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 21:36 PM
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!
04-08-2024 21:35 PM
Splash out and bring a Grandparent to look after the kids.
04-08-2024 21:49 PM
Bring a portable charger. Especially if you’re relying on your phone for maps, bookings, and capturing memories.
04-08-2024 21:51 PM
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:)
04-08-2024 21:52 PM
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. 😎
04-08-2024 21:54 PM
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.
04-08-2024 21:55 PM
Research and be flexible
04-08-2024 21:56 PM
I don’t have any specific hacks for summer getaways, but I always find that staying flexible helps make any trip more enjoyable.
04-08-2024 22:03 PM
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)
04-08-2024 22:04 PM
Sunscreen
04-08-2024 22:10 PM
Research your trip with Google Maps and save the places you want to go as favourites
04-08-2024 22:11 PM
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.
04-08-2024 22:14 PM
What is a hack
04-08-2024 22:20 PM
Best hack is to join a credit card with lounge access, or buy it. It makes it so much nicer.
04-08-2024 22:23 PM
Always pack a portable power bank for your mobile and other gadgets
04-08-2024 22:24 PM
Pack an inflatable camping pillow for extra comfort on sun bed days
04-08-2024 22:25 PM
Download offline maps before you travel! Saves you buying expensive sim cards at the airport. Just go hotel and buy a sim card locally!
04-08-2024 22:23 PM
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.
04-08-2024 22:27 PM
Fly early to get an extra day in your destination.
04-08-2024 22:28 PM
Fly early and get more time there.
04-08-2024 22:30 PM
Fly early to get more time away
04-08-2024 22:32 PM
If going abroad check exchange rates for the best rates
04-08-2024 22:46 PM
Don't plan too much, be flexible, it's not an exam but relax time.
04-08-2024 22:52 PM
Mind the peak seasons. choose the beginning or end of the summer
04-08-2024 22:57 PM
Take a re-fillable cup with a lid and straw!
04-08-2024 23:06 PM
Cherish every moment.
04-08-2024 23:09 PM
Use TikTok for recommendations on what to do
04-08-2024 23:18 PM
Be smarty & take SMARTY
04-08-2024 23:18 PM
Always remember to take spare clothes in hand luggage in case you lose suitcase
04-08-2024 23:39 PM
Win the lottery 🤣.
04-08-2024 23:43 PM
Pack cheese
05-08-2024 00:52 AM
To Win Big This Summer With Smarty. . S .H. M. Yeah!!!!!!
05-08-2024 00:57 AM
Yeah;! Yeah!!! Yeah!!! Break it or Make it Big this Summer a Smarty Pants ,, .
05-08-2024 02:13 AM
Pack a change of clothes and a toothbrush in your hand luggage incase your hold luggage is delayed or lost.
05-08-2024 02:43 AM
Drink plenty of cucumber water to keep cool and hydrated 👍🏼
05-08-2024 04:46 AM
Last minute bookings means you can get some amazing deals! I've booked only 4 days before I went before!
05-08-2024 05:18 AM
Book early YulianK and look out for promotions 😃
05-08-2024 05:33 AM
Not forgetting my CPAP Machine and Meds
05-08-2024 05:30 AM
Not forgetting my CPAP machine and Meds
05-08-2024 05:45 AM
Go where the locals go, do what the locals do, be a traveller not a tourist!