cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

WIN BIG THIS SUMMER

YulianK
SMARTY Community Manager SMARTY Community Manager
SMARTY Community Manager

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


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.

2,879 REPLIES 2,879

LEOMCPA_2673194
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Bring a travel credit card & get an eSIM 

JulieGil_987647
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Research, read reviews, learn a few words of the local language and of course, ensure you have enough Smarty data to last! 

DerekHa_2186192
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book a channel crossing, head into Europe for 8 weeks in the motorhome and see where you end up!

IanDuns_2689947
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Raybans T-shirt jeans deodorant passport done .

markash_1959015
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go after the schools go back, it's cheaper !

JustinBa_194358
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download an offline map, this way it saves your battery when your navigating a new place you haven’t visited before.

LiamC
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Twice the money and half the clothes!

Nichola_2430020
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

It's a holiday, don't stress about it, just chill out and have fun. 

DavidBo_2656167
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use a no fees credit card (Virgin Money), take your TV Firestick and create an itinerary using Google Earth - a few hours exploring the destination will reveal the practical routes and the best restaurants and bars.

GrahamW_2307458
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

choose late flights

Richard_2235211
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When you leave the beach, use the baby powder to rub off the sand on your feet and between your toes. It works a treat.

NathanB_2546297
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

One of the best hacks for a summer getaway is to travel during the shoulder season. This is the period just before or after the peak tourist season when the weather is still good, but prices for flights, accommodations, and attractions are much lower. Additionally, destinations are less crowded, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.

CalM_734046
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Be present in the moment, turn off the smartphone and bask in the sunshine.

heyfriend
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

always bring a helmet

Francis_1062996
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer
  • Let the wife plan it all lol

KassySassy
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

It's so hot in summer in Europe these days, it's a good idea to take a small battery-operated fan or an old fashioned manual fan.

I'm a big fan of fans! 😀 

TracyMc_1551691
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Download maps before travelling.

Patrici_2109287
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Underwear in a plastic carrier bag with a spare carrier bag inside to manage dirty laundry. 

KevinLo_2702219
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Relax and chill 

KarenCr_1274261
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go for it with an open mind and enjoy!!!!

Ruby
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Watch YouTube videos of the hotel before booking and to feel at ease that smarty can be used abroad.

simplythebaron
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

Pre listing and booking all tourist attraction's before getting on the plane. 

saves on additional cost (price increases) or missing out due to being sold out 

KevinLo_2702219
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always get the best deals on holidays

JoanneD_2660021
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don't stress or over complicate things 😊

Jacquel_2496419
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take the very first flight out of the airport, beating the queues and often arriving at your destination giving you enough time to enjoy a first day.

Michael_2866627
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don't have kids so you can go on holiday wherever you want 😂

MarieRiv_421692
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book one of those free walks- you’ll get to know the location and get local tips on best places to eat, drink and relax. 

Michael_2866627
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

😂

gprovan
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always get there earlier than you think you should.

Michael_2866627
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

😂

Carla-J98
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always pack a spare carrier bag for wet swimwear/dirty clothes! 

ThitinH_2443364
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always bring a book with you!

so you can enjoy your relaxing moment on train or at beach.

NatalieM_727349
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don’t forget the sunscreen. You dot ‘the want a sunburn to spoil your holiday. 

Stephen_1919561
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel at night to get better deals and save money also plane/train not as full to capacity 

Stephen_1919561
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel at night get a better deal and plane/train not as full to capacity 

SamDrap_2086095
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Get out early - everything's better when it's less crowded!

Bhushan
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make sure to book a hotel with car charger. Saves time on road when you charge it before starting your journey next day

IanFaul_2595688
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

One of the best hacks for a summer getaway is to travel during the shoulder season—just before or after peak summer. This often means fewer crowds, more affordable accommodation and flight prices, and better availability for popular attractions. Additionally, consider using apps to find last-minute deals, and stay flexible with your travel dates to snag the best prices. Lastly, pack versatile clothing items that can be layered and mixed and matched to minimize luggage space.

Lucy44
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn the local metro/bus/tram system before you go; cities often have specific apps for ticketing, and save £££ on taxis

JohnMul_1665471
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If you are staying in a hotel it’s always best to check all your fire exits and escape routes in case of emergencies.