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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.

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Engage with the locals and embrace the culture

Hacked new sights and unlocked new insights 

Always check the price of any holiday on your mobile before booking on your computer... I've saved £100s booking on my mobile Vs computer!

A summer holiday


@ShaunWr_2272377 wrote:

@YulianK wrote:

SMR0157_Summer_Giveaway_Featured_Post_600x420px_Opt1@1x.png

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


Vacuum pack your clothes to save space. Brilliant easy packing


 

Friends & Family; Peace & Quiet. 

Having trouble posting. I had a long post about disabled travel. Essentially, be aware you are entitles to an extra bag and remember to get confirmation you've confirmed this with the airline by email to avoid as much issues as possible. 

Always look for the last minute deals, grab a bargain! 

Don't bring the kitchen sink

Bring back as many goodies that fit in your suitcase

Research secret bars and locals eatery spots

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

Make a map of all the places you want to go to, so when you are wondering around you can easily find your spots!

Visit countries that are a little off the beaten track to avoid the crowds! More time to meet nice people and see more! 

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 🙂

Don’t be afraid to try new places and new things!

Download an offline map app, it helps getting around the city easier and safer

Use a vaccume suction and bags to pack lightly 

Travel light and keep you money in your bra !

Always cut your toenails before going on holiday.

Don’t pet the sharks if you go swimming in the ocean

Being able to use my Smarty data,texts and calls in Europe 

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! 😄 )

Pack comfy slippers, after all the sightseeing you’re going to want to take care of your feet. 

Ask ChatGPT to plan the whole thing for me

Book early for best deals 

Take the train to Venice - Eurostar to Paris and the Nightjet to Venice. The station is right beside the Grand Canal

Leave all your work behind. You deserve a real holiday.

Use a Halifax Credit Care to avoid paying additional charges when change money or buy stuff.

investigate the local area and find any areas you would like to visit and places my kids would enjoy going!

Bargain hunting 

Put your after sun in the fridge for an extra cooling effect

Enter Smarty's competition, get your bags packed and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed!

I just take my daughter, then it's all good ❤️

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! 😊

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

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.

Take plenty of sunscream

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.

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.