Pick of the Day: Luca Chiara Philamenia RFID Travel Wallet

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What Is It: The Philamenia RFID travel wallet from Luca Chiara.

Why It’s Smart:

• Entire outside is lined with stainless steel to offer full RFID protection

• Made from luxury vegan materials

• Covered front security snap closure keeps the wallet secure

• Water-resistant nylon front and back panels

• Large enough to hold your passport and other travel documents

• Plenty of pockets for organization: six credit card slots, two side passport pockets, two money compartments, center zippered pocket

• Comes in a protective storage bag

• The Philamenia travel wallet is currently marked down from $98.50 to $49.97 on LucaChiara.com and SmarterTravel readers can use the promo code: STM20 for an additional 20 percent off of anything on the website

Where to Buy: Available on LucaChiara.com.

(Photo: Luca Chiara)

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