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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

JohnPost_970759
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

iPhone users: get a printed map from the tourist office. Then you won't have to use Apple Maps, the worst app in the history of apps.

TomHowa_1848745
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book a week off outside of the summer holidays and just book a last minute deal near the time to save the most money!

AnthonyW_693453
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check local school holidays to avoid peak times if possible. 

Roo
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don't tell the kids we're going.

They then sleep the night before as they're not excited and then get to guess where we're going at the airport.

JoanneL_2238023
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Remember to check your package for mobile data roaming.

IrisWin_2409919
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Q.What is your best hack for summer getaway?

A. Make sure you use every space in your suitcase or bag by filling shoes with socks or other items, wrap belts around the outside not in a coil, place small item in any gaps and keep a change of clothing near to the top in case you have to change quickly.

HannahA_2262423
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack your car like you’re playing a game of Tetris that way you get more in 

markosb_1944067
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Don't get lost. Get Organic Maps app  and download area that you are to visit. It uses gps so you don't need an internet connection and uses less battery.  

Roo
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Don't tell the kids we're going.

They then sleep the night before as they're not excited and then get to guess where we're going at the airport.

Steffydog
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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. 

Rooster_No1
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

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...

edwardS_2341607
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

make sure you have data roaming included!

Woottyuk1
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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. 

ECar_259822
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Text yourself your flight number to view all details and receive updates on the go and quickly and easily!

RahulMa_1851721
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Compare different websites for the same flights and hotel

StephenQ_492484
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Turn on "find my device" in case you lose your phone 

PaulRob_1514184
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Try to travel mid-week and either very early or late flights, often the best deals can be had then

JTUK
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research location transport information before travel. Find out about travel cards, ApplePay etc so moving around will be easier. 

OlenaTes
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Manage to see all the sight things and meet friends living abroad 🤗

Lyndainez
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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!

GrantHo_2526705
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

SMARTY flexibility

JzFirestarter
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Book a great last minute deal!!!

OlenaTes
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Manage to see all the sight things and meet friends living abroad 🤗

LauraGr_1193556
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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!

SimonBache
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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.

pjarnalo
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Use a VPN to get the best possible fares

Tomas99
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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

SamuelB_2211071
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

 

Ensure you have travel insurance to cover unexpected events.
Drink plenty of water and use sunscreen to stay safe in the summer heat.

 

Maurice_2810856
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Dont forget free roaming with SMARTY!!

Pauline_1882549
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be prepared to take a last minute break as they are often cheaper.

Charlot_1818818
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Have a revolut card to prevent overseas charges on your main card 

StuartWh_513933
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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!!

ClarePu_1231347
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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!

StuartWh_513933
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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…….

JavadAkr_265166
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

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.

PatrickN_190368
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Like life, it's about the journey rather than just the destination. Travel slow.

NaomiFryer
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My best summer getaway hack is to leave the kids at home! 🤣

NaomiFryer
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My best summer getaway hack is to leave the kids at home! 😂

JaysonL_2665352
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

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!

CaroleB_1180374
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

When renting a car do some research on road signs so you won't be left wondering what they mean.