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WIN BIG THIS SUMMER

YulianK
SMARTY Community Manager SMARTY Community Manager
SMARTY Community Manager

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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:

  • Fortnum & Mason picnic hampers x 5
  • Luxury three-piece luggage sets from Rock x 5
  • GoPro HERO 12 cameras x 5
  • Beats SOLO 4 wireless headphones x 5
  • Tile Pro 4 pack (to keep track of your luggage) x 5
  • Tile Pro 2 pack x 10

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:

  • What is your best hack for summer getaway?

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.

2,847 REPLIES 2,847

Aleynia
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Whatever the destination, whatever the weather you will have an amazing time.

KateEst_1980765
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Foldaway backpacks!

grantmcc
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack light, avoid checked luggage, and bring a portable charger and extension lead!

SarahBee
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Packing cubes!

RobertN_1038792
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Ensure you remember to get up in time to get to the airport.

Chantelle19
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Travel while my baby is under 2 so we don’t have to pay full price for them with the airline 

Richard_1199753
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use smarties free 12G of overseas data to stay online! 

ClaireL_1772358
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book into the VIP lounge at the airport to start your holiday off.  Eat & drink much as you like, comfortable lounges & phone charging spots.

Usually cheaper than a meal & drink in one of the restaurants & better than the inflight food if that’s an option on yours.

 

SarahDa_1242498
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Talk to the locals and immerse in culture. 

BillyDa_2602348
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn some basic language skills and try your best with them. It always goes a long way 

Pawel
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Download an offline map.

Angelic_13
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Organising different clothing categories into their own packing cubes. Makes finding a specific item so much easier!

JOHNEST_1954286
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.

Ush
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don’t forget to pack shorts, flip flops and sun cream. 😉

ZoeMidd_1212674
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Soap bars, especially when backpacking they save so much space and weight, plus great for getting through airport security!

NoraInm_1558628
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Plan your budget

NoraInm_1558628
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

set your budget

Salty
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take one adapter plug and a multi socket adapter. Can then plug in and use multiple plugs. 

JonSmarts
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Tie a ribbon/brightly coloured strap around a handle of your luggage so that it's more easily identified as yours at pickup.

CiroVal_1343246
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

sunshine 

AlanWoo_1793226
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

definitely hand luggage ONLY! No airport luggage carousel nonsense.

Leah1989
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Roll and vac pack your clothes for optimum space

Dom_Wynn1111
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.  🧴💄☺️👍

Rcman73
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Pack lightweight clothes in vacuum bags n don't forget to label them 😎

ShezzaD
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Alternate activity days with relaxation days, so you get the best of both worlds. 

UOB_2356004
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

My top tips for a summer getaway are to pack smart, for sure!

  • Pack Light: Avoid checked baggage fees by packing only a carry-on. This also saves time at the airport.
  • Multi-Purpose Clothing: Choose clothing items that can be worn in multiple settings or styles.
  • Travel-Sized Toiletries: Invest in reusable travel-sized bottles to avoid buying new toiletries each trip.
  • Tech Gear: Bring a portable charger, a universal adapter, and download offline maps.

GavinGa_2663349
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

My best hack is to wear layers of clothes so it costs less on luggage fees. 

Drewid
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

I use various websites and phone hotels directly to benefit from last minute deals.

Drewid
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

I use various websites and phone hotels directly to benefit from last minute deals 

PatrickW_247772
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

My best hack for a summer getaway is to travel light, which means going somewhere that you don't need too many thick clothes.

DerekIv_1748780
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Target a country to visit, and before going learn a few useful words and phrases. Especially “please” and “thank you”.

NickPhi_1456607
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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. 

Charlot_1442877
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Pack your socks in your shoes to save space!

faye_2186587
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Put in the leg work before you go so that once you’re there you can relax.

Matthew_2162834
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack your passport!

DenisBo_1555266
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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! 

Petinka178
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

My trick for any holiday is motivation and wish to make it happen.

Siobhan_2727540
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Make sure to bring extension cables so you you only have to buy one travel plug! Please don’t forget your suncream..

GeorgeWil_81735
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take one travel plug adapter and then one big extension cable from home. Much easier way to charge all your devices!

AmandaF_2642623
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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