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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.

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anat_varon
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Google earth 

Carolin_2081732
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Read travel reviews in the Telegraph, then book directly with the hotel.

IanBret_2028534
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Mentally rehearse your daily routine, making a list if everything you need to pack. Repeat this a few times to see what you've missed!

JohnDav_2410017
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Organise your tech. Make sure you’ve got all the cables, chargers and adapters you need. 

TylerMc_2585361
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use smarty for EU roaming

TylerMc_2585361
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Using smarty for EU roaming!

FinlayH_2608549
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Lots of pants and socks

AmyTolo_2803222
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Clean your house and make sure all loose ends are tied up at home and at work so you can fully relax and enjoy your break and not dread coming home!

KTBY
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Grab the cheapest flights you can find - every one is an opportunity to go somewhere new.  Pack light - save your luggage fees for spending on holiday.  Research your destination and book tours/activities/museums online in advance as it is usually cheaper than on the day.  Tah dah - a budget way to see the world!

FatimaS_1929347
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use Travel Apps: Apps like Hopper, Skyscanner, and HotelTonight can help you find the best deals on flights and accommodations.

HollyDr_1116288
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don’t be picky with your destination and work with flexible dates. You can bag a steal by being savvy with flights and last minute deals! 

Kristia_2494913
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Pack early to avoid last minute stress

Jonatha_2087333
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If flying with a low cost airline with only a small bag wear as much clothing as possible when you check in at the airport!

Jennife_1528250
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack some snack bars in your case especially if you are travelling with children then if your arrive late at night you have something quickly to hand.

And roll clothes to fit more in.

Alexand_1603144
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Chill relax & enjoy your trip even if delays & minor problems, be happy 😃 

TaylorW_1826200
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Learn basic phrases in the local language, locals will be kinder and it will make the trip less stressful and a lot easier 

Abdulki56
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Plan mid day trips to get cheaper flights and hotel prices!

IonaEva_2144002
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Using my Remarkable to store books and write my notes without having to carry bulky books!

LindaOv_1050944
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take your phone to keep in touch without a roaming charge when holidaying in Europe

RyanFir_1299123
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always keep your phone charging lead, plug and local power adapter with you and not in checked baggage incase of long delays at the airport.

DanielHo_230304
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Plan activities before you travel, but don't over schedule; you need time to chill out and recharge too!

BobbySh_2394751
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Travel at night

jmartinaus
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My best summer hack is, whenever travelling overseas, create a WhatsApp group just for that trip and add copies of all your essential documents there, e.g passport details, flight and accommodation confirmations, travel insurance details including their emergency contact numbers, emergency contact numbers for your regular phone, house and other insurance, etc. So long as one of your group has a phone or can access one, you won't be caught 'document short'. 

RobertW_2755979
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Being able to escape the English winter weather 

LisaBan_1607483
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Book your own flights and accommodation 3 months in advance.

Jackoville
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be confident and politely ask for upgrades at the flight desk/checkin, at your hotel and if you hire a car. Most people find it a little awkward but nothing ventured nothing gained.

Quite often you’ll get upgrade offers on your flights a couple of days before departure, keep an eye on your email as the offers tend to cost a lot less than if you booked premium at the outset, be quick as its first come first served.

finally, get Revolut - not only do you get interbank rates, you also get lots of benefits such as good travel insurance, access to lounges at almost all airports and if you book your hotel through the app you receive cash back to your account. 

GaryHenle_77303
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Hi There Team Smarty,

My travel hack is that when checking in luggage to the hold, always split up you clothes and toiletries equally between the suitcases you are traveling with. That way if any one suitcase goes missing you will all still have some clothes you are able to ware until your suitcase is found and returned. We learned this the hard way when on a trip to Italy one suit case from the group never arrived and I was left with no clothes other than what I had travelled in until my suit case was returned.

Thanks

Gary Henley

07378 317206

henleygary020@gmail.com

HannahM_2368999
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack 1 adapter plug, and an extension lead from home to have 4 plugs for the cost of one, and save weight and space in your luggage! 

Stephen_2487301
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

Without a doubt you gotta wear lots of clothes to save on baggage weight !! 😜👌

TracyMe_1332822
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Sunscreen x

AllanMc_2099629
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Do your own homework/research and don’t just rely on what an agent, brochure or holiday website tells you 🤓

StephenAuker
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Hack your way to a stress-free summer holiday like a Smarty: use a phone camera to snap photos of your passport and all important documents, so they’re always backed up.

Archangel82
SMARTY Observer
SMARTY Observer

Pack every clothes in vacuum bags for more space in luggage. 

LiDiAn_2051272
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Cheap flight alerts & house swapping with friends 

Matthew_1638093
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

use duolingo to learn some of the local lingo!

GiuliaB_2629469
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Plan and book everything in advance, so you don't risk missing anything out!

Jackoville
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Always politely ask for upgrades - Flights, Hotels, Car Hire - most people feel awkward asking, what’s the worst that can happen. You’ll be surprised and happy when they are able to give you that upgrade….nothing venture nothing gained

Secondly, if you book a flight say economy you’ll quite often be offered an upgrade a few days before at very reasonable costs, much cheaper than if you book higher class at the outset, keep an eye on your email as it’ll be “first come first served”

Revolut is a must… check the side benefits such as free travel insurance, lounge access at most airports and if you book your hotel through your account you get instant cashback 

AlfieLo_2429416
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Enjoy it! Don’t stress and have fun!

Originalpug
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Boost your immune system before you leave with lots of water, sleep and vitamins to help protect you from illness.

RobinBo_1796503
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If you are self catering in hot climes then freeze a bottle of water the night before so you have ice cold water as it defrosts during the day with the added advantage of keeping a packed lunch cool