07-22-2024 01:38 AM - edited 09-02-2024 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.
07-24-2024 03:39 PM
This is your time, do whatever makes you happy
07-24-2024 03:40 PM
The best summer getaway is just getting there once there you do absolutely nothing. You go with the flow if you want to go out go out if not chill relax unwind let the world go by without a care.
07-24-2024 04:05 PM
Stargazing: Lie back, gaze up at the night sky, and identify constellations. Use a stargazing app to enhance your experience.
07-24-2024 04:09 PM
Make sure you got roaming all setup and y just chill out and abuse the bar if all inclusive 👌🏻
07-24-2024 04:27 PM
Pack smartly, use the suitcase to its fullest, e.g., rolling up t-shirts (instead of normal fold) and seal them with socks from either sides. It saves a lot of space and keeps things neat and organised.
07-24-2024 04:30 PM
Be creative with accommodations, that's is my best hack!
07-24-2024 04:58 PM
Always pack a small 4 gang extension cable and adapter to keep your phone and all your other esentials fully charged.
07-24-2024 05:42 PM
Book early for best prices.
07-24-2024 05:59 PM
Back up before you go.
07-24-2024 08:49 PM
Unlock my phone for using my SMARTY data abroad and download the areas of googlemaps where I will be, so that I can navigate offline.
07-24-2024 09:04 PM
Peter
Travel as light as possible, only take what you need but have a plastic wallet in your hand luggage and hold luggage with printouts of essential documents plus meds must be carried as hand luggage so take a current perscription, your EHIC card for europe, otherwise u pay for treatment and ensure you have the correct doctors letters saying you are entitled to have this medication. Plus check countrys customs to see what maybe prohibited to prevent fines out of your holiday cash.
07-25-2024 06:42 AM
My best hack for a summer getaway is to set up a reliable SMARTY overseas roaming service and data plan before you leave. This ensures you stay connected without any unexpected costs. Additionally, plan and book activities in advance to avoid long queues and ensure availability. Finally, pack a versatile wardrobe with mix-and-match pieces to save space and easily adapt to different weather conditions and occasions.
07-25-2024 07:09 AM
Take plenty of sunscream
07-25-2024 09:34 AM
Making sure I have plenty of data so I can use app's like google maps, that way I wont get lost and can keep in touch with family and friends.
07-25-2024 12:03 PM
I use information found online about the sites / holidays. The forums are good if they are up to date and not all reviews will be helpful. I found a youtube video of a holiday in Calabria that we went to for the first time. It was great, as it showed the beach, the areas around the site and mentioned some things to upgrade to. Which we did, the food hall and accomodation. It was really helpful to see what was there and the experience of others. I hope it helps you. vinnychoff
07-26-2024 12:48 PM
Hi there 👋
For my personal opinion .. my most important summer holiday hack is finding out about where I can obtain my special foods whilst I'm on my holiday and where I can go to eat safely in cafes and restaurants. Also to make sure that I have the correct information regarding my dietary requirements in their language. It's not a choice for me but a medical requirement!
I can't enjoy my holidays without a safe and happy full belly! 😊
07-27-2024 10:29 PM
I just take my daughter, then it's all good ❤️
07-28-2024 03:55 PM
Enter Smarty's competition, get your bags packed and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed!
08-02-2024 05:54 PM
Put your after sun in the fridge for an extra cooling effect
08-02-2024 06:15 PM
Bargain hunting
08-02-2024 06:55 PM
investigate the local area and find any areas you would like to visit and places my kids would enjoy going!
08-02-2024 08:02 PM
Use a Halifax Credit Care to avoid paying additional charges when change money or buy stuff.
08-03-2024 07:47 AM
Leave all your work behind. You deserve a real holiday.
08-03-2024 08:19 AM
Take the train to Venice - Eurostar to Paris and the Nightjet to Venice. The station is right beside the Grand Canal
08-03-2024 10:35 AM
Book early for best deals
08-03-2024 10:38 AM
Ask ChatGPT to plan the whole thing for me
08-03-2024 10:56 AM
Pack comfy slippers, after all the sightseeing you’re going to want to take care of your feet.
08-03-2024 11:48 AM
Learn some of the local language before you go! You would be surprised how much joy it brings people when they hear you start a basic conversation in their mother tongue (The most useful is usually can I get a beer please! 😄 )
08-03-2024 01:47 PM
Being able to use my Smarty data,texts and calls in Europe
08-03-2024 02:17 PM
Don’t pet the sharks if you go swimming in the ocean
08-03-2024 02:27 PM
Always cut your toenails before going on holiday.
08-03-2024 02:37 PM
Travel light and keep you money in your bra !
08-03-2024 02:48 PM
Use a vaccume suction and bags to pack lightly
08-03-2024 03:01 PM
Download an offline map app, it helps getting around the city easier and safer
08-03-2024 03:24 PM
Don’t be afraid to try new places and new things!
08-03-2024 03:55 PM
I like to travel pack snart and travel light - it saves waiting for suitcases when you're getting off the plane and depending on the airline, it saves money too as they can charge for suitcases 🙂
08-03-2024 04:25 PM
Visit countries that are a little off the beaten track to avoid the crowds! More time to meet nice people and see more!
08-03-2024 05:01 PM
Make a map of all the places you want to go to, so when you are wondering around you can easily find your spots!
08-03-2024 05:29 PM
Pack a 4 way extension lead in your suitcase so you'll only need to take 1 euro adaptor with you to charge up all devices etc
08-03-2024 06:20 PM
Research secret bars and locals eatery spots