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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.

2,846 REPLIES 2,846

Kathari_1850424
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

EdgarMo_2817670
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Eat where the locals do

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

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 .

LornaIl_2078530
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use zip lock bags for dirty clothing and swimwear 

MarcWil_1642387
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

HP
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Entering the prize draw

GaryBea_2660726
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

EddieLyn_342053
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Visiting somewhere different and enjoying new experiences.

Ski0077
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.

ZoilaCa_2347077
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack only neutral colour clothes 

AlexSyri_441122
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack your oldest clothes. Wear once and throw away, once replaced with new, local attire. 
Wardrobe refreshed with a holiday thrown in!

MikeTay_1683630
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

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!

AnnMatth_269224
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Make plans in good time, don't leave it until the last minute 

Rachel1999
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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!

MichelleJ_26081
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Aka ways use the comparison websites.

Talullah23
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack all you need to stay in touch : phone, Smarty data add ons and for on-the-go charging I recommend a solar charger!

JackieC_1644748
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

When packing, roll your clothes tightly - less creasing!

MichelleJ_26081
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always use the comparison websites!

Kathlee_2308489
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Take a plug extension lead on holiday and you only need one adaptor for whichever country you are visiting 😀 

OliviaB_1831595
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

do lots of research of where you’re going before, making a little itinerary of stuff to do so you’re never at a loose end 

Claudio_1481518
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Improvisation.

PhilMou_1513839
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel during off-peak times and use flight comparison tools to find the cheapest flights and holidays. 

NickiBet_430405
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Throw a dart at a map and go there 🙂

Annette_1434667
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Immerse yourself in the local culture of the country you're visiting, try the quisine, use public transport, chat to locals, try and speak the language even basic words. Enjoy your self!!

DawnRus_2211313
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book your flight on a Tuesday to get the best fares. 

Massi_123
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Sicily! Great food, beautiful beaches and lot's of culture.

DawnRus_2211313
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Booking flights on a Tuesday usually means better prices. 

Patrici_1836853
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY!

KevinMa_1259131
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use Google Flights to compare across multiple locations and carriers!

TanyaCa_2245484
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use packing cubes to keep your items organised and easy to access

BrianPa_2237274
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Save money be flexible and creative and enjoy the sun

NalanKe_2279972
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

. Definitely travel  light and pack versatile clothing  so you can be flexible in whatever places or things you wish to do as then you have no limitations in your final decisions and outcom s in your vacation 

MarkMcki_498072
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

The best hack is to plan ahead, stay flexible, and enjoy your summer adventure.

Annabel_2215345
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book early so you can be excited for ages, not just on the holiday! 

 

Eleonor_1230943
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download offline maps and translation apps for ease of navigation and communication.Bring a portable charger to keep your devices powered up.Use travel apps for bookings, local guides, and itinerary management.

Christin_101495
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Put your mobile in a ziplock bag when at the beach.

MarkMcki_498072
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

The best hack is to plan ahead, stay flexible, and enjoy your summer adventure.

Charles_2018577
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Get your travel money online in advance for the best rates

StevenL_2449837
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll your clothes instead of folding them, you'll get so much more into your suitcase and keep your baggage charges low.