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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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Research where you are going and know there culture 

It’s all in the research and planning! Plan your itinerary, including any stops, research your accommodation, places to visit and what to see, and work out the most suitable cafes/restaurants. Above all don’t try and do too much - take time to relax and enjoy!

Real books, not digital versions.  More underpants than you think you need.  Make no plans, be spontaneous, stay off the beaten track.  For places to eat; ask a cab driver or the barista who makes your morning espresso. 

Time to relax

Always book a trip or tour with a local guide and venture away from the main tourist area, there will be something interesting and beautiful to find that will make your holiday extra special.

  1. Use flexible date search tools on travel websites.
  2. Plan ahead or wait for last-minute deals.
  3.  Use packing cubes and make a checklist. Google it.
  4. Limit yourself to a carry-on. Travel light.
  5. Download and use Aps. Apps like Google Maps, currency converters, and language translators can be invaluable in unfamiliar destinations. Also, use airline and accommodation apps for seamless check-ins and updates.
  6. Consider alternatives to hotels, like vacation rentals or hostels. Airbnb or Vrbo can offer more space, better amenities (like kitchens), and sometimes better locations at a lower cost.
  7. Know about your destination and risks, safety first.
  8. Check Smarty phone deals and make good use of roaming allowances. Go to the Smarty Community help page and ask questions about mobile use abroad and at your destination. Learn from others.
  9. Plan for contingencies. Whether it's bad weather or a change in plans, having alternatives can save your trip from unexpected disruptions.

I wish you a Safe and happy trip.

Be flexible with dates and airports to get the best deals!

Check roaming allowance

#Jet2.com😎

It’s all in the research and planning! Plan your itinerary, including any stops, research your accommodation, places to visit and what to see, and work out the most suitable cafes/restaurants. Above all don’t try and do too much - take time to relax and enjoy!

It’s all in the research and planning! Plan your itinerary, including any stops, research your accommodation, places to visit and what to see, and work out the most suitable cafes/restaurants. Above all don’t try and do too much - take time to relax and enjoy!

“This is by far my favorite. It can cause a little tension, but once they take the restraints off, everyone has a **bleep** good chortle. I call it the ‘Mystery Meat’ Roll: Wrap all your toiletries in cling film, creating a giant, oddly satisfying, and potentially suspicious-looking package.”

Book early, make sure your passport is in date and get a smarty sim with roaming to stay connected whilst away

It's all in the research and the planning. Plan your itinerary, including any stops, and your accommodation, research your visits and what there is to see, and also research where to eat! Above all don’t try and do to much and take time to relax and enjoy!

Make an itinerary beforehand so you can maximise your time while you’re there. Use TikTok to search for short video recommendations of places to visit to create the best itinerary!

Get up in the morning to enjoy the beauty of the place where you are.

Don’t pack away the winter wardrobe!! 

You only need 1x travel adapter in you pack a 4 way UK extension lead 😉 No fighting over who charges their phone 1st!

If travelling as a couple put a change of clothes in your partner’s case , so if one case is misplaced you have a change till it is returned.

If travelling as a couple put a change of clothes in your partner’s case. If one suitcase gets misplaced you have clean clothes till it arrives.

Hold your nerve and do a last minute getaway.  Lots of lovely places in the uk to take your family, pooch included!

Be flexible and creative save money and enjoy the sun

buy a proper (at least 20,000mAh) battery pack and get one of those little multi-adapter dongle things - you'll never run out of juice and you may even make a friend

Do your research before you go! 

Pack a foldable hat

Learn a few basic words and phrases in the native language of the country you're travelling to - a little effort reaps big rewards 

Stay fun, smile and safe

Bring the best people to share the best memories with

Pack light. Wear suncream.

Air bnb and the euro tunnel!

My hack for a good summer get away is to have a good plan and lots of sunscreen 

Email all important documents to yourself.  Do not just keep copies on your phone as it may be lost or stolen.

Chat with the locals, embrace the culture

Try to travel off-peak just outside of July& August if you can. Significantly less crowds and way cheaper prices. 

pack light leave your cares behind with that extra pair of shoes you will never wear 

Don’t forget your Passport!!!! 

Put some socks and underwear in your hand luggage so you have some supplies in case your suitcase goes missing! Plus put a gps tag in your suitcase. 

sunnies to match every outfit!!

Do some genuine volunteering abroad and receive food and lodgings in exchange whilst you are helping to make a difference. 

Book off-peak and travel light.