Flights to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany from NT$11,431

No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you prepare well enough. We've compiled a list of top travel tips that will help get your Castelnuovo di Garfagnana escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be a cruisy experience if you carry the right gear. Firstly, you'll want a few toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare change of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, find room in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, any medications and maybe a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, don't forget to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have a pocket knife lurking in your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable substances, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your aim here is to be as comfortable as possible. Layer up with loose, natural-fiber clothing and take a jacket in case it gets cool. Opt for well-fitting, flat shoes as your feet may swell a little during the journey. Leave the stilettos and heavy boots in your checked baggage.
• Most of us have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of sitting. There are many ways to lessen your risk. Wear compression tights or socks, stay well hydrated and keep your legs and feet moving. Do a few laps of the cabin or try out some exercises in your seat.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be well prepared before you get to the security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana in no time flat. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a flying start:

• Your ID and travel documents will need to be presented to airport security. Have them close by so you don't hold up the queue.
• Next up, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Items like your jacket, belt and headphones need to go through the machine.
• All electronic gadgets, including your phone and tablet, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Don't forget to remove liquids and gels from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a chance you'll be asked to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Sharp items can't be taken on board. They'll be seized at security, so pack them in your checked baggage.