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 01:41 PM
Email yourself a scan of your passport. That way if it’s lost/stolen along with your phone you can access it (along with the passport number) from your online email from any computer.
04-08-2024 01:43 PM
Have a digital and printout copy of all travel documents with you.
04-08-2024 01:43 PM
Vacuum seal your clothes! And bring a portable charger with you!
04-08-2024 01:46 PM
Make friends with locals, best way to get to know a place and you meet some incredible people along the way
04-08-2024 01:45 PM
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.
04-08-2024 01:47 PM
Do your research before you go!
04-08-2024 01:50 PM
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!
04-08-2024 01:51 PM
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!
04-08-2024 01:53 PM
Roll up your clothes so you can fit more in your luggage!
04-08-2024 01:53 PM
Going on a road trip to many seasides. And fishing in South Shields pier
04-08-2024 01:53 PM
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.
04-08-2024 01:55 PM
Last minute plans are the most fun when someone experienced does it
04-08-2024 01:55 PM
Be a Smarty customer so you don’t pay roaming charges abroad.
04-08-2024 01:59 PM
Take my Smarty Phone and enjoy free Roaming
04-08-2024 01:59 PM
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.
04-08-2024 01:59 PM
Always check trip advisor and roll your clothes in your suitcase,.. no creases and extra space!
04-08-2024 02:00 PM
Pack a bag jump on the plane and see where it takes you.Life is an adventure🥰 escape your hectic life and enjoy the vibe wherever it takes you
04-08-2024 02:02 PM
Put your flights in skyscanner or google flights to track prices and buy the dip!
04-08-2024 02:06 PM
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....
04-08-2024 02:06 PM
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 you’re nice and cool no matter what!
04-08-2024 02:07 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!
04-08-2024 02:06 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 02:08 PM
You get what you pay for, don’t be a cheap skate
04-08-2024 02:09 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 02:13 PM
Chillout, relax and enjoy every moment
04-08-2024 02:12 PM
Turn on data roaming for smarty sim
04-08-2024 02:16 PM
Go early to avoid heat and crowds!
04-08-2024 02:18 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 02:18 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 02:20 PM
Travel smartly pack a SMARTY!
04-08-2024 02:21 PM
Learn some key words and phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting!
04-08-2024 02:22 PM
make sure the place you book has aircon
04-08-2024 02:22 PM
Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY
04-08-2024 02:24 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 02:24 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 02:27 PM
Run a full marathon to celebrate my birthday in summer holidays!
04-08-2024 02:29 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 02:28 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 02:33 PM
Have a wife who does all the research😂
04-08-2024 02:32 PM
Go a week or two out of season, the area will still be beautiful but they’ll be less crowds to deal with.