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.
05-08-2024 11:14 AM
Travel apps and AI can be your best friend to find the best places to visit depending on real-time weather conditions. It can plan the perfect itinerary for you keeping in mind your priorities, weather, budget and more. This is one of the best travel hacks to have a stress-free travel planning experience, just follow it up with all bookings on InterMiles and you are good to go.
05-08-2024 11:23 AM
Instead of taking a load of adapter plugs, just take the 1 and a 4+ plug extension cord, not only will this save space and money but will making using awkwardly placed wall sockets much easier!
05-08-2024 11:24 AM
try to avoid taking non-essentials so that you can avoid the extortionate fees that some airlines charge for putting luggage into the hold .Carry on board so you can to save money
05-08-2024 11:29 AM
roll your clothes don't fold - it will take up less space in your suitcase 🙂
05-08-2024 11:30 AM
Pack a day early. That way when you realise you’ve forgotten something, like your passport, you still have time to throw it in your suitcase!
05-08-2024 11:31 AM
A roof tent for your car! Travel without the cost of hotels
05-08-2024 11:45 AM
Keep a record of your adventures
05-08-2024 11:45 AM
Pack more underwear than you think you’ll need
05-08-2024 11:47 AM
Make sure you have you're smarty phone with aboard calling
05-08-2024 11:53 AM
When renting a car do some research on road signs so you won't be left wondering what they mean.
05-08-2024 11:58 AM
If you are landing at your destination early, the chances are you won’t be able to check into your room straight away.
pack your swimming stuff in separate bag so you don’t have to rummage through all your luggage to find it.
go for a swim, enjoy the pool and check in later!
05-08-2024 12:00 PM
My best summer getaway hack is to leave the kids at home! 😂
05-08-2024 12:03 PM
My best summer getaway hack is to leave the kids at home! 🤣
05-08-2024 12:05 PM
Like life, it's about the journey rather than just the destination. Travel slow.
05-08-2024 12:06 PM
Download Offline Maps
Before you embark on your trip, use a map app like Google Maps to download maps of your destination. This allows you to access navigation and directions even without an internet connection. To do this, open the app, search for the area you’ll be visiting, and select the option to download the map for offline use. This is particularly useful in areas with spotty internet coverage or if you want to avoid data roaming charges. Having offline maps ensures you can find your way around, locate key points of interest, and discover nearby restaurants or attractions without relying on a live internet connection.
05-08-2024 12:04 PM
Always check you will have network access/coverage for calls/texts & internet access and upgrade your SMARTY account if necessary! In this day and age who can face not being able to communicate with the world seamlessly…….
05-08-2024 12:08 PM
Phone (smarty sim), passport, and bikini! Don't forget power bank. One rucksack each and away you go. I prefer to book way in advance and this has worked for me. Be prepared with only the essentials. Lightweight travelling is the way forward!
05-08-2024 12:09 PM
Always check you have the right SMARTY contract in place to ensure you will have seamless phone/text/email/internet access and upgrade if you need to as none of us can survive these days without it!!
05-08-2024 12:10 PM
Have a revolut card to prevent overseas charges on your main card
05-08-2024 12:12 PM
Be prepared to take a last minute break as they are often cheaper.
05-08-2024 12:21 PM
Dont forget free roaming with SMARTY!!
05-08-2024 12:21 PM
Ensure you have travel insurance to cover unexpected events.
Drink plenty of water and use sunscreen to stay safe in the summer heat.
05-08-2024 12:26 PM
Travel off peak may, early June or late August means fewer crowds and lower prices also when booking or looking for holiday search for it with your browser in anonymous mode to avoid the cookies tracking your search and you will avoid price increases
05-08-2024 12:27 PM
Use a VPN to get the best possible fares
05-08-2024 12:27 PM
If you have a generic looking suitcase, tie a brightly coloured ribbon (or similar) for easy identification; saves so much stress at those crowded carousels.
05-08-2024 12:31 PM
To keep your packing in a small underseat bag: Pack your clothes by rolling them together and then squeeze them into a medium sized ziplock bag that your clothing deliveries usually come in - you can fit about 3 bunches of rolled clothes in these I had over 10 outfit options in one bag. I then decanter my foundation and other essential liquids into small pots and travel to the airport with them already in a clear airport sized ziplock bag, that way no nasty surprises when you arrive at security and have to ditch things!
05-08-2024 12:33 PM
Manage to see all the sight things and meet friends living abroad 🤗
05-08-2024 12:33 PM
Book a great last minute deal!!!
05-08-2024 12:37 PM
SMARTY flexibility
05-08-2024 12:37 PM
No matter what is happening whether it’s flight delays, chaos in the airport, traffic disruption and tailbacks, forgetting an essential item just keep calm and don’t stress. Accept that some things are out of your control. Make it a part of your trips story. You will always look back on these things and laugh!
05-08-2024 12:40 PM
Manage to see all the sight things and meet friends living abroad 🤗
05-08-2024 12:44 PM
Research location transport information before travel. Find out about travel cards, ApplePay etc so moving around will be easier.
05-08-2024 12:46 PM
Try to travel mid-week and either very early or late flights, often the best deals can be had then
05-08-2024 12:52 PM
Turn on "find my device" in case you lose your phone
05-08-2024 12:53 PM
Compare different websites for the same flights and hotel
05-08-2024 12:53 PM
Text yourself your flight number to view all details and receive updates on the go and quickly and easily!
05-08-2024 12:55 PM
When packing your suitcase put half your clothes in & half of your partners cloths in one suitcase then the rest of your & partners in the other 1 then if you loose a case at airport you'll have atleast some clothes.
05-08-2024 13:00 PM
make sure you have data roaming included!
05-08-2024 13:01 PM
Roll clothes and place in a bin bag... Then use your vacuum cleaner nozzle to suck the air from the bag... This reduces the volume by about half !
You can even take your own pillow, which shrinks to a fraction of its size...
05-08-2024 13:03 PM
First thing I’d do is to check Smarty and how I can best continue my service at the best rate and value, they always have my back, home or away.