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 02:35 PM
Clean bedding before you leave - such a treat to come home to!
04-08-2024 02:35 PM
Eat where the locals do
04-08-2024 02:36 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 02:35 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 02:37 PM
Use zip lock bags for dirty clothing and swimwear
04-08-2024 02:37 PM
This hack is very simple - leave the kids with their grandparents!
04-08-2024 02:38 PM
Entering the prize draw
04-08-2024 02:38 PM
Book a hire car with free cancellation, keep checking prices, if they go down cancel and rebook.
04-08-2024 02:40 PM
Visiting somewhere different and enjoying new experiences.
04-08-2024 02:40 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 02:41 PM
Pack only neutral colour clothes
04-08-2024 02:43 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 02:45 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 02:47 PM
Make plans in good time, don't leave it until the last minute
04-08-2024 02:48 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 02:50 PM
Aka ways use the comparison websites.
04-08-2024 02:51 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 02:50 PM
When packing, roll your clothes tightly - less creasing!
04-08-2024 02:52 PM
Always use the comparison websites!
04-08-2024 02:52 PM
Take a plug extension lead on holiday and you only need one adaptor for whichever country you are visiting 😀
04-08-2024 02:53 PM
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
04-08-2024 02:54 PM
Improvisation.
04-08-2024 02:57 PM
Travel during off-peak times and use flight comparison tools to find the cheapest flights and holidays.
04-08-2024 02:59 PM
Throw a dart at a map and go there 🙂
04-08-2024 03:01 PM
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!!
04-08-2024 03:00 PM
Book your flight on a Tuesday to get the best fares.
04-08-2024 03:02 PM
Sicily! Great food, beautiful beaches and lot's of culture.
04-08-2024 03:04 PM
Booking flights on a Tuesday usually means better prices.
04-08-2024 03:07 PM
Travel smartly, pack a SMARTY!
04-08-2024 03:07 PM
Use Google Flights to compare across multiple locations and carriers!
04-08-2024 03:08 PM
Use packing cubes to keep your items organised and easy to access
04-08-2024 03:07 PM
Save money be flexible and creative and enjoy the sun
04-08-2024 03:08 PM
. 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
04-08-2024 03:09 PM
The best hack is to plan ahead, stay flexible, and enjoy your summer adventure.
04-08-2024 03:10 PM
Book early so you can be excited for ages, not just on the holiday!
04-08-2024 03:11 PM
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.
04-08-2024 03:13 PM
Put your mobile in a ziplock bag when at the beach.
04-08-2024 03:13 PM
The best hack is to plan ahead, stay flexible, and enjoy your summer adventure.
04-08-2024 03:15 PM
Get your travel money online in advance for the best rates
04-08-2024 03:17 PM
Roll your clothes instead of folding them, you'll get so much more into your suitcase and keep your baggage charges low.