Flights to Minucciano, Tuscany from NT$8,573

We've got the lowdown on how to make your flight a stress-free experience. Follow our insider tips and you'll be speeding through the airport and enjoying Minucciano before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First of all, pack your passport, official ID, cash and medications. Next, you'll need some extra in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A juicy book and a phone filled with your favorite movies are some terrific options. If you intend to take a short snooze, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-canceling headphones will also be useful. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some deodorant to ensure you touchdown feeling fresh as a daisy.

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 your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, 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:

• The aisles of an airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin on long-haul flights. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are also a wise idea.
• Caused by sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are numerous ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression tights or socks.

The trick is to be prepared before you reach the airport security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Minucciano in no time at all. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a terrific start:

• Keep your travel documents and ID close by. They're the first items you'll be asked for by airport security.
• Next up, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Personal belongings like your coat, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• Your electronic gadgets like phones and laptops will also need to go on a tray to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
• Want to bring along your favorite cologne? No problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a zip-close bag, you can bring it with you in your carry-on luggage.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several valuable minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers usually aren't.
• Take all prohibited items out of 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.