASSLUXURY when you spend $50 before tax.

LuggageOnline.com has a variety of cases for your passport and boarding pass that you can wear around your neck, in addition to sleek leather passport jackets in a rainbow of colors. You'll also find leather document cases, ticket organizers, undercover security wallets, cases for multiple forms of currency and a whole lot more for your travel needs. And you'll earn a 6% ConsumerClub.com rebate as you fly through this site.

Trouble choosing a destination? Look no further than LonelyPlanet.com for maps, articles and invaluable advice on when and where to go this summer. Happy Travels to you.