Flights to Maasser Al Chouf, Mount Lebanon from NT$9,614

If you're not prepared, air travel can be a real challenge. But there's no need to panic. Follow these tips and tricks for a pleasant start to your vacation in Maasser Al Chouf.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First of all, put in your passport, travel docs, wallet and vital medications. Next, you'll need some entertainment to while away the hours. A juicy book and a tablet filled with your favorite shows are good options. If you plan to catch up on some sleep, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, leave some space for a few toiletry items so you'll arrive feeling fresh as a daisy.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Pack all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked baggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by authorities. Pointed or sharp objects, like your beloved pocket knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosol cans, spray paint and poisons, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of your airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and pack a sweater as it tends to get cool inside the cabin. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are also a sensible choice.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a serious condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. But the great news is there are ways to reduce your risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, wander around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

The answer is — be prepared. We've rounded up some useful tips for an easy trip through security. Look out Maasser Al Chouf, here you come:

• Security personnel first need to check that you have a valid ID and travel documents before anything else. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and earphones need to go through the machine.
• All electronic devices, including your tablet and phone, are also required to be separately scanned.
• Traveling with your favorite perfume? No problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a zip-lock bag, you're permitted to bring it with you in your carry-on luggage.
• There's a possibility that you'll be required to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Sharp or pointed items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.