22-07-2024 01:38 AM - edited 02-09-2024 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.
04-08-2024 08:43 AM
Never get lost or miss out on local attractions by downloading Google Maps to use offline. You can even browse the area you are visiting whist your device is in airplane mode. Also it saves on data whilst you are abroad and great for areas where the is limited or no wifi!
04-08-2024 08:42 AM
Go in the last week of august/early September and make use of any inset days before the kids go back to school-this time is usually cheaper and a little less busy.
04-08-2024 08:35 AM
WIN BIG THIS SUMMER
I’ve found it helpful to keep your electrical items together in a pouch so you can easily pull this out when going through airport security.
Also, it’s great to make an itinerary but keep in mind things might not go to plan! Just be safe and have fun!
04-08-2024 08:35 AM
Plan a couple of activities and enjoy the hot tub 😉
04-08-2024 08:23 AM
Passport and credit card is all you need!
04-08-2024 08:06 AM
Always take noise cancelling earbuds so that you can zone out, at the airport, plane, beach, pool or hotel.
04-08-2024 08:00 AM
Take noise cancelling earbuds, to zone out anywhere, like the airport, plane, beach, pool or hotel.
04-08-2024 07:57 AM
Make sure your phone and account are correctly set up for roaming. For it was a godsend while in Germany.
04-08-2024 07:48 AM
Ensure your Smarty plan is suitable for your planned vacations
04-08-2024 07:38 AM
Winning tis Comp
04-08-2024 07:36 AM
Embrace the early morning flight. Flights are cheaper and you get a full day of fun after you’ve landed
04-08-2024 07:36 AM
Winning this Comp
04-08-2024 07:30 AM
Winning this comp
04-08-2024 07:14 AM
Barcelona
04-08-2024 07:09 AM
Chill, relax and go with the flow
04-08-2024 07:03 AM
My Dad was in the army and he always taught me to roll my clothes. Not only does this maximise space but if you're careful enough it's stops them creasing en route!
04-08-2024 07:01 AM
Love the beach but don't love sand getting everywhere? Take talcum powder and a sponge to the beach- brushes sand off feet like a dream!
04-08-2024 06:50 AM
Note to self, pack lighter, you always bring home more clean clothes than you wear!
04-08-2024 06:46 AM
Whatever floats your boat, but be safe.
04-08-2024 06:01 AM
I love my packing cubes for my case - keeps everything neat and easy to find and makes unpacking and packing up a breeze so I don't waste any precious holiday time.
04-08-2024 05:51 AM
Just go for it and have fun!
04-08-2024 05:50 AM
Have fun and go with it!
04-08-2024 05:29 AM
Not to spend time answering competitions
04-08-2024 05:19 AM
Use Booking.com for last minute discounts on hotels! Then use Chat GPT to write the itinerary/ guide! 🙏☀️
04-08-2024 05:00 AM
Buy fast track at the airport to avoid queues
04-08-2024 04:56 AM
December 2025: Book 6 days off (22nd to 24th, then 29th to 31st December) for 13 consecutive days (Sat 20th December 2025 to Thurs 1st Jan 2026). Top tip: if you also book off Friday 2nd January 2026, using some of your 2026 leave, you can bump this up to 16 consecutive days!
04-08-2024 01:51 AM
If you're traveling on an aeroplane to your holiday destination, pack light and only take cabin baggage to decrease the risk of lost luggage and save time queuing.
04-08-2024 01:40 AM
Let your wife sort it all
04-08-2024 01:37 AM
My best hack is letting my wife sort it out
04-08-2024 01:20 AM
get to airport early to avoid disappointment if security queues are long!
04-08-2024 01:06 AM
My biggest money saving hack, never book to go away when the schools are on holiday.
04-08-2024 01:03 AM
Mix clothes across cases, rather than have a case each. That way, you can still get on and enjoy your holiday if a case doesn’t turn up in the baggage hall.
04-08-2024 00:55 AM
Book accommodation and car hire in advance with free cancellation. Then nearer the date of travel, rebook at the cheaper price.
04-08-2024 00:28 AM
Get different size packs from I think ebay it helps with packing my daughter uses it all the time gives you an idea of how much you can pack. Really useful 👍
04-08-2024 00:22 AM
Roll your clothes when packing!
04-08-2024 00:21 AM
My best hack for summer gateway is to bring my SMARTY SIM card when travelling abroad.
04-08-2024 00:02 AM
down load google translate app will help with language barriers
04-08-2024 00:00 AM
Be mindful.
Although there will always be one more place to visit, tour or explore, the onl way to really enjoy the summer is to be mindful.
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and be present; in this place, in this moment.
03-08-2024 23:54 PM
Best Hack for a Summer Getaway: Remember no one is guaranteed Eternal Perfect Health - have a browse through some of the( not for profit) Travel Health websites such as https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/ I’m sure there are other sites available but this one was set up by the Department of Health “for the British Traveller” and has all the latest data on where your going.
03-08-2024 23:54 PM
Use AI to create a tailored timetable that includes local food hotspots and activities curated to our interests!