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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

ROYFREE_2196867
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Organise,calmness and respect.

Eleanor_2802429
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Leave all your worries at home 

MingLi_2443562
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make sure you have the same travelling style as the people you travel with

malay1861
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Excellent network provider with very sensable price tag 

Matthew_1583217
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use packing cubes when packing your clothes and but excess insurance if you're hiring a car, before you leave. 

MaxPerring_04
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Using google flights and typing ‘anywhere’ into the destination - it finds you the cheapest tickets available.

malay1861
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Excellent network provider with very sensable price 

SophiaB_1681136
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Remember to wear mosquito repellent! And take screenshots of all bookings and put them in a folder on photos so they’re easy to acces

VictorS_1604688
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go to Italy 

HannanN_2771275
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Want to find the best places to eat? Ask the locals they’ll know the hidden gems, don’t just trust the internet and social media.

Francis_1940145
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use compression packing cubes to save space and keep clothes organised

VictorS_1604688
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go to Italy

AdrianF_1238564
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

if your flight times are a bit rubbish and cut into your holiday instead of staying in a airport hotel look to extend your holiday by 1 day. Most of the time is it the same price but it maybe slightly dearer but what would rather day in UK or your holiday destination?!? 

ConnieBr_881001
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Packing cubes are a life saver!

ConnieBr_881001
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Packing cubes are a game changer 

DavidMo_1565945
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Explore,get to know more about, and enjoy the area in which you live.

ConnieBr_881001
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Packing cubes are a game changer!

AdrianF_1238564
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If your flight times are a bit rubbish and cut into your holiday. Instead of booking a airport hotel, look to extend your holiday by 1 day it can be the same price or slightly dearer but what would you rather 1 day in UK or at your holiday destination?!?!? 

StuartS_2565338
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Find someone on your flight that is returning g to their home city and ask them for their top recommendations 

CosmoFl_1612337
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

If going abroad, learn a little of the local language. Even if only a few words, it makes a positive difference to the experience for both you and the locals.

GrantNe_2417728
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

In the immortal words of the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, don't panic 

SimonEa_1913849
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Research and be flexible

PamelaY_2235989
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Fuel up your car and drive making your own adventure as you go using your Smarty WiFi to google places to visit

WS_2480586
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be careful when buying cheap tickets and read the fine print 

SimonDavinci
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Trave lightly and don't forget to take the selfie stick 😉 

TimWicke_599289
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check out those less popular places to avoid the crowds. Whether it be relaxing or sightseeing get outside your comfort zone.

JanuszS_1581772
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Read reviews, pack light and go with an open mind.

BrianTh_1152452
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download a tracker app, like life360 or Google's family link so you can keep the family and your phone safe and in reach whilst on foreign shores should the worst happen

Deeyon66
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Put water bottles into the freezer the night before so that as you travel youll have  a nice cold drink to keep hydrated. It can be dual purpose so as it will keeping you fresh it can be used to keep any food fresh and cool too!  Happy holidays!  

AliceMu_2559283
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My best hack for summer getaway? .. be flexible!! 
be open to where you go, accept the weather can turn and enjoy all the little things! 🔆

Rebecca_1526996
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don’t forget to pack a battery pack for you phone, so you have juice all day and can keep in touch 📞 

TechPoet
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Use a task manager / to-do list app (like Todoist or TickTick) on your phone so that you can easily plan and organise your trip, remember to pack everything you need, and then clear your mind to focus on enjoying your holiday.

AileenR_2767245
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Do your research on things to do, pack lite and just enjoy your vacation 

AncutaB_1693298
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book an irregular amount of time for cheaper accommodation.

Anthony_1968831
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

NEVER THINK THAT YOU'RE TOO OLD TO HOLIDAY WITH YOUR PARENTS!! 2 WEEKS ALL INCLUSIVE, ABSOLUTELY FREE. CHEERS MUM AND DAD!! GROW UP, GET A JOB, GIRLS HOLIDAY... NO THANKS!! 😊

 

SIGNED: GULLABLE FATHER... 🏝

JohnSch_1927542
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack smart (l)y

Kenneth_1902596
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

I'm not sure what you mean by hack, but, my favourite holiday place is Porto del Carmen in Lanzarote, especially overlooking the old harbour. 

JohnBoyes_84559
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Is it expensive shades or cheap sunglasses!

PavloKa_1875071
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Save money on mobile internet using SMARTY and spand them for holidays.

Meritxel_899510
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Visit your parents that live in Barcelona, so you have free accommodation, free food and loads of sun!