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 10:17 AM
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
04-08-2024 10:19 AM
when looking for flights set price alerts and track prices. Also try searching via incognito browser and/or clear your cache.
04-08-2024 10:19 AM
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 🙂
04-08-2024 10:22 AM
Rather than look online at where is best to eat, ask the locals, they know the real best spots!
04-08-2024 10:24 AM
Rather than look online at where’s best to eat, ask the locals, they know the real best secret spots!
04-08-2024 10:24 AM
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
04-08-2024 10:26 AM
Talk to locals! They will know the less touristy spots, and sometimes will join you for an adventure
04-08-2024 10:26 AM
Use a credit card with no fees and near perfect exchange rate. There are a few around now.
04-08-2024 10:25 AM
Plan your trip to get the most out of your time & experience as much as possible
04-08-2024 10:29 AM
Overnight train or ferry saving on accommodation and travelling when you're sleeping!
04-08-2024 10:28 AM
Use the saved places in Google maps to plan where things you want to do are and when they're in a similar place
04-08-2024 10:30 AM - edited 04-08-2024 10:57 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:30 AM
Take less clothes to save money on luggages, and find a laundromat to reuse your clothes during your trip
04-08-2024 10:31 AM
Just take phone with smarty card (active adds on for roaming calls for continental Europe) and enjoy the moments, no matter what's!! 🤭😜☝🤷♂️
04-08-2024 10:37 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:38 AM
Rome
04-08-2024 10:38 AM
Learn a few phrases in the local language of the place you are visiting, show them you are appreciative of their town and culture
04-08-2024 10:41 AM
Vacuum packets!
04-08-2024 10:41 AM
Roll up your clothes to save space packing and always have insurance and an itinerary
04-08-2024 10:42 AM
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
04-08-2024 10:42 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:46 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:48 AM
Put big stickers on your case to make it easy to identify. You may think your case is unique but it won't be.
04-08-2024 10:48 AM
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.
04-08-2024 10:50 AM
Explore the local area - walking, domestic train/bus tickets. Don't just stay on the beach or in the hotel all holiday
04-08-2024 10:54 AM
Book flights and hotels early 😀
04-08-2024 10:55 AM
Live where people want to go on holiday and stay put, pretend you're a visitor and enjoy your local area 😄
04-08-2024 10:55 AM
Book flights and hotels early 😀
04-08-2024 10:57 AM
going before or after school holidays and/or finding a child-free lodging for some actual peace and quiet 😌
04-08-2024 11:00 AM
Book flights early for bes deals
04-08-2024 11:02 AM
Pack lightly so you can bring back more stuff
04-08-2024 10:46 AM
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
04-08-2024 11:02 AM
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
04-08-2024 11:05 AM
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! 🌴📱
04-08-2024 11:05 AM
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.
04-08-2024 11:05 AM
always have a bag packed to get away without fuss.
04-08-2024 11:08 AM
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
04-08-2024 11:04 AM
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.
04-08-2024 11:10 AM
Jump on a walking tour so you can get context of what you're looking at!
04-08-2024 11:11 AM
Find as much shade as you can. I'm ginger, I don't tan, I burn!! 🤣🤣