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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

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!

Lawrenc_2622919
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

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

Bradw24
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

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:)

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. 😎

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.

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 staying flexible helps make any trip more enjoyable.

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)

ChrisL
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Sunscreen

WG_220387
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research your trip with Google Maps and save the places you want to go as favourites 

Matthew_2479567
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Look into whether you can get a train to your European holiday destination, rather than getting a flight. The Eurostar only takes around 2hrs from St Pancras, London, to get to either Paris or Brussels city centres.

JohnMcK_1653135
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

What is a hack 

fastrider
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Best hack is to join a credit card with lounge access, or buy it. It makes it so much nicer.

SamFitz_2679122
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always pack a portable power bank for your mobile and other gadgets

KellyCo_2288595
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack an inflatable camping pillow for extra comfort on sun bed days 

IrfanDj_2802332
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download offline maps before you travel! Saves you buying expensive sim cards at the airport. Just go hotel and buy a sim card locally! 

Goldenzod
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Call on your friends for recommendations of which attractions to see, where to eat and the best places to visit. They are your friends after all, so the chances are you will share similar tastes.

SueDavie_354803
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Fly early to get an extra day in your destination.

SueDavie_354803
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Fly early and get more time there.

SueDavie_354803
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Fly early to get more time away 

peterwra_114907
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

If going abroad check exchange rates for the best rates 

LailaMe_1768187
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don't plan too much, be flexible, it's not an exam but relax time. 

markpet_2809201
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Mind the peak seasons. choose the beginning or end of the summer

KellySh_2025675
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Take a re-fillable cup with a lid and straw! 

AdeHartl_660459
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Cherish every moment. 

HannahM_2289796
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Use TikTok for recommendations on what to do

AndrewG_2737581
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Be smarty & take SMARTY

Stephen_1624994
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always remember to take spare clothes in hand luggage in case you lose suitcase 

AnthonyF_557290
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Win the lottery 🤣.

IwanJon_1336659
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack cheese

BarbaraC_775011
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

 To Win Big This Summer With Smarty. .         S .H. M.  Yeah!!!!!!

Yeah;! Yeah!!! Yeah!!!   Break it or Make it Big this Summer  a Smarty  Pants ,, .

KatyaSo_2237035
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack a change of clothes and a toothbrush in your hand luggage incase your hold luggage is delayed or lost.

Abidrizvi96
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Drink plenty of cucumber water to keep cool and hydrated 👍🏼

JackDen_1087557
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Last minute bookings means you can get some amazing deals! I've booked only 4 days before I went before!

RoseSma_2705124
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Book early YulianK and look out for promotions 😃

IvanHum_2065814
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Not forgetting my CPAP Machine and Meds

IvanHum_2065814
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Not forgetting my CPAP machine and Meds 

DonEvz_1976
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Go where the locals go, do what the locals do, be a traveller not a tourist!