Flights to El Golfo, Yaiza from NT$15,180

We've got the lowdown on how to make your journey a pleasant experience. Follow our top tips and you'll be cruising through airport security and seeing the best of El Golfo in no time flat.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be easy if you've got all the right gear. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare set of clothes and a few magazines. Next, make room in your bag for your phone and charger, any medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow too. Lastly, remember to bring your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp objects (like a knife or scissors) hiding in your carry-on luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable substances, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be the goal when deciding what to wear on your flight. Consider your footwear choice with care too, as swollen feet are a common occurrence. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are always a good idea.
• The serious condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potential risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation and inactivity. Walking around the cabin and doing regular leg and foot exercises in your seat is a great way to prevent this happening. Wearing a quality pair of compression socks or tights also helps reduce your risk.

A little pre-planning before you get to the airport will make your trip to El Golfo easy and painless. Read through our useful tips and tricks for a swift journey past security:

• Airport security personnel first need to establish that you have a valid ID and travel documents before you can proceed any further. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Items like your belt, jacket and earphones need to go through the machine.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine for inspection. Don't worry, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray machine 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.
• Lightweight sneakers are a great footwear choice as you're less likely to have to remove them when going through security. Hiking boots and other bulky shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.