Flights to Elk Point, South Dakota from NT$28,800

Depending on where you're coming from, your trip to Elk Point could be no sweat at all or it could drag on forever. We've rounded up some useful tips that will help you start your next great escape on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a great experience if you take the right gear. First things first, you'll need toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a few magazines. Secondly, leave space in your bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, medications and maybe a quality neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to take your passport, travel docs and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have sharp objects (like a knife or scissors) hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable goods, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your aircraft are no fashion runway. Don comfortable layers and don't forget to bring a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are also a sensible choice.
• A condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation and inactivity. Doing foot and leg exercises in your seat is a great way to prevent this occurring. Wearing a pair of compression tights or socks is also a wise idea.

As seasoned travelers know, the secret is to be well organized before you get to the security gate. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to Elk Point in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a fantastic start:

• Have your boarding pass and passport someplace easily accessible. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at airport security.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other items in your pocket, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
• Your electronic gadgets like laptops and phones will also need to go on a tray for inspection. Don't worry, you'll be back online soon enough.
• Remember to remove liquids and gels from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a good footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when going through security. Big boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, pack them safely away in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.