Flights to Rocky Point, North Carolina from NT$40,387

If you're not prepared, traveling can be daunting. But there's no need to hit the panic button just yet. Follow these helpful hints and enjoy a pain-free start to your vacation in Rocky Point. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be a pleasure if you've got all the right things. First things first, you'll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a clean set of clothes and a few magazines. Next, find room in your bag for your phone and charger, any vital medications and maybe a proper neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

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

What to wear on a flight:

• Your main aim is to be as comfortable as you can. Go for slip-on footwear, dress in loose, natural fibers and remember to bring a jacket in case you get cold in the cabin.
• Most travelers have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To lessen your risk on board, stay hydrated, consider wearing compression tights or socks and move your legs and feet often.

The trick is to be well organized before you arrive at the airport security gate. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Rocky Point in a flash. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a spectacular start:

• Be sure to have your passport and boarding pass someplace easily accessible. They're the first things you'll be asked to present to security.
• Next up is the X-ray machine. Remove anything on you that is likely to set off the alarm. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as bulky coats or jackets. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine to be scanned. Don't worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
• Any liquids or gels, such as lip balm or cologne, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a good chance you'll need to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a clever idea.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so put them in your checked bags.