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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.

2,847 REPLIES 2,847

KeelyTat_983079
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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! 

JarmilaB_379232
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Leave your kids at home and just enjoy yourself

Geoffre_2438388
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Auto irrigation on and auto fish feeder the jet away without a worry 

Lump
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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. 

higgs66
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Get a travel credit card

DavidJo_2208798
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Hi, My best hack for a holiday is to enter this competition 🙂 

YusufKh_2009672
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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. 

JohnMcC_2265458
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.

MELLO_
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Tuesdays for the cheapest flight tickets from skyscanner! And hotel from Booking genius with wallet cashback 👌🏻

LisaGrin_168371
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Use Skyscanner to get the best deals for flights, hotels and airport transfers. It's the Internet version of teletext. 

TomMcAll_421217
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always pack a poncho, weather is so changeable, so this is a must and small and light to carry!

SandyGo_2222976
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Travel light, and keep all holiday-related paperwork (including passports) together in a sealable folder.

FionaMe_2071249
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take your smarty phone

Rebecca_1383005
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Always pack snacks! That way at least you won't go hungry!!

GuyC_1283294
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Do your research beforehand and find out where the locals go, to enjoy a more authentic and better value holiday!

SnapGate
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Remember there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes !!

Smudge1932
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

As I am over 90 ensure I have medical Insurance.

MartinA_1986691
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Set a phone alert and track pricing

Christop_308874
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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.

Nicolas_2312918
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Get one travel adapter and pack a multi plug!

Smudge1932
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

As I am over 90, ensure I have good medical cover.

StreetPea
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Roll up your clothes to save space rather than laying flat. Stuff socks in shoes too. 

MaryBas_2254655
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Stay present making the most of every moment, leaving expectations behind and going with the flow

Rachael_1531401
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Roll up your clothes to make the most of your luggage space!!

Michael_2638619
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Put socks & underwear inside your spare shoes 

Christop_308874
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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 

Michael_2638619
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Put your socks & underwear inside your spare shoes 

Francoi_1027461
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

GarryTi_1595258
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.

DonnaWh_2587311
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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 💙

Mikekel_2213585
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always take out holiday insurance as soon as you book. Don't leave it until days before you go.

JohnFran_868376
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Identify what stresses you out about you summer break and then plan a break which avoids those stress points

SeanRidd_430263
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

ALWAYS make a reservation at the airport lounge 

AllanGuy_573155
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Remember to bring your charger and leads. Take loads of photos. Make memories.

NeilCri_2745101
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use a VPN and set your location to a small country outside Europe, you can often leverage cheaper flight prices.

SeanRidd_430263
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

ALWAYS make a reservation at the airport lounge 🍾🥂🍻

BrianSm_1628127
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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!

Bernade_1574544
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

turn off roaming if in country that’s not included in package!

BarrieC_2388112
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Loose clothing  and a broad brimmed hat

BarrieC_2388112
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Loose clothing and broad brimmed hat