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 20:38 PM
Go where the crowds don't go...
05-08-2024 20:35 PM
Prepare early using a to-do list!
05-08-2024 20:15 PM
Watch the Olympics at home confortably. Ha ha ha
05-08-2024 20:13 PM
Pack sensibly to avoid extra baggage costs at the airport!
05-08-2024 20:12 PM
Pack sensibly to save moneys dding luggage in at the airport
05-08-2024 20:07 PM
I think the best hack is last minute deals, if like me and my wife you are retired this is ideal, especially if you are not too concerned about your exact destination. Booking .com is a good site along wth Expedia etc, if your lucky you can find all inclusive which is even better and it is good when you are on holiday and comparing what they have paid to what they have !!.
05-08-2024 19:53 PM
Leave all work behind, Including work phones and laptops.
05-08-2024 19:50 PM
Bring an extension cord - there's never enough plugs in hotels!
05-08-2024 19:46 PM
The best hacks are, check for last minute deals, travel light, and only have a short transfer.
05-08-2024 19:34 PM
Don't tell the wife
05-08-2024 19:32 PM
SUN SCREEN SPF 30 OR HIGHER
05-08-2024 19:18 PM
Stay cool and most of all enjoy it!
05-08-2024 19:17 PM
Summer getaway hack: making a list of nearby activities, saving places to visit on maps and downloading the local map!
05-08-2024 19:11 PM
Bring a small portable palm size weighing scales with a hook so that you know how much your case weighs at the beginning of a holiday. Make sure there is a strong string or ribbon tied the the case to weigh it. Once you’ve done some shopping, you can reweigh you case to check the weight. This is great if you don’t want to go over your baggage allowance.
05-08-2024 19:00 PM
Check the price of hold luggage very carefully. If 2 of you are going for a week in the sun you can probably share one suitcase and top it up with small items of clothing in your cabin bags. You can often save £80 which could be a good night out in your destination 👍😁
05-08-2024 18:53 PM
Create a list of everything you need a few days in advance and update it as the days go by. You're then sure not to forget anything when packing!
+ Booking an Airbnb with Free cancellation no later than a few days before the d-day is a must !! Just in case something happens and you cannot go anymore.
05-08-2024 18:41 PM
Change your Smarty package to make the best use of Smarty benefits for your holiday and your family!
05-08-2024 18:37 PM
Prepare to spend time researching. Check out what’s nearby, check different comparison sites for good offers and use Incongnito mode! Cookies 🍪 aren’t your best friend when it comes to shopping for holidays. Use incognito to avoid prices hiking based on your history.
05-08-2024 18:37 PM
Check travel advice in advance.
November fingerprints must be registered for travel from UK to EU.
05-08-2024 18:36 PM
Get a pin and a map close your eyes and see were you land
05-08-2024 18:31 PM
Get Smarty and use your mobile for free in Europe!!!!! Be flexible and check the weather!
05-08-2024 18:27 PM
Is this a scam because no proper direction on hom to enter!
05-08-2024 18:24 PM
Check out and get a credit card or bank card that doesn’t charge for foreign exchange transactions and if possible gives you cash back on transactions so you get the cheapest way to spend and are paid to do it at the same time. Also have at least 1 or 2 more as back up in case you have an issue with the first 1. You can find preload cards too and have a little bit of currency just in case £€$¥….
05-08-2024 18:20 PM
The hack is simple, have no plans!
05-08-2024 18:22 PM
shop around for the cheapest deals
05-08-2024 18:23 PM
Check people's blogs to get the best value for money on restaurants, activities and hotels !
05-08-2024 18:12 PM
Join Smarty and enter this competition.
05-08-2024 18:11 PM
Book online any outings that are planned to get it cheaper anything from 10%_20% off
05-08-2024 18:08 PM
Use a vacuum shrink bag so you can get more stuff in your suitcase especially on the way back
05-08-2024 17:54 PM
Make an itinerary to get the most out of your getaway, but don't forget to include some chill out time
05-08-2024 17:51 PM
Free roaming from smarty to in touch with all those dudes
05-08-2024 17:42 PM
If you’re travelling with kids, buy your nappies, wipes etc airside. That way they don’t get counted as part of your luggage allowance.
05-08-2024 17:40 PM
Make sure you book somewhere that's Sunny 🌞
05-08-2024 17:39 PM
Worried about the ever diminishing size and weight limits imposed by airlines for carry-on baggage? Buy a multi-pocket gilet like that used by fishermen and maximise your carry on allowance. You can fit quite a few weighty items in those pockets - think cameras, spare batteries etc - and help protect your luggage allowance. Been using this technique successfully for years.
05-08-2024 17:38 PM
My best hack is to pack only what you need. Roll your clothes up for smarter packing and more space in your case, added bonus is that they won’t need ironing when you unroll them at your destination leaving more time for holiday fun! 🤩
Carole S
05-08-2024 17:37 PM
Leave the kids with rhe Grandparent's 😉
05-08-2024 17:35 PM
Leave the kids behind 🤣
05-08-2024 17:32 PM
Worried about the ever diminishing size and weight limits imposed by airlines for carry-on baggage? Buy a multi-pocket gilet like that used by fishermen and maximise your carry on allowance. You can fit quite a few weighty items in those pockets - think cameras, spare batteries etc - and help protect your luggage allowance. Been using this technique successfully for years.
05-08-2024 17:07 PM
Move on up by Curtis mayfield
05-08-2024 17:30 PM
Smartphone detox. Allocate one reliable group member to take their smartphone. Everyone else leave their phones behind and relax!