Flights to Socaire, San Pedro de Atacama from NT$27,087

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you've prepared well enough. Follow these handy travel tips that will help get your Socaire vacation started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a cruisy experience if you carry the right things. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a fresh set of clothes and something to read. Secondly, make room in your carry-on bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, your important medications and maybe a cozy neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, remember to bring your passport, travel documents and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have a pocket knife hiding in your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable substances, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your airplane are not the best place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and bring a sweater as it tends to get cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also recommended.
• Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a condition that can affect some passengers on long-distance flights. But the great news is there are numerous ways to lower your risk of developing it. Drink plenty of water, get up and walk around the cabin as much as possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

Being organized before your flight can make your trip to Socaire a pleasure. Below are some handy tips for a speedy journey past security:

• First things first. Your passport and travel documents will need to be presented to airport security. Have them easily accessible so you don't hold up the queue.
• After that, 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. Items like your belt, jacket and earphones need to go through the machine.
• For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, laptop and any other electronics also need to go through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to take on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• There's a good chance you'll need to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, pack them in your checked baggage. They won't be allowed on board.