Flights to Halfmoon, Clifton Park from NT$32,345

Depending on where you're coming from, your trip to Halfmoon could be a breeze or it could drag on forever. We've pulled together some useful hints that will help you start your next unforgettable escape on a positive note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be easy if you carry the right gear. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare pair of socks and a good read. Secondly, find room in your bag for your phone and charger, your important medications and perhaps a comfy neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, don't forget to take your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp or pointed objects, like your trusty Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, bleaching agents and poisons, are also restricted.

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of an airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and remember to bring a cardigan as it tends to get cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also a sensible choice.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers on long-haul flights. The great news is there are proven ways to lower your risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, wander through the cabin as much as possible and wear compression socks or tights.

Being prepared before you arrive at the airport can make your getaway to Halfmoon a breeze. Below you'll find some handy tips for a speedy journey past security:

• Security personnel first need to establish that you have a valid passport and travel documents before you're allowed to proceed any further. Have them ready for inspection.
• The X-ray machine comes next. Remove anything metal on you that is likely to beep. This includes items like earphones or headphones, as well as your coat or jacket. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• All your electronics, including your phone and laptop, are also required to be scanned.
• Any liquids or gels, such as hair oil or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you a few precious minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on shoes usually aren't.
• Sharp items like knives are not allowed on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.