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 12:00 PM
When travelling with very small children who still used a baby bath but there is only a shower, take a small blow up paddling pool that fits in the shower tray. Works perfectly and much cheaper and easy to travel with than a baby bath!
04-08-2024 11:58 AM
Leave your kids at home and just enjoy yourself
04-08-2024 11:59 AM
Auto irrigation on and auto fish feeder the jet away without a worry
04-08-2024 12:02 PM
Make sure you have enough credit on your SMARTY sim to cover all eventualities, and then use Apple Pay or the Android equivalent to put all your cards on that way you don’t have to worry about a separate wallet and losing anything. The one thing you keep an eye on most is your phone so it makes sense to have all your valuables in it.
04-08-2024 12:04 PM
Get a travel credit card
04-08-2024 12:05 PM
Hi, My best hack for a holiday is to enter this competition 🙂
04-08-2024 12:04 PM
I advise to avoid peak times to save money and experience fewer crowds. Traveling mid-week or during the shoulder seasons, that's early summer or late August, can offer better deals and a more relaxed experience.
04-08-2024 12:05 PM
Pack one travel plug and a 4-socket extension lead, to avoid the need for multiple travel plugs. Even better if the extension lead has surge protection to cope with variable power supplys.
04-08-2024 12:05 PM
Tuesdays for the cheapest flight tickets from skyscanner! And hotel from Booking genius with wallet cashback 👌🏻
04-08-2024 12:05 PM
Use Skyscanner to get the best deals for flights, hotels and airport transfers. It's the Internet version of teletext.
04-08-2024 12:07 PM
Always pack a poncho, weather is so changeable, so this is a must and small and light to carry!
04-08-2024 12:09 PM
Travel light, and keep all holiday-related paperwork (including passports) together in a sealable folder.
04-08-2024 12:10 PM
Take your smarty phone
04-08-2024 12:10 PM
Always pack snacks! That way at least you won't go hungry!!
04-08-2024 12:11 PM
Do your research beforehand and find out where the locals go, to enjoy a more authentic and better value holiday!
04-08-2024 12:12 PM
Remember there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes !!
04-08-2024 12:14 PM
As I am over 90 ensure I have medical Insurance.
04-08-2024 12:14 PM
Set a phone alert and track pricing
04-08-2024 12:15 PM
Try flying out during what’s called the shoulder season. It varies depending on where you want to travel to but when I have a summer getaway to the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, the shoulder season runs from beginning of April to the end of May and again from the start of September to the end of October.
Taking some stress out of travelling , the weather during shoulder season will still be good and you will save money by travelling when it’s not a peak or busy time.
04-08-2024 12:13 PM
Get one travel adapter and pack a multi plug!
04-08-2024 12:16 PM
As I am over 90, ensure I have good medical cover.
04-08-2024 12:16 PM
Roll up your clothes to save space rather than laying flat. Stuff socks in shoes too.
04-08-2024 12:16 PM
Stay present making the most of every moment, leaving expectations behind and going with the flow
04-08-2024 12:19 PM
Roll up your clothes to make the most of your luggage space!!
04-08-2024 12:21 PM
Put socks & underwear inside your spare shoes
04-08-2024 12:22 PM
Try flying out to your destination in what’s called shoulder season. The timings will vary depending on where you want to travel to but when I have a summer getaway to the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, the shoulder season runs from the start of April to the end of May and again at the beginning of September to the end of October.
You will save money by not travelling during peak summer months and the weather will still be good plus you will take some stress out of travelling during less busy periods
04-08-2024 12:23 PM
Put your socks & underwear inside your spare shoes
04-08-2024 12:30 PM
If traveling to the Continent try to keep your luggage to a minimum, as costs there are keener and it is normal to purchase there
04-08-2024 12:31 PM
Forgotten the plug for your phone charger? Don’t panic, check the back of your hotel room TV, most of them have a USB port free to use.
04-08-2024 12:33 PM
Always have a Bob with you- he plans all of the routes & what subway to get & just gets you from A to B - everyone needs a Bob 💙
04-08-2024 12:36 PM
Always take out holiday insurance as soon as you book. Don't leave it until days before you go.
04-08-2024 12:38 PM
Identify what stresses you out about you summer break and then plan a break which avoids those stress points
04-08-2024 12:35 PM
ALWAYS make a reservation at the airport lounge
04-08-2024 12:39 PM
Remember to bring your charger and leads. Take loads of photos. Make memories.
04-08-2024 12:40 PM
Use a VPN and set your location to a small country outside Europe, you can often leverage cheaper flight prices.
04-08-2024 12:41 PM
ALWAYS make a reservation at the airport lounge 🍾🥂🍻
04-08-2024 12:42 PM
Holiday swapping - book holiday that allows cancellation up to 7 days before departure. Then keep watching for price drops. If you see a considerable price drop, cancel your booking and rebook the lower price. Of course, don’t forget your smarty data sim!
04-08-2024 12:44 PM
turn off roaming if in country that’s not included in package!
04-08-2024 12:39 PM
Loose clothing and a broad brimmed hat
04-08-2024 12:45 PM
Loose clothing and broad brimmed hat