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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

ArzuGal_1867691
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Enjoy the adventure and be open to change the plan. It's part of the fun. 

NigelTh_1485133
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

use a Reminders app to list all the things you need to take and do for your holiday. Tick each item off as you complete it on the outward journey and reactivate it on the return journey. Reuse and update the list as required. I use this method for both short and long stays so I don’t forget to take or do something on the way out or bring it back on the way home. Don’t rely on memory.

Альпами_2785408
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

I only want cameras GoPro HERO 12!!!

PaulDav_2411458
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Transfere half of your clothes to your Partners suitcase and vice-versa, that way, if you should lose a Suitcase in transit, at least you'll have some clothes to wear upon arrival at your destination. 

HenrySa_1681026
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Wait until the kids are grown up so you can enjoy the getaway in peace, while the kids watch the house/pets 😂

Michael_2325223
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Having Smarty! So when you land you can switch on your data and it's working in the EU.

DavidLo_2371860
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Roll up your clothes rather than folding them before packing - saves space and less creases 👍

DavidCra_471074
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Travel to cities in the low season. You will find lower flight and hotel prices, less crowds to contend with and locals will be less rushed, with more time to engage with you. It is a much more authentic experience l.

LaurenS_1904267
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Go with good company!

Mamdouh_1970972
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

airlines programs

Michael_2154177
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Roll your clothes, so you don't have to iron the creases out.

Daveyboi2k9
SMARTY Player
SMARTY Player

Stop thinking about it, just BOOK IT ✈️✈️✈️🏖🏖🏖🍦🍦🍦🔆🔆🔆👜👜👜

Daveyboi2k9
SMARTY Player
SMARTY Player

Stop thinking about it, just BOOK IT 👜👜👜✈️✈️✈️🏖🏖🏖🔆🔆🔆

PaulRen_2559018
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Avoid school and bank holidays book early if you can and don't forget last minute deals.

Anthonyh40
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Plan everything but most of all, have a great memorable time

Charlott_445165
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take one plug adapter with you and also an extension lead with multiple sockets to use all your appliances easily while away

DavidCh_1765685
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go by bike!

Dragilex
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll your clothes and you'll fit more in the case!! 

PM_2157790
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

S – Spontaneous Road Trip
M – Music Mastery
A – AR Fun
R – Restaurant Roulette
T – Travel Journaling
Y – You-Time

SimonCa_2339177
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book a last minute deal the night before. No time to plan and over think things. Spontaneous and impulsive is the way to go!

AllanBa_2298666
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take the grandparents with you! 

AllanBa_2298666
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take the grandparents! 

AnthonyO_748666
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ensure you are on Smarty international roaming to save money.

LeighHi_2202192
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

 Treats for the airline staff. Makes the start of your journey off to a good start as they then look after you and on your way home less stressful and more comfortable. 

Ben2596386
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Skyscanner for cheap flights 🙂

PaleMr69
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Allow yourself an extra bit of time to enjoy the experience of making the journey. It takes the pressure off and makes the whole trip more relaxed as well as giving you a chance to really meet new people.

ChrisHar_605024
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always make hard copies of all your holiday documents, just incase your phone crashes or you lose internet.....

Jonatha_2761632
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

“By mistake” 😉 book a earlier flight than your wife and in-laws then act surprised and disappointed 🤣  so you can get there first and scout where all the necessities are 😉 plus nice chilled flight on your own haha 

Bridget_2117835
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Put your flippers crossways in your cabin luggage. They will ftñit

jeanwal_2237225
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

Making sure everything is booked in advance and details of accomodation and flights are in order .

DARRELL_2461046
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don't forget to download a few movies for bedtime viewing if you can't get Chromecast to work 

GuyFole_1923515
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don’t buy currency at the airport.

AlexFar_2398435
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

A wet flannel to keep cool 

Michael_1868702
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Avoid school holidays. 

michael_2060681
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Scotland school holidays starts two weeks elier than us in England so book your holidays the two weeks after they go back to school for a cheaper holiday

LiamL_7337
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack a change of clothes in you hand luggage just in case and spread out everyone's clothes in all suitcases. That way if anything goes missing you all still have something.

ItratKa_1504866
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

How do you enter?

SunilChadha99
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Get a credit card that gives lounge access

TinaJone_304215
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use packing cubes in your cases to keep things organised, especially if you're going to a few different locations on the same trip.

AlexRus_1965623
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Keep a packing list broken down into meaningful sections, eg, Clothes & personal care items,  Beach day,  Activity day, Entertainment.