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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

kms-x
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don't book the first package deal you find. Check the price of seperate flights and contact the hotel directly to compare. Be smart(y)

ShadiKa_2428564
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

I don’t have any specific hacks for summer getaways, but I always find that staying flexible helps make any trip more enjoyable.

SimonEa_1913849
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Research and be flexible

ShadiKa_2428564
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

I don’t have any specific hacks for summer getaways, but I always find that planning ahead and staying flexible helps make any trip more enjoyable.

Leonard_1474139
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

To keep your checked in/carry on luggage below the weight limits and avoid heavy financial penalties for overweight luggage allowances, wear your heaviest clothing and footwear while checking in/going through the gate. You can always take off coats/change footwear once you’re on the plane. 😎

SandraG_1093497
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll clothes up in the suitcase rather than folding to create more space. Wear the heaviest and biggest clothes/shoes so you worry less about luggage weight:)

Bradw24
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Bring a portable charger. Especially if you’re relying on your phone for maps, bookings, and capturing memories.

Lawrenc_2622919
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Splash out and bring a Grandparent to look after the kids. 

TwelfthDoc
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Plan for the temperature of where you're visiting, and anticipate what the locals arr doing. Obviously, the temperature changes during the year, but a lot of natives round the Mediterranean Sea disappear to colder climes when it's the peak of summer and it gets too hot where they normally live - just at the peak of tourist season! Look at the weather (especially the temperature) well in advance, pack appropriately, know what to do in an emergency, be aware of any potential changes while you're away (no-one likes to be in short clothes when it's teeming down - and most importantly, enjoy yourself responsibly!

Meritxel_899510
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

PavloKa_1875071
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

JohnBoyes_84559
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Is it expensive shades or cheap sunglasses!

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. 

JohnSch_1927542
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack smart (l)y

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... 🏝

AncutaB_1693298
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book an irregular amount of time for cheaper accommodation.

AileenR_2767245
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

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.

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 📞 

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! 🔆

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!  

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

JanuszS_1581772
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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.

SimonDavinci
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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

WS_2480586
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be careful when buying cheap tickets and read the fine print 

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

SimonEa_1913849
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Research and be flexible

GrantNe_2417728
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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.

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 

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?!?!? 

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 

ConnieBr_881001
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Packing cubes are a life saver!

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?!? 

VictorS_1604688
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Go to Italy

Francis_1940145
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use compression packing cubes to save space and keep clothes organised

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.

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