Flights to Cenate Sopra, Lombardy from NT$8,900

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well prepared. We've made a list of handy tips that will help get your Cenate Sopra vacation started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a stress-free experience if you bring the right gear. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare change of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, find a spot in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, any vital medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, remember to bring your passport, travel documents and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items differs between airlines, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes box cutters, razor blades, fuels and bleaching agents. Sports equipment like golf clubs, and objects that could injure passengers, such as swords and guns, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Your goal here is to be as comfortable as you can. Pick easy-to-remove footwear, dress in loose, natural-fiber clothing and remember to bring a pullover in case you get cold in the cabin.
• It's likely you've heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of sitting. To lessen your risk on board, drink lots of water, consider wearing compression socks and move your lower limbs often.

The trick is to be prepared before you get to security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Cenate Sopra in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your vacation off to a terrific start:

• Have your ID and boarding pass within close reach. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to show at airport security.
• The X-ray machine is up next. Remove anything on you that is likely to beep. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as your coat or jacket. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic gadgets also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a chance you'll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a wise idea.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp or pointed objects in the cabin. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.