22-07-2024 01:38 AM - edited 02-09-2024 12:20 PM
WIN BIG THIS SUMMER
From a posh picnic to a grand getaway!
Would jetting off with a friend to Europe for a fabulous 4* city break complete your summer?
Well, it’s one of the BIG prizes up for grabs in our huge summer giveaway – win 3 nights in a 4* hotel for two with return flights, private airport transfers, travel insurance and £200 spending money. And when it comes to choosing the destination, you’re the boss. Take your pick of return flights from selected UK airports to either Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, Lisbon, Paris, Prague, Rome or Stockholm. The prize is worth over £2,500!
That’s not all, there’s loads of these great prizes up for grabs too:
HOW CAN I WIN BIG?
It’s so easy. Just answer this question to be entered into the prize draw for your chance to bag our grand getaway or one of our other super prizes:
The Prize Draw opens 22/07/24 at 10:00 and closes on 01/09/24 at 11:59 (“Promotion Period”).
To enter the Prize Draw entrants must be a SMARTY customer and have an active plan as at the end date of the Promotion Period. Entrants must have registered for the SMARTY Community within the Promotion Period and be over 18 years of age and a UK resident (“Eligible Entrants”).
Only one entry per entrant. Winners will be selected at random.
For full terms click here.
Team SMARTY
UPDATE - COMPETITION CLOSED
The competition is now closed and we will draw the winner from all the eligible entries. Keep your fingers crossed and an eye on your Private Message inbox.
Thanks to everyone who contributed some brilliant entries. We had almost three thousand posts !
Keep up the great work everyone; the SMARTY Community belongs to us all and succeeds because of your great contributions.
23-07-2024 13:07 PM
Pack a 4 way extension lead as well as a travel adaptor so you can plug in all your gadgets
23-07-2024 13:08 PM
In it to win it
23-07-2024 13:09 PM
Don't forget chargers or power banks especially if travelling with kids!
23-07-2024 13:09 PM
Packing cubes and vacuum bags with a manual pump - that way you can vacuum on the way back too! Also pack underwear/small accessories in shoes 🙂
23-07-2024 13:13 PM
Packing cubes or shein bags for clothes/bikinis. Vacuum bags for larger clothing items with a manual pump so you can vacuum for the way home too. Pack underwear and/or small accessories in shoes!
23-07-2024 13:13 PM
Pack chargers and power banks, not forgetting adapters, especially if travelling with teenagers!
23-07-2024 13:14 PM
Packing cubes or shein bags for clothes/bikinis. Vacuum bags for larger clothing items with a manual pump so you can vacuum for the way home too. Pack underwear and/or small accessories in shoes!
23-07-2024 13:14 PM
Pack an emergency kit in case of flight delays. A toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and dry shampoo can really make a difference, and help you feel fresh to fly.
23-07-2024 13:14 PM
So if you can handle the heat, Middle East destinations drop prices massively in the summer. They offer free kids and free half board upgrades because their peak season is winter. The opposite to Europe. So think Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman etc…but it’ll be hot!
23-07-2024 13:14 PM
make sure you’re on Smarty mobile to take advantage of 12 gig of free roaming in Europe, holidays aren’t cheap so you don’t need the added expense
23-07-2024 13:16 PM - edited 23-07-2024 13:18 PM
Take one travel plug adapter and then one big extension cable from home. Much easier way to charge all your devices!
23-07-2024 13:16 PM
Make sure to bring extension cables so you you only have to buy one travel plug! Please don’t forget your suncream..
23-07-2024 13:14 PM
My trick for any holiday is motivation and wish to make it happen.
23-07-2024 13:16 PM
My best hack for summer getaways is to plan it my trip early September when the heat is not as strong as July and August so you can enjoy the weather and the prices go down because there is no families and kids are back to school! Double win!
23-07-2024 13:18 PM
Pack your passport!
23-07-2024 13:18 PM
Put in the leg work before you go so that once you’re there you can relax.
23-07-2024 13:20 PM
Pack your socks in your shoes to save space!
23-07-2024 13:22 PM
Packing cubes allow you to fit more in your bag and take a travel plug adapter with an extension lead to connect all your electrical gadgets.
23-07-2024 13:23 PM
Target a country to visit, and before going learn a few useful words and phrases. Especially “please” and “thank you”.
23-07-2024 13:23 PM
My best hack for a summer getaway is to travel light, which means going somewhere that you don't need too many thick clothes.
23-07-2024 13:24 PM
I use various websites and phone hotels directly to benefit from last minute deals.
23-07-2024 13:27 PM
I use various websites and phone hotels directly to benefit from last minute deals
23-07-2024 13:26 PM
My best hack is to wear layers of clothes so it costs less on luggage fees.
23-07-2024 13:27 PM
23-07-2024 13:28 PM
Alternate activity days with relaxation days, so you get the best of both worlds.
23-07-2024 13:28 PM
Pack lightweight clothes in vacuum bags n don't forget to label them 😎
23-07-2024 13:28 PM
Pre-pack all of your liquids in a clear zipock freezer bag & place on top of your clothes or in an easy access compartment for a speedy transit through security. 🧴💄☺️👍
23-07-2024 13:28 PM
Roll and vac pack your clothes for optimum space
23-07-2024 13:29 PM
definitely hand luggage ONLY! No airport luggage carousel nonsense.
23-07-2024 13:30 PM
sunshine
23-07-2024 13:31 PM
Tie a ribbon/brightly coloured strap around a handle of your luggage so that it's more easily identified as yours at pickup.
23-07-2024 13:30 PM
Take one adapter plug and a multi socket adapter. Can then plug in and use multiple plugs.
23-07-2024 13:31 PM
set your budget
23-07-2024 13:34 PM
Plan your budget
23-07-2024 13:34 PM
Soap bars, especially when backpacking they save so much space and weight, plus great for getting through airport security!
23-07-2024 13:34 PM
Don’t forget to pack shorts, flip flops and sun cream. 😉
23-07-2024 13:36 PM
Get to higher ground (a hill, a building) and take time to just soak in the view of the place you're visiting. Stop. Breathe. Enjoy.
23-07-2024 13:39 PM
Organising different clothing categories into their own packing cubes. Makes finding a specific item so much easier!
23-07-2024 13:39 PM
Download an offline map.
23-07-2024 13:42 PM
Learn some basic language skills and try your best with them. It always goes a long way