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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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SamMountain7
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My best hack for the summer is behaving a smarty group plan for my family so the money I save I can spend on a holiday making precious memories 

ExpatJulez
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

when looking for flights set price alerts and track prices. Also try searching via incognito browser and/or clear your cache. 

Hippiemummy
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take hand luggage only and then roll your small clothes up inside a neck pillow (taking out the foam). Then walk into the plane with the neck pillow round your neck containing extra clothes that won't fit into your hand luggage 🙂

JamiePo_1797963
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Rather than look online at where is best to eat, ask the locals, they know the real best spots!

JamiePo_1797963
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Rather than look online at where’s best to eat, ask the locals, they know the real best secret spots!

Michael_2527176
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always take a photo of your important documents, passport etc and e mail them to yourself. Then if lost or stolen you have the information for a quick replacement 

Dylan_D
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Talk to locals! They will know the less touristy spots, and sometimes will join you for an adventure 

TonyGra_1990985
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use a credit card with no fees and near perfect exchange rate. There are a few around now.

Melanie_1483418
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Plan your trip to get the most out of your time & experience as much as possible 

JoeTran_2449939
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Overnight train or ferry saving on accommodation and travelling when you're sleeping!

DanielB_1809602
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Use the saved places in Google maps to plan where things you want to do are and when they're in a similar place

Stall_Warning
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

We have two credit cards from two totally separate companies.

When we go on holiday I carry one of the cards and my wife carries the other.

If one of the cards is stolen then at least we still have one working credit card to continue the holiday while we work through the process of reporting the other one.

Krisztian_94846
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take less clothes to save money on luggages, and find a laundromat to reuse your clothes during your trip

KamilHo_2141125
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Just take phone with smarty card (active adds on for roaming calls for continental Europe) and enjoy the moments, no matter what's!! 🤭😜☝🤷‍♂️

MujahidU_658086
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

First of all Smarty is the best SIM provider, period. 

What I normally do when going on picnic, if I want to keep something fresh and cool. Is get a foil tin box fill it up with water about 2 cm and then put another foil tin with whatever food you want and place it in the box with the ice sheet, that way all your food will stay fresh like pasta or salad. 

Chris190178
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Rome

LoFa_63835
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn a few phrases in the local language of the place you are visiting, show them you are appreciative of their town and culture 

BILALMU_2210463
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Vacuum packets!

HarryHo_2336259
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll up your clothes to save space packing and always have insurance and an itinerary 

DavidAl_87
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

When travelling abroad, if safe, walk away of the touristic areas when going for lunch or drinks. Less than 5 minutes away from this areas you can experience the real food and environment of the country you are visiting 

William_1628218
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Get a £10 or 10gb data add-on before you go. Great for peace of mind and it's yours until you have used it.

JakeSym_2338806
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

I have found it best to book any excursions once your in the location your travelling too. I last went to Tenerife and got the best prices for excursions booking them in person in one of the shops as they are looking to fill up the seats so get a better deal. 

DavidMo_1716447
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Put big stickers on your case to make it easy to identify. You may think your case is unique but it won't be.

AlisonH_1597440
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Travel light, heavy bulky luggage ruins any trip. Also absorb local culture: food, art, architecture, language. Use public transport and try and speak little of the local language, it is always appreciated. 

FrazerE_2281928
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Explore the local area - walking, domestic train/bus tickets. Don't just stay on the beach or in the hotel all holiday

Magdale_2667015
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book flights and hotels early 😀

SarahBr_1976170
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Live where people want to go on holiday and stay put, pretend you're a visitor and enjoy your local area 😄 

Magdale_2667015
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book flights and hotels early 😀 

maythehan
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

going before or after school holidays and/or finding a child-free lodging for some actual peace and quiet 😌

Nunkagirl
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book flights early for bes deals

Eden
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack lightly so you can bring back more stuff

AlisonH_1597440
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Travel light. Heavy bulky luggage ruins any trip. Also absorb local culture.  Local food, art, architecture and use public transport. Try our best to speak a little of the local language, it is always appreciated 

Luisantos090
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel alone, plan nothing and spend all day walking around and talking to locals. Get your food and sightseeing recommendations from them and you will avoid all the tourist traps

Nataliya_314274
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Sure! My best summer getaway hack? Take your smarty with you! While others sweat over maps and data charges, you’re under a palm tree, streaming cat videos without a care. Your smarty is your perfect vacation sidekick—navigating, translating, and snapping the best sunset selfies. Pack light, stay cool, and let your smarty roam free for the most connected beach **bleep** vibes! 🌴📱

StuartB_2301151
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make a mini beach with sand in a paddling pool in the garden. Sit in Deckchair, feet in sand, chilling with a cold drink, listening to an audiobook , instant summer getaway....Bliss. don't forget the occasional ice cream.

PaulKen_2211430
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

always have a bag packed to get away without fuss. 

JamesMa_2312528
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

If the airline or hotel has an app, I always make sure to download it to collect loyalty points or take advantage of any discounts or freebies on offer

Worzelmangle
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If you are going as a couple, half pack each case with each other's clothing just in case 1 piece of luggage goes missing. St least you will will both have some to wear. 

HannahS_1812233
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Jump on a walking tour so you can get context of what you're looking at!

AdamSel_1654438
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Find as much shade as you can. I'm ginger, I don't tan, I burn!! 🤣🤣