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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

chloeparrott
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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

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_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!

StevenB_2087558
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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.

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!!!! 

StevenB_2087558
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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 

SamuelK_2341819
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ask the locals about hidden gems 

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!! 

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.

KenMarsh_507251
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always take a rain coat

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.

CoryEnt_1253472
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

Marieke_1884650
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Put your phone on a safety lanyard and west it at all times, so it can’t be stolen. 

Wear* 

TracyBl_2321614
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ensure your data plan covers your destinations, or buy add ons before you go!

DavidHu_1643832
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go somewhere that you have been dreaming of that you can have the time of your life or go anywhere with the person you love and create memories that can last a lifetime

MarySil_2552910
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Be flexible and creating open minded.

MarySil_2552910
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Stay flexible and open minded

JaneCicc_260381
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Enjoy every moment - and relax 😌!! 

AnisaHu_2822524
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Roll your clothes into suitcases saves space

MaJ_1232221
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always take a change of clothes in your carry-on bag when travelling. If your bag is delayed or lost it will save you riding or to the shops before you've had a chance to find out about the area you are staying in and if you are lucky the change of clothes and swimmies might see you through until your bag is returned to you. 

Safe travels...

MalcolmDa_33467
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Keep your luggage safe with Tile Pro security tags

EdwynWo_2696266
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book holidays outside of school holidays in September with all inclusive or half board catering.  

NancyRu_2770478
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use google flights and go on the map to see where the cheapest flights are going to and base your trip around that! Did this with a getaway to Milan and the flights were super cheap

MariaBo_1511513
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

try to learn a few words or sentences in the language used on your destination and use them with a smile 😊

GeorgeL_1544267
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

No matter where I am or want to be, I just relax and I am happy!

AnisaHu_2822524
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Roll your clothes 

BarryHa_2002748
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Work hard, play hard 🙂

KirkGoo_2372394
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ask a local where they would choose to eat in the place you are visiting.  I've ended up having some memorable meals off the tourist track as a result.

Beverle_1253038
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Fill your life with experiences and memories, take time to absorb every moment.

jydz
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Role clothes instead of folding them,

first aid kit with bandages and some medicines such as pain relievers and rennie

John25
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Put all the clothes in a boot bag on the Z4 so that there is plenty of room in the boot for duty free on the way home!

CarlSou_1083087
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Download an offline map and interpretation app on your mobile. Essential information in an unknown foreign destination. 

EmilyRo_1942964
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Start your packing list a few weeks before you go 

JolitaP_1659506
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack light 🙃

MelvinB_1732217
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Try to book outside  school  holidays if you  can it's much cheaper  and usually  quiter

YvonneB_2669759
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Organize one month before travelling that's wat I do save all the other bits u never used before the last holiday saves money and time rushing to get stuff