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 14:52 PM
Take a plug extension lead on holiday and you only need one adaptor for whichever country you are visiting 😀
04-08-2024 14:52 PM
Always use the comparison websites!
04-08-2024 14:50 PM
When packing, roll your clothes tightly - less creasing!
04-08-2024 14:51 PM
Pack all you need to stay in touch : phone, Smarty data add ons and for on-the-go charging I recommend a solar charger!
04-08-2024 14:50 PM
Aka ways use the comparison websites.
04-08-2024 14:48 PM
Make a plan of the key places you want to visit and what days you’ll do them on so you make the most of your time!
04-08-2024 14:47 PM
Make plans in good time, don't leave it until the last minute
04-08-2024 14:45 PM
Pick up your sunscreen & toiletries from a well-known chemist airside at the airport. No need to worry about the 100ml liquid limit and you don't have to worry about breaking your carry-on weight limit either!
04-08-2024 14:43 PM
Pack your oldest clothes. Wear once and throw away, once replaced with new, local attire.
Wardrobe refreshed with a holiday thrown in!
04-08-2024 14:41 PM
Pack only neutral colour clothes
04-08-2024 14:40 PM
Get a Heat-It smartphone powered insect bite healer. You can't always prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes, but you can treat the itch with this. Each application works within a few seconds and lasts around 10-12 hours. I've used it for 3 holidays so far and it's worked wonders.
04-08-2024 14:40 PM
Visiting somewhere different and enjoying new experiences.
04-08-2024 14:38 PM
Book a hire car with free cancellation, keep checking prices, if they go down cancel and rebook.
04-08-2024 14:38 PM
Entering the prize draw
04-08-2024 14:37 PM
This hack is very simple - leave the kids with their grandparents!
04-08-2024 14:37 PM
Use zip lock bags for dirty clothing and swimwear
04-08-2024 14:35 PM
in your suitcase use the suction bags as you can get more in your case but don’t forget to take your hand suction pump which you get with the bags .
04-08-2024 14:36 PM
When leaving to go on holiday clean your house before you leave, when returning you’ll be a lot less stressed than if you come back to a messy home
04-08-2024 14:35 PM
Eat where the locals do
04-08-2024 14:35 PM
Clean bedding before you leave - such a treat to come home to!
04-08-2024 14:32 PM
Go a week or two out of season, the area will still be beautiful but they’ll be less crowds to deal with.
04-08-2024 14:33 PM
Have a wife who does all the research😂
04-08-2024 14:28 PM
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
04-08-2024 14:29 PM
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.
04-08-2024 14:27 PM
Run a full marathon to celebrate my birthday in summer holidays!
04-08-2024 14:24 PM
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!
04-08-2024 14:24 PM
Order all your summer essentials online and collect at the airport. You'll be past security and can take full size bottles onboard!
04-08-2024 14:22 PM
Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY
04-08-2024 14:22 PM
make sure the place you book has aircon
04-08-2024 14:21 PM
Learn some key words and phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting!
04-08-2024 14:20 PM
Travel smartly pack a SMARTY!
04-08-2024 14:18 PM
Book early for the best prices, time to pay in chunks and months of free anticpation to make the eventual getaway even more special 💚
04-08-2024 14:18 PM
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.
04-08-2024 14:16 PM
Go early to avoid heat and crowds!
04-08-2024 14:12 PM
Turn on data roaming for smarty sim
04-08-2024 14:13 PM
Chillout, relax and enjoy every moment
04-08-2024 14:09 PM
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!
04-08-2024 14:08 PM
You get what you pay for, don’t be a cheap skate
04-08-2024 14:06 PM
Before you go, download Google maps for the area you are visiting so it will still work even if you can’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.
04-08-2024 14:07 PM
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 you’re sure to be a comfortable temperature!