Flights to La Trinidad, San José from NT$42,949

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a seamless experience if you're well organized. Follow these handy hints that will get your La Trinidad escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a comfortable experience if you take the right gear. First things first, you'll need basic toiletries, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a clean pair of socks and a good novel. Next, leave space in your bag for your laptop, a charger, any daily medications and perhaps a neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel docs and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive substances, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Go for comfort over style. Prepare for temperature changes by dressing in layers, and wear slightly roomy, flat footwear like slip-ons.
• Caused by prolonged periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers during long-distance flights. Lower your risks by drinking water, keeping your ankles and legs moving and wearing compression socks to help your circulation.

The secret is to be well prepared before you get to the airport security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to La Trinidad in a flash. Follow these tips and get your vacation off to a terrific start:

• Airport security personnel first need to check that you have a valid passport and boarding pass before anything else. Have them ready to show.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• All electronic gadgets, including your tablet and phone, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Any gels or liquids, such as shampoo or hand cream, that you want to take 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 or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on shoes usually aren't.
• Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items in the cabin. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked baggage.