Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well organized. Follow these top travel tips that will help get your Miragoane escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having a pain-free travel experience is to plan ahead. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, official ID, bank cards and medications. Next, take on board items that'll help pass the time, like some electronic devices or a good book. It's also wise to pack your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Finally, be sure to toss in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a clean T-shirt.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Make sure you don't have sharp or pointed objects hiding in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, 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 an airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer yourself up with comfortable clothes and take a sweater as it tends to get cool in the cabin on long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are also a good choice.
- The condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clots forming due to poor circulation. Doing leg and foot exercises in your seat helps to prevent this developing. Wearing a good-quality pair of compression socks may also help.