If your vacation includes a plane ride, tricks of the trade will keep you feeling good upon the arrival at your destination.

Start by leaving your stress at home. Give yourself ample time to pack and get to the airport. Wear comfortable walking shoes you can easily remove at the security check line.

Keep necessary medications in your carry-on, but remember that your carry-on luggage is allowed a maximum of three-ounces of each liquid.

Deep-vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the leg, is a concern for many older air travelers as well as pregnant women and severely overweight people. Harvard Medical School publications say it’s likely due to prolonged inactivity, and dry cabin air may increase the risk. To decrease the risk, avoid crossing your legs while seated, walk up and down the aisle at least once an hour, drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol and caffeine. These last suggestions also help avoid jet lag if you’re changing time zones.

Other ways to reduce the effects of jetlag are to get onto your new time as soon as possible, and eat foods high in protein rather than carbohydrates for your first meal.

With a bit of planning, the flight to your vacation spot can be a pleasant part of your journey.