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 09:20 AM
lots of sun cream, and sunglasses to match every outfit!
04-08-2024 09:20 AM
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
04-08-2024 09:20 AM
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.
04-08-2024 09:23 AM
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!
04-08-2024 09:27 AM
Book day trips in advance and normally save money by getting them cheaper. That’s smarty🤣
04-08-2024 09:28 AM
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.
04-08-2024 09:28 AM
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!!!!
04-08-2024 09:29 AM
Book day trips in advance and normally save money by getting them cheaper. That’s smarty 🤣
04-08-2024 09:35 AM
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
04-08-2024 09:37 AM
Ask the locals about hidden gems
04-08-2024 09:37 AM
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!!
04-08-2024 09:37 AM
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.
04-08-2024 09:41 AM
Always take a rain coat
04-08-2024 09:41 AM
If you're solo travelling, try a hostel because you have the opportunity to meet a lot of other solo travellers.
04-08-2024 09:42 AM
Research term times in the places you visit to ensure kids aren't on holiday.
04-08-2024 09:43 AM
Put your phone on a safety lanyard and west it at all times, so it can’t be stolen.
04-08-2024 09:45 AM
Wear*
04-08-2024 09:47 AM
Ensure your data plan covers your destinations, or buy add ons before you go!
04-08-2024 09:48 AM
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
04-08-2024 09:48 AM
Be flexible and creating open minded.
04-08-2024 09:49 AM
Stay flexible and open minded
04-08-2024 09:49 AM
Enjoy every moment - and relax 😌!!
04-08-2024 09:49 AM
Roll your clothes into suitcases saves space
04-08-2024 09:51 AM
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...
04-08-2024 09:51 AM
Keep your luggage safe with Tile Pro security tags
04-08-2024 09:56 AM
Book holidays outside of school holidays in September with all inclusive or half board catering.
04-08-2024 09:57 AM
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
04-08-2024 09:57 AM
try to learn a few words or sentences in the language used on your destination and use them with a smile 😊
04-08-2024 10:01 AM
No matter where I am or want to be, I just relax and I am happy!
04-08-2024 10:02 AM
Roll your clothes
04-08-2024 10:03 AM
Work hard, play hard 🙂
04-08-2024 10:04 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:04 AM
Fill your life with experiences and memories, take time to absorb every moment.
04-08-2024 10:05 AM
Role clothes instead of folding them,
first aid kit with bandages and some medicines such as pain relievers and rennie
04-08-2024 10:09 AM
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!
04-08-2024 10:07 AM
Download an offline map and interpretation app on your mobile. Essential information in an unknown foreign destination.
04-08-2024 10:09 AM
Start your packing list a few weeks before you go
04-08-2024 10:12 AM
Pack light 🙃
04-08-2024 10:13 AM
Try to book outside school holidays if you can it's much cheaper and usually quiter
04-08-2024 10:14 AM
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