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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, itโ€™s one of the BIG prizes up for grabs in our huge summer giveaway โ€“ win 3 nights in a 4* hotel for two with return flights, private airport transfers, travel insurance and ยฃ200 spending money. And when it comes to choosing the destination, youโ€™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 ยฃ2,500!

Thatโ€™s not all, thereโ€™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?

Itโ€™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 (โ€œPromotion Periodโ€). 

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 (โ€œEligible Entrantsโ€).

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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ScottBo28
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Email yourself a scan of your passport. That way if itโ€™s lost/stolen along with your phone you can access it (along with the passport number) from your online email from any computer. 

Bradley_1909315
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Have a digital and printout copy of all travel documents with you.

Beauba2633
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Vacuum seal your clothes! And bring a portable charger with you!

Mariell_2180822
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make friends with locals, best way to get to know a place and you meet some incredible people along the way 

DarrenC_2464253
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book a all inclusive hotel (some are the same cost as none all inclusive) then eat out if the food at the hotel isn't brilliant  this way all the drinks will not cost any more.

PhoebeD_2310077
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Do your research before you go!

SteveBut_911820
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

On city or town breaks, don't stick to the popular tourist haunts. 

Turn down side streets and wander at random to get a real 'feel' for a place and to find cheaper places to eat and drink!

LisaSym_2386038
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Packing a quick drying towel. Can be used as a picnic blanket or for swimming or showers. They generally pack down small as well which is a plus!

HollyBu_2402974
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll up your clothes so you can fit more in your luggage!

Mohamme_2737996
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Going on a road trip to many seasides. And fishing in South Shields pier

JuanFer_2103659
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

I always travel with a small electronic  luggage scale to avoid dramas at the airport as I like to bring back traditional food and other local products as gifts. 

Mohamme_2737996
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Last minute plans are the most fun when someone experienced does it

LouiseS_1876014
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Be a Smarty customer so you donโ€™t pay roaming charges abroad. 

Christi_2230151
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take my Smarty Phone and enjoy free Roaming 

HughMit_2091498
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If planning to travel using a budget airline - Easyjet, Jet2 or Ryanair to name 3, always book as early as possible because the more full the flight becomes, the price of the seat goes up. 

LoisOwe_2138218
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always check trip advisor and roll your clothes in your suitcase,.. no creases and extra space!

JohnWhi_2577329
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack a bag jump on the plane and see where it takes you.Life is an adventure๐Ÿฅฐ escape your hectic life and enjoy the vibe wherever it takes you 

dollybae
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Put your flights in skyscanner or google flights to track prices and buy the dip! 

DavidSm_1842259
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take  a small  UK 4 gang extension cable, use 1 adaptor to plug into the wall & you have 4 UK sockets no more adaptors required....

Rebecca_2404983
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Bring soft ice packs to wear around your neck whilst you sleep. You never know how trustworthy the air conditioning will be and this ensures youโ€™re nice and cool no matter what!

Rebecca_2404983
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Bring a soft ice pack to wear around your neck when you sleep. You never know how reliable the air conditioning will be in your accomodation, this way youโ€™re sure to be a comfortable temperature!

MaryCar_1542773
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Before you go, download Google maps for the area you are visiting so it will still work even if you canโ€™t get a phone signal. This can really help whether you are just using your phone to find your way on a scenic walk or using it as a satnav. 

StevenG_2564878
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

You get what you pay for, donโ€™t be a cheap skate 

SeanDon_1618668
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Organise Your Travel Documents: Store copies of your passport, visa, travel insurance, and booking confirmations etc in a secure cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox. This ensures you have access to important documents anytime, anywhere! 

DaveHou_2644547
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Chillout, relax and enjoy every moment 

TomSell_2441222
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Turn on data roaming for smarty sim

Mrptew
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go early to avoid heat and crowds!

MariusD_2377098
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research the place before, put together a list of places you want to see and things you want to do, then try the to make the best out of summer gateway.

Francesc_526699
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book early for the best prices, time to pay in chunks and months of free anticpation to make the eventual getaway even more special ๐Ÿ’š

Patrici_1836853
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel smartly pack a SMARTY! 

Arabell_1906906
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn some key words and phrases in the language of the country youโ€™re visiting! 

alexisd_2772019
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

make sure the place you book has aircon

Patrici_1836853
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY

EmmaDob_2348903
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Order all your summer essentials online and collect at the airport. You'll be past security and can take full size bottles onboard! 

JennyWe_1609545
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Look to see where the locals eat and shop. It may not always look so 'smart' but chances are you'll have a better experience with the food, the price, and the company! 

silent8964
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Run a full marathon to celebrate my birthday in summer holidays!

ChrisAl_2076309
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always make full use of reviews of a city/resort/hotel/restaurant before you book.  This may sound obvious but some people don't do their homework and eventually find out the hard way.  Don't just look at the good reviews to justify your choice.  Also, you will learn to filter out some of the reviews that don't quite fit with the rest.  Some people are unrealistically picky and will always find fault.  I always follow my own advice and have never been disappointed.

ClaireWo_422671
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Freeze a couple of bottles of water, put in seperate sealy bags, this will keep your packed lunch cool and you'll have cols water to drink throughout the day 

BenceBal_552910
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Have a wife who does all the research๐Ÿ˜‚

Rose-Mari_50408
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go a week or two out of season, the area will still be beautiful but theyโ€™ll be less crowds to deal with.