We've rounded up all the info you need to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. Follow our tips and you'll be hightailing it through airport security and exploring South Fork in no time flat.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Traveling on a plane can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right gear. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare pair of socks and a good read. Next, leave space in your carry-on bag for your laptop, a charger, your medications and perhaps a neck pillow as well. Lastly, remember to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by authorities. Pointed or sharp objects, like your beloved Swiss Army knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, flares and gasoline, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your goal here is to make yourself as comfortable as you can. Layer yourself up in natural-fiber clothing and remember to pack a pullover in case it gets cool in the cabin. Go for a pair of flat, slightly roomy shoes as it's possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the journey. Leave the stilettos and hiking boots in your checked baggage.
- Most travelers have heard about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of sitting. There are plenty of ways to lessen your risk. Wear a good-quality pair of compression socks, drink lots of water and get your legs and feet moving. Do a lap or two of the cabin or try out some exercises in your seat.