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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.

2,846 REPLIES 2,846

RachelMa_941261
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack extra clothes as the filling to a travel pillowcase and take on the plane 

Richard_1571007
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take a 4-way UK extension lead. Not only do you get 4 sockets for rooms that might just have one, plus you only need 1 adapter for the extension lead, and you can plug your UK plugs straight in.

user01
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

Don’t go in peak seasons and check the weather

LyndaAr_1464741
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

only take onboard cabin bags when flying. Save yourself valuable holiday time and money 

Gillie
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Check your phone plan, don't get caught out with unexpected phone charges! Nothing worse than a large phone bill on return home.

BrianCa_2449912
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Make sure you have the correct and sufficient travel and holiday insurance, including medical and legal assistance.

GREGORYH_500911
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book some of the best rated restaurants before you go as they are often fully booked if you just turn up.

LyndaAr_1464741
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

take only onboard cabin bags when flying and save yourself money and valuable flying time 

GREGORYH_500911
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book restaurant beforehand as they are often fully booked if you just turn up on the day

Gillie
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Check your phone plan, unexpected charges in some countries are huge. Nobody wants a large bill.

DamienT_1732876
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

scan or photograph your passport and email yourself a copy!

Leeo_1749912
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check if your credit/debit card can be used abroad, and if so use this as often as possible for payment. You will get a much better exchange rate, and it is safer than carrying cash with you

PeterWh_2583065
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Attach coloured ribbons to suitcases to quickly spot on airport luggage conveyor. 

BeckyLo_2125684
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take a handheld battery fan with you, not just great at keeping you cool but when the kids food comes out and it’s too hot, just pop the fan on the food for a couple of minutes and it’s the perfect temperature and the kids are happy and fed quicker! 

PaulDia_2599710
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll, don't fold!

ColinGr_2061904
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Bring an extension lead for your plugs, then you only need one adapter 

Amandam_2733282
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

check the weather before you go so you know what to pack for - sun or rain, warm r cold.

JoshuaM_1579437
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Stay with Locals: Platforms like Airbnb or Couchsurfing offer more affordable accommodation options and provide a more authentic travel experience by staying with locals. 🏡 

JuliusAkhe
SMARTY Livewire
SMARTY Livewire

The best hack I have found is early planning for a getaway. Preparing months ahead of the getaway gives one a lot of options and relieves one of the pressure to make hasty decisions, as you can shop around for the best deals available. 

FaridPoonja
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack an AirTag in your luggage to track it through the terminals

Raymond_1211454
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Save on rip-off hold and overhead luggage charges by instead filling the biggest carry-on bag allowed by the airline. Take a light jacket with lots of pockets to stuff with any excess. It's amazing what you can pack this way. Buy essentials like toothpaste when you get there. Still much cheaper than baggage costs.Laundry detergent will take less space than clothes, which will dry quickly in the heat. Learn how to roll clothes up tightly to get the most in. Treat yourself with your savings not the airline!

Raymond_1211454
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Save on rip-off hold and overhead luggage charges by instead filling the biggest carry-on bag allowed by the airline. Take a light jacket with lots of pockets to stuff with any excess. It's amazing what you can pack this way. Buy essentials like toothpaste when you get there. Still much cheaper than baggage costs.Laundry detergent will take less space than clothes, which will dry quickly in the heat. Learn how to roll clothes up tightly to get the most in. Treat yourself with your savings not the airline!

Akhtar_663141
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

• Go for all inclusive packages so you don't have stress about where to eat.
• Exchange your currency at local money exchange shop, instead off the airport as you will get a better rate
• Look at the weather a week in advance so you can pack accordingly.
• If taking kids along look for child free places so you can save money on holiday.
• Pack some sun lotion and take along a multi pin charger
• Email all your travel documents to yourself so you can access it when required.

• Find airlines that offer bigger luggage allowances, So you can bring back more stuff on your return. 

😉🏖

Raymond_1211454
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Save on rip-off hold and overhead luggage charges by filling the biggest carry-on bag allowed by the airline. Take a light jacket with lots of pockets to stuff. It's amazing what you can pack this way. Buy essentials like toothpaste when you get there. Still much cheaper than baggage costs.Laundry detergent will take less space than clothes, which will dry quickly in the heat. Learn how to roll clothes up tightly to get the most in. Treat yourself with your savings not the airline!

Brightonbus
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

When visiting a country outside of your phone's roaming area. So you don't get horrendous bills, buy a local SIM card. Most countries do just data only and top ups as well. It's an advantage to have a dual SIM card slot as this makes it even easier. I've done this numerous times when holidaying in the Philippines.

Jeannet_2009411
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

City break

flight from London city airport to Paris. Sight seeing tours and excursions. Shopping and dinner. Trips to champagne region Epernay etc

Michael_1327527
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make sure the kindle is loaded with good books and get a good quality once a day sun cream!

ArdieAdamant12
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make a complete and detailed itinerary of your trip, search in advance for free tourist locations and activities, find local dinings that are not too expensive but will surely make you experience a local taste and be ready with your internet data (should be roaming included) so you can always look at your phone and search for details if needed.

AkshayDe_257084
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Download offline maps of your destination so you can use it when you get there even if you don't have internet. On the Google Maps App, Select Profile/profile photo next to search bar>Offline Maps 

HelenB82
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Vacuum packs with a hand pump, Smaller luggage but can pack more items - winning against the smaller flight providers and their high costs for luggage allowance. #spacesavermoneysaver

Victori_1815003
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Leave your toddler at home!

Victori_1815003
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Leave your toddler at home

NicolaK_1621258
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Avoid the crowds - look for somewhere off of the beaten track and discover some lesser known gems

KevinMu_1956450
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always carry a ziplock plastic bag at the beach to keep your mobile and valuables dry

Melissa_2429556
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack light and plan ahead so don’t waste time once you’re there. 

WendyWh_2000440
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Buy soap bars for hair, body, shaving etc to overcome 100ml issues.

WendyWh_2000440
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Buy soap bars for hair, body shaving etc to prevent 100ml issues

Melissa_2429556
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack light and plan ahead so you don’t waste time

WendyWh_2000440
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

buy soap bars for hair, body, shaving etc . Saves on weight and 100ml rule

MeganWi_1903796
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Don’t forget sun cream!