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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

EddieLyn_342053
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Visiting somewhere different and enjoying new experiences.

GaryBea_2660726
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book a hire car with free cancellation, keep checking prices, if they go down cancel and rebook.

HP
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Entering the prize draw

MarcWil_1642387
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

This hack is very simple - leave the kids with their grandparents!

LornaIl_2078530
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use zip lock bags for dirty clothing and swimwear 

JohnRyd_2077168
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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 .

StevenP_1061476
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

EdgarMo_2817670
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Eat where the locals do

Kathari_1850424
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Clean bedding before you leave - such a treat to come home to!

Rose-Mari_50408
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

BenceBal_552910
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Have a wife who does all the research😂

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 

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.

silent8964
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

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! 

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! 

Patrici_1836853
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY

alexisd_2772019
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

make sure the place you book has aircon

Arabell_1906906
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn some key words and phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting! 

Patrici_1836853
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel smartly pack a SMARTY! 

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 💚

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.

Mrptew
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go early to avoid heat and crowds!

TomSell_2441222
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Turn on data roaming for smarty sim

DaveHou_2644547
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Chillout, relax and enjoy every moment 

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! 

StevenG_2564878
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

You get what you pay for, don’t be a cheap skate 

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 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. 

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 you’re sure to be a comfortable temperature!

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 you’re nice and cool no matter what!

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....

dollybae
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

JohnWhi_2577329
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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 

LoisOwe_2138218
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

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. 

Christi_2230151
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take my Smarty Phone and enjoy free Roaming 

LouiseS_1876014
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Be a Smarty customer so you don’t pay roaming charges abroad. 

Mohamme_2737996
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

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

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