Flights to Mount Creighton, Otago from NT$4,370

If you're poorly prepared, traveling can be a real challenge. But there's no need to worry. Follow these handy hints for a trouble-free start to your getaway in Mount Creighton. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a great experience if you take the right things. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a clean pair of socks and something to read. Next, find a spot in your bag for your laptop, a charger, any vital medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow as well. Lastly, don't forget to bring your passport, travel documents and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp objects, like your treasured Swiss Army knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, flares and gasoline, are also prohibited.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your top priority when choosing what to wear during your flight. Loose clothing is a smart option, as are flat, slip-on shoes.
• You've probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To reduce your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression socks or tights and keep your legs and feet moving.

The secret is to be well organized before you get to airport security. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to Mount Creighton in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a flying start:

• Be sure to have your boarding pass and ID within close reach. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to show at security.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, coat, keys and other small items, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as your turn draws near.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your laptop and phone, must also be scanned.
• Remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll need to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Sharp items are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so put them in your checked luggage.