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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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Wear* 

CoryEnt_1253472
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research term times in the places you visit to ensure kids aren't on holiday.

Annaaaaa
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

If you're solo travelling, try a hostel because you have the opportunity to meet a lot of other solo travellers.

KenMarsh_507251
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always take a rain coat

SarahLo_2484850
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Never put clothes all in one case. Split your clothes into suitcases when travelling as a family so that if one case goes missing you will always have something to wear.

KirstyL_1348453
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack extra socks and underwear in your hand luggage in case your suitcase goes missing. Plus put gps tracker tag in your case! 
Then get yourself to a bar, have a glass of wine, activate holiday mode and enjoy!! 

SamuelK_2341819
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ask the locals about hidden gems 

NigelW
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

If your phone supports eSIMS investigate whether buying a short term eSIM for travel would save you data roaming fees. I’ve done this twice when traveling in France. A data only 5G unlimited eSIM cost around $27 for ten days. Simple to set up and so much easier than swapping physical SIMs. You can still use your normal SIM to receive calls, just turn off mobile data on that line and use the cheap unlimited eSIM for all data whilst traveling. 

Google for “cheap data only eSIM for travel in (country)” to see what deals are available 

StevenB_2087558
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book day trips in advance and normally save money by getting them cheaper. That’s smarty 🤣

LouiseH_2519211
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

 

  • What is your best hack for summer getaway?

the best hack for a summer getaway I think is taking a can of bug spray in your suitcase. Each night before you leave your hotel room, give the room a good spray and shut the door. Wait at least an hour before returning. This will minimise bug bites at night. If you are prone to them like I am it works a treat!!!! 

Christo_2729888
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

When booking a small hire car for a short city break. do a comparison search but don’t book the top results. Book the cheapest available for pickup at the airport and on arrival pay for the extra all cover insurance. It will still be cheaper than standard insurance on the top results but means peace of mind and no rows on return over a supposedly new dent in the car.

StevenB_2087558
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book day trips in advance and normally save money by getting them cheaper. That’s smarty🤣

Michael_2269741
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Get off the beaten track. Hire a car and just drive to random places, or hop on a random bus and see where it takes you. You never know what gen you’ll find!

NigelW
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Don’t forget to organise travel insurance. And if you’re likely to take several trips during the year it’s probably better value to buy an annual travel insurance policy.

Michael_1944319
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Whether you travel by plane or train, booking an overnight trip means one or fewer nights in a hotel, Plus the fares for red-eye flights and overnight train rides tend to be cheaper than travelling during peak times

chloeparrott
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

lots of sun cream, and sunglasses to match every outfit!

KenM_FDNOL
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Just go with your loved one. Have relaxed days, away from the routine work.

Philbo_baggins
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If you ever find yourself with your new beau, on a romantic boat ride in underground caves.. don't drink the refreshing looking water dripping from stalactites.  It doesn't end well. 

Nichola_1985259
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check your roaming allowances,do not get caught out with unnecassary charges

SarahCh_1046500
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Sunscreen, sunshine and Smarty what else!?

Stephen_2588098
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don’t forget your passport!

Nat_123
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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Nat_123
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

If you don’t want to rent a sun bed for the day for 50-100e at a Greek beach destination in peak Summer, the mini marts sell cheap umbrellas.

PaulHay_1720222
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book early and return trip Dover to Calais and then explore Europe using free and very cheap aires

Manda_605381
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Find somewhere new, talk to the locals, enjoy and relax. 

Kathryn_1428588
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

A picnic in the pannier bicycle bag with a map of the area (smarty phone generous data allowances giving online access) and off you cycle to enjoy a inexpensive, commune with restorative nature while having a bit of exercise thrown in for honing the beach body! 

JohnWil_2604475
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book around 3 weeks before for best deals 

AidasKmi_714811
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don't plan just do it 😀

DavidMa_2772092
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book a walking tour with a local 

SimonKi_1762330
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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!

CherylB_1501843
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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. 

AleenaH_2343729
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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! 

Michell_2539219
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Plan a couple of activities and enjoy the hot tub 😉

PHILIPO_1028504
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Passport and credit card is all you need!

Chrissey
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always take noise cancelling earbuds so that you can zone out, at the airport, plane, beach, pool or hotel.

Chrissey
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take noise cancelling earbuds, to zone out anywhere, like the airport, plane, beach, pool or hotel.

CHRISTOP_846140
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make sure your phone and account are correctly set up for roaming. For it was a godsend while in Germany.

LyndaAl_1732067
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Ensure your Smarty  plan is suitable for your planned vacations 

Michael_2446462
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Winning tis Comp

PatrickT_993204
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Embrace the early morning flight. Flights are cheaper and you get a full day of fun after you’ve landed